Overview
- On March 30, 2025, NYPD Harbor Unit officers rescued a small Maltese, later named Hudson, from the frigid waters of the East River near Pier 15.
- Hudson was unclaimed after six weeks at a city shelter and recovered from a respiratory infection caused by water inhalation.
- Officer Jared DeSalvo officially adopted Hudson on May 10, 2025, surprising his children with the new family member.
- The dog joins the DeSalvo household, which already includes a 15-year-old terrier named Bocce, and is equipped with a GPS collar and new toys.
- The adoption highlights the intersection of public service, animal welfare, and family compassion, as well as the challenges of untagged and unchipped pets.