Woman Arrested for Abandoning Dog at Las Vegas Airport

Germiran Bryson, 26, left her dog tied to a baggage sizer after being denied boarding due to lack of documentation.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Las Vegas police arrested a 26-year-old woman after she tied her dog to a baggage sizer at Harry Reid International Airport and abandoned the animal when it was denied boarding due to a lack of documentation. The woman, Germiran Bryson, proceeded toward her departure gate after being denied a boarding pass, claiming the dog would return to her since it had a tracking device. Police later located Bryson at the gate and arrested her on charges of animal abandonment, resisting arrest, and providing a false statement to officers.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need for clear policies and procedures around traveling with animals. Abandoning a pet at an airport can be traumatic for the animal and raises concerns about animal welfare and public safety.

The details

According to police, officers responded to Terminal 3 around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 for a report of a dog left at the JetBlue ticket counter. The dog was tied to a metal carry-on baggage sizer. Bryson had been denied a boarding pass for failing to provide the necessary online documentation to travel with the animal as a service dog. She then proceeded toward her departure gate, claiming the dog would return to her since it had a tracking device. Police later located Bryson at Gate D1 and arrested her on charges of animal abandonment, resisting arrest, and providing a false statement to or obstructing a public officer.

  • On February 2, 2026, around 11:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a dog left at the JetBlue ticket counter at Harry Reid International Airport.
  • Bryson was arrested and booked on the charges on February 2, 2026.

The players

Germiran Bryson

A 26-year-old woman who was arrested for abandoning her dog at the Las Vegas airport.

Harry Reid International Airport

The airport in Las Vegas where the incident occurred.

JetBlue

The airline Bryson was attempting to travel with her dog on.

Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas

The organization that took custody of the abandoned dog and named him 'JetBlue'.

Danielle Roth

The founder of Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas.

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What they’re saying

“We're very excited to have this boy in our rescue.”

— Danielle Roth, Founder, Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas (Instagram)

“One of our adopters is a police officer, and she was on scene with him. When she saw that he needed a rescue, she reached out to me immediately.”

— Danielle Roth, Founder, Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas (Instagram)

What’s next

Bryson's next court date is scheduled for March 31, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for clear policies and procedures around traveling with pets, as well as the importance of responsible pet ownership. Abandoning an animal can have serious consequences for the pet's welfare and the owner's legal standing.