A beagle that was lost in a New York City subway station has finally been reunited with his family just in time for the holidays. The beagle, named Blue, was discovered by MTA employee James Dineen at a southbound D train platform in Brooklyn. Blue, who was without a leash, approached Dineen on December 6 trembling, crying, and shivering from the cold.
Initially, Dineen mistook two women sitting on a bench for Blue’s owners, but realizing the situation, he knew he had to step in and help the pup himself. The heartwarming reunion between Blue and his family took place on December 11, bringing joy and relief to everyone involved.
MTA worker James Dineen discovered Blue on a southbound D train platform in Brooklyn on December 6th. He rescued the pup and soon Blue became smitten with all 40 of his colleagues, frolicking around like a playful puppy. Dineen shared that Blue seemed to sense the trustworthiness of the people around him, showcasing his lovable nature as he happily mingled with everyone. Not sure how long Blue had been on his own, Dineen noticed that the hungry pup would eat anything in sight. The team decided to check if Blue had a microchip, a tool that can help reunite lost pets with their owners. Blue did have a microchip, but unfortunately, there were no registered owners on file to reconnect him with.
The dog quickly formed affectionate bonds with all of Dineen’s colleagues, who generously offered to foster him in their homes in both New York and New Jersey. Following a post on the Lost and Found Pets in Brooklyn Facebook page by the MTA employees, they took turns looking after the dog. Just a day after sharing Blue’s story online, they received a call from his owners who had seen the post. Blue was taken to the vet by Dineen and his co-workers, where they found that his microchip matched the owner’s details. The moment the delighted owners came to collect their beloved beagle, the MTA staff discovered his true name.
The owners of Blue reached out to MTA employees after spotting a post on the Lost and Found Pets in Brooklyn Facebook page, and they were officially reunited on December 11th. The painter who witnessed their reunion described it as ‘touching’ and shared how he could empathize with their emotions, having lost his own dog a year ago. Reflecting on the experience, he expressed how the loss of a pet can be truly distressing, leaving one unable to sleep and feeling completely rattled. Dineen, the painter, was relieved that everything worked out in the end and described it as a “nice feeling.” He acknowledged that sometimes these stories don’t have a happy ending, but in this case, it was a heartwarming outcome.
