Houston PD K9 helps rescue puppy tied up in the woods and left to die after nabbing robbery suspect

A police dog with the Houston Police Department helped officers take down a robbery suspect on Monday night — but he decided to put in some overtime afterwards.

After “finding, tasting, and arresting,” the suspect, K9 Ronin led his handler back to rescue an adorable puppy he’d spotted in the woods while chasing down the alleged thief, according to the HPD police union.

“This was very lucky for the puppy, as some scumbag had tied him to an old box spring and left him to die in the woods,” officials posted on social media.

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Photos show the scared black and white pup in the brush.

Ronin’s officer took the puppy home for some pampering.

Another photo shows the little dog sitting in a cardboard box at the home as Ronin watches over him from the bed.

He’s “in great spirits,” officials said.

Police are now searching to find the pooch a permanent home.

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