Northlake – A family in Northlake is reaching out to neighbors, airport staff and anyone who might have seen a small, brown stuffed dog named Dukey. The toy has been a constant source of comfort for the family’s 11‑year‑old son for the past 11 years, and it was unintentionally left behind on an American Airlines flight returning from New York.
How the loss occurred
Kristina Jordan says the family flew home on American Airlines Flight 1987 on October 11, arriving at Dallas‑Fort Worth International Airport around 10 a.m. While gathering their luggage, the family realized that Dukey was missing. The stuffed dog was a gift to Jordan at her baby shower before her son was born, and it has traveled with him through every stage of his childhood.
Efforts to locate Dukey
The Jordans have filed a lost‑item report with American Airlines, posted photos in local neighborhood groups, and asked community members to check the airline’s lost‑and‑found locations. So far, the search has not turned up any leads.
In a surprising twist, an online helper found an identical stuffed dog for sale, allowing Jordan to identify the manufacturer as Nat & Jules. The brand name struck a chord because the family’s two younger daughters are named Natalie and Juliann, who goes by “Juls.” The coincidence adds an emotional layer to the search.
Why the toy matters
The family had traveled to New York to honor the memory of Jordan’s grandmother, affectionately called “Gigi,” who recently passed away. Jordan says her son returned home from a trip spent remembering a loved one, only to discover another piece of his heart was missing.
“Sometimes the smaller stories remind us just how much love can be wrapped up in something so simple,” Jordan said. “For a 11‑year‑old boy, bringing Dukie home would mean the world.”
Community call to action
Jordan remains hopeful, noting that many people in the area work for American Airlines or have connections at DFW Airport. She asks anyone who might have seen Dukey or who knows where it could be to reach out.
“We live in a community filled with people who work for American Airlines, at DFW Airport, or know someone who does,” she said. “Perhaps it will reach someone who recognizes Dukie, remembers finding him, or knows where he may have ended up.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Jordan at [email protected]. The family hopes that sharing photographs and spreading the word throughout southern Denton County will bring the cherished companion back home.
Original reporting: Cross Timbers Gazette — read the source article.
