Officer DeSalvo from the Harbor Unit decided to adopt the furry pup named Hudson.
DeSalvo was part of a group that pulled Hudson from the East River about six weeks ago near South Street Seaport.
The dog had a respiratory infection, but is better now.
Her original owner never came forward.
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