A stray dog that sparked a notable chase on the tarmac at Naples Airport in Florida has found a new home after being rescued and adopted by a local woman. The incident unfolded on September 12, when airport workers pursued the dog across the airfield in an effort to catch him.

Colton Murray, a mortgage loan officer who works nearby but is unaffiliated with the airport, witnessed the unusual scene and began recording it. He described seeing about a dozen airport employees chasing the small, 16-pound dog using golf carts, a pickup truck, and an SUV. Initially, those involved thought the dog belonged to a passenger but later discovered he was a stray that had accessed the tarmac through a fence.

The dog was transported to Collier County Domestic Animal Services, where he was placed on a 48-hour stray hold. Murray subsequently shared his video on social media, where it quickly gained traction and attracted widespread attention.

The following morning, Yvonne Worrel of Naples came across the video while browsing Facebook. Having recently lost her own dog, a mixed breed Morkiepoo named Cash who had served as her emotional support animal, Worrel was drawn to the story and decided to visit the shelter with her husband, Cameron.

Upon arriving at the shelter, the Worrels initially found no suitable matches among the adoptable dogs. However, Worrel soon noticed a dog without a name or identifying information, who appeared calm and greeted them with a wagging tail. Shelter staff informed them that the dog, found running loose at the airport, was still under stray hold.

Returning the next day after the hold period ended, the couple spent time with the dog and decided to adopt him. They named him Jet, a reference to his airport discovery. Worrel described Jet’s demeanor as surprisingly relaxed compared to his earlier escape, highlighting his affectionate nature and tendency to follow her closely.

Murray, who had maintained contact with the shelter during the process, paid the dog’s $25 adoption fee and expressed relief at the positive outcome.

Jet was neutered before being released to the Worrel family on September 14. Since his adoption, Worrel said Jet has brought joy and companionship to her home during the day, helping to ease her mental burden. She called him “the perfect dog” and noted the irony of his calm personality given the dramatic circumstances of his capture.