Salma Hayek says her beloved dog was shot to death on her property

SEATTLE, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Actress Salma Hayek says she has reported her beloved dog's shooting death to Washington state authorities in the hopes they will bring whoever is responsible to justice.

"I haven't posted for a week as I been mourning the death of my dog, Mozart, who I personally delivered out of his mother's womb," the actress wrote in an Instagram post this weekend.

"He was found dead in my ranch last Friday with a shot close to his heart. I am hoping that the Washington state authorities do justice to this wonderful dog whom in 9 years never bit or attacked anyone. He loved his territory and never strayed away...he was the most loving and loyal companion. He didn't deserve a slow and painful death. #doglover #animalrights #dog #dogoftheday #rip #delivery #washingtonstateauthorities"

The message accompanied a photo of a beautiful light-brown dog, which appears to be a shepherd, relaxing in the grass.