Woman Arrested at Las Vegas Airport After Abandoning Dog at Baggage Scale
February 19, 2026125 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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The police in Las Vegas arrested a woman after she left her dog tied to a baggage scale at Harry Reid International Airport and headed towards the departure gate, local authorities announced.
Denied Boarding
The incident began when the traveler was unable to complete the paperwork to certify the dog as a "service dog," prompting JetBlue to deny her boarding pass. Instead of addressing the issue, she left the animal behind and proceeded with her travel arrangements.
Charges of Abandonment and Resisting Arrest
The police found the woman at the security checkpoint, where she claimed the dog was equipped with a tracking device and that she intended to return to it. However, she resisted arrest, leading to charges of pet abandonment and resisting arrest.
A Better Ending for the Dog “Jet Blue”
A local rescue organization confirmed that the dog, named “Jet Blue,” is now under their care and is currently looking for a permanent home, noting that he is friendly and sociable despite what he has been through.
The incident has brought attention back to the issue of pet abandonment and the importance of rescue organizations intervening to protect them.
