Dog left behind by departing passenger at SFO adopted by pilot

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT — A canine deserted on the San Francisco airport has discovered a without end residence with a United Airways captain, in accordance with the San Francisco SPCA.

A pup named Polaris had arrived to San Francisco with a traveler from a global vacation spot. However the canine was deserted on the airport when “the client selected to proceed touring on with out his animal,” the San Francisco SPCA stated in a December 16 information launch.

United Airways “labored to make sure the pet accomplished obligatory necessities to enter america, together with a quarantine interval,” stated the nonprofit within the launch.

And after finishing quarantine, the pup has discovered a without end residence with United Airways Captain William Dale, in accordance with the discharge. On Dec. 15, the airline hosted a festive adoption occasion on the airport to rejoice Polaris’ adoption. The airline additionally donated $5,000 to help the San Francisco SPCA’s mission.

“United’s Buyer Service crew took on fairly a problem to make sure Polaris can be protected, wholesome, and discover a loving residence,” stated Lisa Feder, SF SPCA chief of rescue and welfare.

“From the second Polaris landed in our care, our whole SFO United crew cared for him 24/7 till we have been in a position to get permission to maintain him safely within the U.S.” stated Vincent Passafiume, director of customer support at United Airways, within the launch.

“It is a terrific feeling to see this story come full circle and that Polaris may have a loving residence with United Airways Captain Dale and his household — simply in time for the vacations.”