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4mo ago

NYPD Officer Adopts Dog He Rescued from East River

Officer Jared DeSalvo formally adopted Hudson, a Maltese he saved from the East River in March, giving her a new home with his Staten Island family.

NYPD Harbor Unit Officer Jared Desalvo is pictured with the dog, now named Hudson, that he helped rescue from the East River in March. (Rebecca White / New York Daily News)
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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.