Pilot Adopts Dog Abandoned at San Francisco Airport
Polaris the dog has found “a loving home.”

A dog abandoned at the San Francisco International Airport this fall has found a home after being adopted by a United Airlines pilot and his family. The San Francisco SPCA and United organized an adoption party for the dog, who has been named Polaris. The black dog appeared in a red Santa costume, which also marked a $5,000 donation from United to the animal-rescue organization.
After being abandoned at the airport earlier this year, Polaris will now live with United Capt. William Dale. “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," United said in a statement.
Sweet, sweet baby Polaris is going home with a loving, new @united family today, just in time for the holidays. @vjpassa the love you gave this dog truly saved his life - you are the embodiment of Good Leads The Way! pic.twitter.com/VC5Y5ZpyDW
— Maddie King (@Maddie_Queen) December 15, 2022
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