Adorable puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport by heartless traveler finds new home with police officer who rescued him
An adorable 2-year-old puppy abandoned by a heartless traveler at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport has found a forever home with one of the police officers who helped rescue him.
The goldendoodle, nicknamed Jet Blue, was found by Las Vegas police officer Skeeter Black after he was left tied up at a Nevada airport ticket booth when his previous owner was told he could not travel with him, the department said on Facebook on Saturday.
“Several weeks after being found tied up in the luggage compartment inside Terminal 3 at Harry Reid International Airport, the dog now known as Jet Blue is on his way to his forever home,” police said in an exciting post.
“What started out as a sad act of abandonment has turned into a powerful example of compassion, community collaboration.”
An emotional video and photos shared by the department showed Black and his loved ones outside the Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas and Jet Blue happy after the adoption was completed.
The dog was placed in the custody of the animal center after being abandoned on February 2.
Police say the officer and his family had been approved by the adoption agency months ago when they were looking for a goldendoodle – and were quickly chosen to give the happy dog a loving home.
A helpless puppy was rescued from a JetBlue ticket counter at a travel center after its careless owner was told she couldn’t board a flight without a service dog’s documentation.
He then tied the dog’s leash to the counter and walked to the exit, leaving the distraught puppy behind, according to harrowing photos taken by police.
This cruel woman, who is unknown, was quickly searched at the airport and arrested for abandoning an animal and resisting arrest.
Police said they made no attempt to find the golden noodle.
“Today, Jet Blue’s next journey begins this time, surrounded by people who stepped in when it needed it most,” said the department.
“Bon voyage, Jet Blue and welcome to a new life where you will be loved beyond words by Captain Black and his family.”
