“What began as a heartbreaking act of abandonment has turned into a powerful example of compassion, teamwork, and community partnership,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said.

“When asked why she abandoned the dog, she stated the airline would not allow her to fly with it and claimed the dog had a tracking device," police said.

A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.

“What began as a heartbreaking act of abandonment has turned into a powerful example of compassion, teamwork, and community partnership,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police…