Seeking Justice for my Doggie

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Seeking Justice for my Doggie

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Please help me win my legal battle to get my dog Wesson back!

In 2023, I received Wesson as a gift from the person I was in a relationship with at the time. I was Wesson’s sole caretaker, covered all his vet bills, and he was registered with the AKC and microchip company under my name in June of that year.

After that relationship ended in May 2024, I continued caring for my dog until August, when my ex falsely claimed I had stolen him, leading to criminal charges that resulted in my wrongful arrest. Four officers ripped me out of my home at 6 AM while I was alone, treating me like a criminal over something that was never a crime. I was charged with felony larceny and felony breaking and entering—charges that were ultimately dismissed in November 2024 because there was no evidence, no follow-up, and no truth to the accusations. But that didn’t erase the damage—legal costs, emotional distress, and the nightmare of being arrested for something I didn’t do.

While all of this was happening, my ex tried to manipulate the AKC and microchip company to transfer ownership of my dog to him. He used law enforcement to take Wesson from me, using his family’s influence to push a false narrative. He claimed I broke into their home and stole “his” dog—but that never happened. After our breakup, we never set foot in each other’s homes again. The truth was twisted to fit his story, and Wesson and I were the ones who paid the price.

He was never able to produce any real proof that he owned my dog—because he didn’t. The arrest was based on lies, and my dog was never taken out of my ex’s home. This whole situation is a painful example of how false accusations can destroy lives.

All I want is to set the record straight, recover my dog, recover the legal fees I never should’ve had to pay due to my ex’s false accusations, and, most importantly, find peace again. I love and miss Wesson so much, and I will never stop doing everything I can to be reunited with him. It has now been over six months since I had to watch him being driven away from me, and it’s past time for him to come home. If you can offer any support, either by sharing my story or donating, I can’t tell you how much it would mean to me and Wesson. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read this.

Psalm 37:28a: "For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly."

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Lauren Butta
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Emerald Isle, NC
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