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After holding up traffic on Chicago’s Eisenhower Expressway for two mornings in a row, a dog is now being treated at an animal hospital where staff members have named him ‘Eisenhower.’

Even after getting struck by a car, the pit bull continued to elude police officers, firefighters and others who were trying to rein him in.

Finally, on Thursday morning, the dog laid down and closed his eyes, at which time authorities were able to capture him, Fox News in Chicago reported.

Staff at Hill-Chester Animal Hospital say Ike’s paw pads are worn down from so much highway travel, but otherwise he’s in good shape.

The dog was first spotted Wednesday, running in and out of traffic until he exited the highway and disappeared. Thursday, he was on the road again, dodging cars until one hit him. Still, he kept going, until settling down for a rest.

The animal hospital says anyone claiming to be the dog’s owner will have to provide proof. After five days, the dog will be given to a pit bull shelter.

Steven Romero pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of aggravated animal cruelty in connection with the death of Buddy, a stolen German shepherd mix who was dragged to his death behind a pickup truck in the Colorado National Monument.

While the charge carries a maximum sentence of up to three years in prison and a $100,000 fine, it was expected that prosecutors would offer a reduced sentence in exchange for his guilty plea.

Buddy was found dead on Dec. 30. Romero is accused of putting a rope around the dog’s neck and driving until the dog was dead.

Romero, 38, will remain in custody until his sentencing, scheduled for July 30, according to 9News.

“It’s a good day for animal lovers and I’m happy to see this happen. It was the right thing for him to do to accept responsibility,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Meyer said.

Prosecutors say Romero’s sister, 32-year-old Melissa Lockhart, stole the pup from a pickup truck in Fruita and told him to “get rid” of it. Lockhart faces a felony charge for lying to investigators. She will appear in court on May 10 in Grand Junction.

A Facebook page was created in the wake of Buddy’s death. It is called “Demand Justice for Buddy” and has more than 260,000 members around the world.