26-Year-Old Woman Taken Into Custody in Connection With Puppy Abandonment at Las Vegas Airport
LAS VEGAS NEVADA, A 26-year-old woman is accused of abandoning her 2-year-old dog at Harry Reid International Airport after she was unable to provide documentation required to bring the animal on board her flight as a service dog.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to Terminal 3 around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 following a report of a dog left at the JetBlue ticket counter. Authorities said the dog was tied to a metal carry-on baggage sizer.
Police identified the woman as Germiran Bryson, 26. Investigators said she was denied a boarding pass after failing to provide the necessary online documentation to travel with the animal as a service dog. Bryson then allegedly left the dog behind and proceeded toward her departure gate.
Officers later located Bryson at Gate D1. According to police, she claimed the dog would be able to find her because it had a tracking device.
Police said Bryson became uncooperative and resisted officers’ attempts to detain her.
She was arrested and booked on charges of animal abandonment, resisting arrest, and providing a false statement to or obstructing a public officer.
In body camera video released by authorities, an officer is heard telling Bryson, “What we’re going to do is we’re going to walk you back to where your dog’s at, and we are going to issue you a citation.”
Airport staff and responding officers cared for the approximately 2-year-old golden doodle/mini poodle until animal control took custody of the dog. Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas later took in the animal after Bryson did not return to claim the dog during the required 10-day hold period.
In a Facebook post, the rescue described the dog as “incredible” and expressed concern about ensuring he would not experience abandonment again.
Because the charges are misdemeanors, Bryson was not required to post bond. Her next court date is scheduled for March 31.
The dog, now named “Jet Blue,” is in foster care and awaiting adoption. According to the rescue organization, the case has generated numerous adoption applications, which will be carefully reviewed to ensure a permanent and stable home.
