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Rescued Dog from East River Finds Forever Home with NYPD Officer

Officer Jared DeSalvo and his family adopt Hudson, the Maltese mix he helped save, after a six-week waiting period at a Queens shelter.

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 mix from the East River near Pier 15, after spotting her struggling in the water with a pink harness but no identification.
  • The dog, later named Hudson, was treated for a respiratory infection at the Animal Care Centers of NYC’s Queens shelter and remained unclaimed during the mandatory six-week holding period.
  • Officer Jared DeSalvo, who participated in the rescue, officially adopted Hudson on May 10, 2025, surprising his two children, Salvatore and Stella, with their new pet.
  • Hudson joins the DeSalvo family in Staten Island, where she will live alongside their senior Boston Terrier, Bocce, and enjoy toys, treats, and a GPS-enabled collar.
  • Officer DeSalvo emphasized the adoption as a gesture of compassion and second chances, highlighting the importance of caring for those in need.