Woman Charged After Abandoning Dog at Las Vegas Airport

A 22-year-old woman has been charged with animal abandonment and resisting arrest after allegedly leaving her dog at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The incident, which occurred on February 2, sparked outrage and garnered significant attention after video footage circulated online.

Details of the Abandonment

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to reports of a dog tied to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter . Airline employees informed the woman that she hadn’t completed the necessary online documentation to travel with the animal as a service dog and subsequently denied her a boarding pass. Instead of making arrangements for her pet, she left the dog and proceeded to the departure gate.

The Aftermath and Arrest

Police located the woman at the departure gate. When questioned, she claimed the dog had a tracking device, implying it would be able to find its way back to her . She also resisted officers’ attempts to detain her, resulting in an additional charge of resisting arrest.

“Jet Blue” Finds a New Home

The two-year-old golden doodle/mini poodle mix, nicknamed “Jet Blue” by authorities due to being abandoned at the JetBlue ticket counter, was initially taken in by Animal Protective Services . However, a local charity later took custody of the dog. The charity has reported being overwhelmed with applications from people hoping to adopt Jet Blue , .

Police Statement

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a statement urging the public not to abandon animals. “We can’t believe we have to say this… but please don’t abandon your dog at the airport – or anywhere else,” the department posted on Facebook .

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

As of February 20, 2026, the woman faces charges of animal abandonment and resisting arrest. Further details regarding the legal proceedings have not been released .