Puppy nearly thrown into river, saved by Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue after lifetime of abuse By FOX 2 Staff article Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue said 'Lux', a 6-month-old puppy, endured serious abuse in his short life but was saved before he was thrown off a Macomb County bridge this week. UTICA, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue said it saved a 6-month-old puppy after it was nearly thrown into a Macomb County river after being badly abused during its short lifetime. The Pit Crew Rescue posted on Facebook pictures of the puppy, which they say had been so badly beaten he had his two right legs broken and had a fractured skull. According to the Pit Crew, the suspect badly beat the 6-month-old puppy and was trying to throw him into a river.