Pilot adopts dog abandoned at San Francisco airport

United Airlines “worked to ensure the puppy completed necessary requirements to enter the United States, including a quarantine period,” the nonprofit said in the release.

And after completing quarantine, the pup has found a forever home with United Airlines Captain William Dale, according to the release. On December 15, the airline hosted a festive adoption party at the airport to celebrate Polaris’ adoption. The airline also donated $5,000 to support the mission of the San Francisco SPCA.

“United’s customer service team took on quite a challenge to ensure Polaris would be safe, healthy and find a loving home,”[ads1]; said Lisa Feder, SF SPCA’s Chief of Rescue and Welfare.

“From the moment Polaris landed in our care, our entire SFO United team cared for him 24/7 until we were able to get permission to keep him safely in the United States,” Vincent Passafiume, director of customer service for United Airlines, said in the release .

“It’s a great feeling to see this story come full circle and that Polaris will have a loving home with United Airlines Captain Dale and his family – just in time for the holidays.”