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13-05-2025
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Police Officer Adopts Dog He Rescued from N.Y.C.'s East River 6 Weeks Ago: ‘Great Opportunity to Give Her a Second Chance'
Officer Jared Desalvo of the New York Police Department's Harbor Unit rescued a Maltese dog from New York City's East River on April 30 The NYPD shared on May 10 that Desalvo adopted the canine after no one came forward to claim her The dog, named Hudson, will now live with Desalvo, his wife and their two childrenA dog who was saved from New York's East River has a new lease on life — all thanks to one of her rescuers. The New York Police Department shared on X on Saturday, May 10 that officer Jared Desalvo of the NYPD's Harbor Unit is adopting a Maltese dog named Hudson, who was rescued from the water by South Street Seaport by him and two others on his team on March 30. 'Every dog has its day, and today Hudson gets to go home with the family of one of her rescuers,' the NYPD wrote alongside a video of Officer Desalvo discussing the adoption. In the video, Desalvo could be seen holding Hudson, a Maltese estimated to be a year or two old, as he shared her story. He noted that after he and his fellow officers rescued her, she was brought to the Animal Care Center of New York (ACC) for checkups and care. Hudson was diagnosed with a 'respiratory infection' but recovered with the help of antibiotics. Related: 'Flipping Cute' Dog Rescued from East River Is Now Waiting for Her Owners to Take Her Home He said Hudson was put in foster care for a few weeks as the ACC waited for someone to claim her. Unfortunately, 'no one came forward. But [it presents] a unique opportunity for me and my family. We'll be adopting Hudson, and she'll be in good care,' Desalvo shared. In the video, Desalvo's children — identified as Salvatore, 9, and Stella, 8, by the NY Daily News — could be seen walking in and greeting the pup before giving her plenty of hugs. He told the outlet that they came in just after he officially completed the adoption paperwork. 'They [believed] that they [were] going to a [Communion] party,' Desalvo told NY Daily News of the surprise. 'They [knew] about the rescue and everything. Since that day, they've been asking constantly about the status of the dog.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The dog's status is that she is now a part of Desalvo's family permanently — something his kids are ecstatic about. The family appeared happy as they took new family portraits with their new furry companion. 'I think it's a great opportunity to give her a second chance,' Desalvo told NY Daily News. 'She'll be a great part of our family. She'll be very well taken care of.' Hudson was rescued on Sunday, March 30 after the NYPD received a call at around 8:10 a.m. for a dog in the water near the South Street Seaport. NYPD Special Operations Division's Harbor Unit immediately responded to the scene to pull the dog from the water and wrapped her in a warm blanket. Animal Care Centers of NYC spokesperson Katy Hansen told PEOPLE after the canine's rescue that she did not have any form of identification and wasn't microchipped or wearing a dog license. However, the maltese did enjoy being around people. "The staff and volunteers love her," Hansen shared, adding that the pup was 'so flipping cute.' '[Hudson] seems to be well looked after and enjoys the company of people." Read the original article on People
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02-04-2025
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NYPD rescues lucky dog from East River; searches for its owner or adopter
The NYPD is still searching for the owner of a lucky pup who was rescued from the East River — or hoping to catch the attention of a possible adopter. A trio of Harbor Unit officers who responded to the 911 call Sunday morning spoke at a press conference at the Brooklyn Army Terminal about the retrieval of the small white pooch from the frigid waters off the South Street Seaport. 'We happened to be not too far away at the time and, as we approached, we saw a woman kind of waving and pointing to a sailboat that was docked in the water,' said Jared Desalvo, a 10-year NYPD veteran. 'As we got closer, you can see there is a small white object,' he said. 'And when we got even closer, we could tell it was a white dog with a pink harness.' Desalvo noted the delicate nature of the rescue, adding it was made difficult because the frightened Maltese was swimming in circles. 'It's definitely an urgent situation,' he said. 'It's a small dog, the water can be a little rough over there and it's even difficult for person to even swim in there.' Despite wearing a harness, there were no collar or tags on the dog, and it had not been microchipped. How the pup got into the water remains a mystery, Desalvo said. 'It's a tough spot over there because there is no place to get easily in or out of the water for anybody because it's just high piers,' he said. Officer Jenny Driscoll, another 10-year veteran of the NYPD, said the drenched pooch was visibly glad to be in the rescue boat. 'When we got it out of there it looked relieved,' she said. Officer Joseph Pascone, who also has been with the NYPD for 10 years, said the little Maltese looked fatigued and was shivering when they were finally able to get it inside the boat. 'When we first see it, I was thinking where did it come from?' he said. 'Because that area, there's no way for a dog to get into the water. So I was thinking, where did it come from and how long it has been there? 'When we seen it close up, it looked very tired, so it seems it was in there for a little while,' he said. Pascone expressed gratitude to the good Samaritan who called 911. 'We want to thank the person who called,' he said. 'If he or she didn't call, we might have not seen the dog. So it's a good thing when the community sees something, they say something. It helps us out a lot.' The pooch was initially passed off to the 1st Precinct and then brought to the East Harlem location of the Animal Care Centers of NYC. The owner of the dog is currently being sought, Pascone said. After a waiting period the dog will be available for adoption. 'Hopefully, it gets reunited with the owner,' Pascone said. 'If not, it goes to a loving family.'
