Abandoned Goldendoodle Rescued by Las Vegas Police, Finds New Home

A young goldendoodle, abandoned at Harry Reid International Airport, has found a loving new family. Officer Skeeter Black of the Las Vegas Police Department adopted the two-year-old dog, now named JetBlue, after he was left tied to a ticket counter.

The previous owner, Germiran Bryson, left the airport without the dog when informed she lacked the necessary service-dog documentation for her flight. The heartwarming rescue story has drawn significant attention and been labeled a showcase of the community's compassion.

Goldendoodle Abandonment at Airport

On February 2, Bryson attempted to board a flight with her goldendoodle but was denied due to missing paperwork. Instead of making alternative arrangements for the dog, she walked away, leaving him tethered to a metal post near the JetBlue ticket counter.

Las Vegas police responded to the situation around 11.40 pm, discovering the abandoned pup. Surveillance footage captured the moments leading up to Bryson's departure, where she claimed she was trying to rebook her flight.

When confronted by officers, Bryson insisted the dog had a tracking chip and would find his way back to her. Despite police offering to escort her back to the dog, she became hostile and resisted their attempts to detain her. As a result, she was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors, including animal abandonment.

Dog Rescued and Adopted by Police Officer

JetBlue was taken into custody by Animal Control and transferred to Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas. The rescue organization reported that they were overwhelmed with hundreds of applications from people wanting to adopt the dog after news of his abandonment broke.

However, JetBlue ended up with Officer Black, who had been approved months earlier to adopt a goldendoodle.

Photos shared by the Las Vegas police show the joyful reunion between the Black family and JetBlue at the rescue facility. The police department expressed its happiness in a statement, highlighting the community's compassion in this situation.

Community Reaction and Animal Welfare Message

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department used this incident to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership. They emphasized the importance of not abandoning animals and urged the public to consider their pets' welfare. "We can't believe we have to say this… but please don't abandon your dog at the airport—or anywhere else," they stated in a Facebook post.