A case about a dog abandoned at Harry Reid International Airport is now raising broader questions about Nevada law and whether pet owners cited for abandonment can still legally reclaim their animals.
WATCH | Dog abandoned at Vegas airport sparks legal questions about reclaim rights
Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport sparks legal questions about reclaim rights under Nevada law
The 2-year-old doodle, later named “JetBlue,” drew national attention after police said his owner tied him to a ticket counter inside the airport and attempted to board a flight. The case quickly went viral, prompting thousands of adoption requests and a closer look at how abandoned animals are handled under Nevada law.
What police say happened…