Abandoned Dog at Las Vegas Airport “Jet Blue” Finds a New Home
A new development has emerged in the incident that drew public attention after a passenger left her dog behind at an airport in Las Vegas.
The event took place at Harry Reid International Airport. According to reports, a 26-year-old passenger was denied boarding due to missing documentation and subsequently tied her two-year-old Goldendoodle–Mini Poodle mix to a post near the JetBlue check-in counter before leaving the terminal. The incident was identified through security cameras, and authorities later detained the passenger and initiated legal proceedings.
Airport staff and police officers took the dog into protective custody. The animal was later transferred to Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas, a local rescue organization.
In a subsequent update, officials confirmed that the dog — named “Jet Blue” — has been adopted by the family of an officer involved in the rescue process from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Authorities stated that the dog is in good health and adjusting well to its new home.
The incident had previously sparked widespread reaction on social media.
Photo: Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas / LVMPD
