On 2/2, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Allison Giddens, 46, arrived at the JetBlue ticket counter with her two-year-old golden retriever. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) reported that Giddens attempted to board the flight with her dog but was denied, as she lacked the required documentation to certify it as a "support animal."

Surveillance camera footage revealed Giddens, after failing to convince airline staff, led the dog to a baggage sizer frame, tied its leash, and left to catch her flight.

Police intercepted Giddens at gate D1, questioning her about the abandoned dog. Giddens claimed the dog wore a tracking device, suggesting it could be left and retrieved. She was then arrested for animal abandonment and obstructing a public officer.

Giddens tied the dog to the check-in counter on 2/2. Photo: *NBC*.

Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas took custody of the dog for medical care and rehoming. Named "Jet Blue", its story quickly went viral, attracting around 2,000 adoption applications.

"Despite being abandoned, the dog was incredibly happy and trusting of everyone around it", a representative from the rescue organization said.

The rescue organization ultimately granted adoption to Officer Skeeter Black's family from the LVMPD. A department representative noted the Black family had applied to adopt a golden retriever in 9/2025, completing a rigorous, multi-month screening process before the airport incident.

Jet Blue at the airport. Photo: *NBC*.

On 21/2, the LVMPD announced Jet Blue's new home. "We are grateful for the community's concern. We wish Jet Blue a wonderful new life, where it will be loved by Officer Black and his family", the police statement said.

Jet Blue is now healthy, beginning a new life in Las Vegas with his new owners.

Hoai Anh (According to People, NBC)