Dog rescued from East River finds forever home with NYPD officer who saved her
May 11, 2025, 3:02 p.m.
Weeks after pulling her from the East River, an NYPD Harbor Unit officer has adopted Hudson the dog, who was never claimed by an owner.
Hudson the dog is officially off the leash after being adopted by the NYPD officer who fished her out of the East River.
The pooch was rescued from the East River near South Street Seaport in late March and now has a new home.
The NYPD announced on Saturday that officer Jared Desalvo of the Harbor Unit officially adopted Hudson after a six-week search for the dog’s original owner. The pup was found in the water on March 31 and brought to Animal Care Centers of NYC after initial treatment, officials said.
Every dog has its day, and today Hudson gets to go home with the family of one of her rescuers.
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Officer Desalvo from the @NYPDSpecialops Harbor Unit is adopting Hudson, six weeks after he helped rescue her from the East River. pic.twitter.com/SIuhfkX8Vg
“She was placed in foster care and they allowed a certain amount of time for her owner to come claim her,” Desalvo said in a video posted by the department. “Unfortunately, nobody 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.”
Hudson was treated for a respiratory infection while in the shelter’s care, Desalvo said.
Her story gained widespread attention on social media, where commenters speculated about her past and rooted for a happy ending.
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