An adorable pup in Las Vegas who was abandoned at the airport has found a permanent home with his rescuer.
The Goldendoodle was left tied to a carry-on baggage sizer at the Harry Reid International Airport on February 2 near the JetBlue ticket counter, Fox News reported Saturday.
His owner was arrested on charges of animal abandonment and resisting arrest in the case. She reportedly had not completed the online forms to travel with him as a service dog and was unable to get a boarding pass.
In addition, the woman claimed the dog had a tracking device that would help him make his way back to her.
Video footage shows police officers confront the suspect at the airport:
🐾 Abandoned at the Airport… but Not Forgotten
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) February 18, 2026
We can’t believe we have to say this… but please don’t abandon your dog at the airport — or anywhere else.
On February 2, 2026, at approximately 11:39 p.m., LVMPD officers assigned to Harry Reid International Airport responded to… pic.twitter.com/vZd6TMSaEF
The pup eventually ended up with a group called Retriever Rescue and many people were eager to adopt him after seeing the news story.
However, one of the police officers who helped save him was interested in adopting the dog, nicknamed JetBlue, as his own, and that is exactly what happened.
“LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black and his family had been working to adopt a golden doodle since September 2025 through Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas. After already being approved months ago, they were selected as Jet Blue’s new forever home,” the police department wrote in a social media post:
LANDING AT A LOVING HOME!
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) February 21, 2026
Earlier today, the pup rescued by LVMPD officers and staff at Harry Reid International Airport on February 2 has officially landed in his new, loving home.
The dog affectionately nicknamed Jet Blue was permanently placed by Retriever Rescue of Las… pic.twitter.com/4bfBjO5oDt
Video footage shows the moment it was announced the officer’s family would be taking him home.
Goldendoodles are crosses between poodles and golden retrievers but are not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), per Hills Pet.
“As with their appearance, goldendoodles’ temperament might take after one parent more than the other. But more often than not, they’re intelligent, obedient and extremely loving dogs,” the site read.
Another photo shows JetBlue with his new family:
"Jet Blue" update: The 2-year-old dog who was abandoned by his terrible, terrible owner at Harry Reid Airport earlier this month has been adopted by the family of LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black — one of the officers involved in his rescue. https://t.co/hyN6nM6VJS pic.twitter.com/PoVe17T2bZ
— Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) February 21, 2026
“The outpouring of support from our community throughout this situation has been overwhelming, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped ensure this pup received the care and compassion he deserved,” the police department said.
