Overview

• Marixa Balli filed a criminal complaint after receiving what she described as “tremendous threats” from people presenting themselves as animal rescuers.
• The prosecutor’s office provided her with a panic button, advised her not to travel alone and indicated that Carlos, the dog’s owner, could receive similar protection.
• The dispute began in mid-July when a group of rescuers removed Lola from Carlos, who has lived on the street and cared for the dog since she was a puppy.
• Rescue groups claim Lola showed signs of neglect, while neighbors and vaccination records support Carlos’s assertion that the dog was well cared for.
• The case has drawn widespread media attention and social-media support under the slogan “Todos por Lola,” highlighting tensions in animal-welfare activism and stigma against homeless pet owners.