A delightful goldendoodle is set to embark on a brighter journey after being rescued from an abusive situation, thanks to the compassionate actions of Officer Skeeter Black who has now adopted him.
The heartwarming story takes place on February 2nd at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, where Jet Blue staff encountered a troubling situation. They were trying to inform the dog’s owner that she could not board with her pet because the necessary paperwork for the animal, which she claimed was a service dog, was not in order.
In a shocking turn of events, the owner tied her dog to a metal baggage measurement rack and walked away, prompting Jet Blue employees to call in law enforcement. Officers found the woman who had already passed through security to the departure area at gate D1.
According to police reports, the owner claimed that the airline wouldn’t allow her to travel with the dog, insisting that it had a tracking device that would ensure its return to her. However, the police disagreed and took action, detaining her on charges of misdemeanor animal abuse. She attempted to resist arrest but was ultimately removed from the airport.
“Animal Protective Services took custody of the dog,” the police statement shared. “After the mandatory 10-day hold, during which the owner did not return, Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas came to the rescue.”
The dog was lovingly renamed Jet Blue, and just ten days after the hold period, Officer Black, who had been involved in the rescue, arrived with his family to complete the adoption process. “Bon voyage, Jet Blue! Welcome to a new chapter filled with love and care from Officer Black and his family,” read a cheerful update from the LVPD’s social media.
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