<body><div>Spread the loveIt had been early Monday morning, when the Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue rushed to a location near the city and picked up a dog who reportedly had been lying along the curb of a road for three days. The dog was extremely undernourished and weak; he was not able to get up. How many passersby just walked past him? How many people didn’t care?<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0WANOz_0vi0VQmY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0WANOz_0vi0VQmY00" width="854" height="855" ></figure>The dog named “Pops” received care he so desperately needed. His bloodwork, X-rays and all ultrasound testing did not show anything that would have indicated his weakened condition; that is except he had been suffering from extreme neglect.It was hoped his condition would improve; everything possible was being done. Sadly, not all news is good news. Earlier today, Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue posted the heartbreaking update:<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0OjWlK_0vi0VQmY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0OjWlK_0vi0VQmY00" width="1440" height="1440" ></figure><blockquote>It is with many tears and a broken heart that we wanted to let everyone know that despite our very best efforts and even with excellent care from his medical team, Pops didn’t make it.He was eating and drinking last night and remained in care at an emergency veterinary hospital so we were hoping that he would be able to recover, however today he rapidly declined and became unresponsive.</blockquote>We are all heartbroken that Pops was not able to be saved, but his life did matter.Rest in peace sweet boy.Read Pop’s story and see his photos from yesterday’s rescue here.Thank you to everyone for helping to give Pops the chance at a better life far away from the tough streets of Detroit.To continue helping more dogs like Pops, please click here.Follow the National Pet Rescue on Facebook for the latest animal related news.</div></body>

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Heartbreaking update on senior dog left lying on the curb in Detroit for days

It had been early Monday morning, when the Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue rushed to a location near the city and picked up a dog who reportedly had been lying along the curb of a road for three days. The dog was extremely undernourished and weak; he was not able to get up. How many passersby just walked past him? How many people didn’t care?