Dramatic High-Speed Dog Chase Ends Safely on D.C. Highway

It wasn't your usual high-speed highway chase, but for a few minutes on Friday, one dog led rescuers on the chase of his lifetime. "Astro" the Shih Tzu-poodle mix was responsible for the thoroughly exhausting, but absolutely cute Washington, D.C. chase. Make sure to watch the video below. It's absolutely worth it.

According to WJLA in D.C., Astro got out of the grasp of rescue workers after his owner Liyan Young was involved in a crash.

“As soon as the door cracked that dog was out," says firefighter Ryan Bailey.

Astro scampered all along the freeway as first-responders and good Samaritans did their part to try and catch the speedy pooch. Watch the video below:

Fortunately, after about seven minutes of scampering - and a few nerve-wracking close calls - they were able to get Astro safely home. His owner told WJLA that he had some minor burns on his paws, but was otherwise OK after the chase.