Soldier in Afghanistan Could Get Back Dog Sold By Ex-Girlfriend

I've heard of bad break-ups before, but this one takes the cake. An ex-girlfriend of a soldier deployed in Afghanistan sold his dog while he was overseas. The good news? It appears a reunion is in the works.

Robert Gabbert left his 3-year-old Shiba Inu named Baxter with his former flame when he was deployed to Afghanistan in March. At some point the ex decided she no longer wanted to care for the dog. Instead of returning the dog to Gabbert's family (as any normal person might do), she reportedly sold the dog on Craigslist.

As you can imagine, Gabbert was not pleased:

When Gabbert, 23, found out that Baxter was gone, he posted a pleading note on Craigslist.
"I am currently deployed and my ex sold my dog," Gabbert's note read. "I just found out and I am trying to find the people (person) who bought him. I will pay anything to get him back. His name is Baxter and he is an Shiba Inu. I do not have my phone with me. You can email me. The phone number is my mom’s she is helping me locate him. If you have any information PLEASE give us a call or an email."

ABC News reports supporters have raised $1,400 to pay to the new owners in exchange for Baxter. There now appears to be an agreement to make that happen. Gabbert still is in Afghanistan so he cannot be reached for comment.

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