A charming 2-year-old puppy, abandoned by a tourist at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, has finally found a forever home with one of the police officers who rescued him.
The Goldendoodle, now named JetBlue, was adopted by Officer Skeeter Black weeks after being left chained at a ticket counter. His former owner had been told that he couldn’t fly with the dog. The police department shared the news on Facebook.
“Just weeks after being found tied up to a baggage sizer in Terminal 3 at the airport, the dog known as Jet Blue is officially headed to his new home,” the police posted.
“What started as a distressing act of abandonment has turned into a heartwarming story about community compassion and teamwork.”
Once the adoption was finalized, photos and videos surfaced showing Black and his family joyfully welcoming JetBlue outside the Retriever Rescue in Las Vegas.
The pup had been placed in a shelter after being left on February 2.
Police noted that Black and his family had been pre-approved for dog adoption months prior, and they were quickly selected to provide a loving environment for the playful pup.
JetBlue was left at the airport when his owner walked away after being advised he couldn’t board the flight without service dog documentation, leaving the bewildered dog behind.
The woman, whose identity remains unknown, was quickly located at the airport and arrested for animal abandonment and resisting arrest.
She did not attempt to retrieve the dog, according to the police.
“Today marks a new chapter for Jet Blue, with the people who cared for him during a tough time,” the department stated. “Welcome to your new life, Jet Blue, where you are cherished beyond words by Officer Black and his family.”
