Salma Hayek Mourns Death Of Her Dog, Mozart

Salma Hayek is devastated over the death of her beloved pet.

The actress shared her grief with fans on Instagram on Friday, explaining she had previously been on a break from social media while she mourned the death of her German Shepherd mix, Mozart, who she “personally delivered out of his mother’s womb.”

The photo the actress posted showed Mozart lounging in a field. In the caption, Hayek wrote that her dog “was found dead” on her ranch “last Friday with a shot close to his heart.”

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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. 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 Hace una semana que no pongo nada ya que he estado de duelo por la muerte de mi perro Mozart. De quién fui la partera, lo encontramos el viernes pasado con un tiro cerca del corazón. Espero que las autoridades del estado de Washington le hagan justicia a este extraordinario perro que durante 9 años nunca mordió o atacó a nadie, adoraba su territorio y nunca se escapó. Era el compañero más leal y no se merecía una muerte lenta y dolorosa. #muerte #perro #justiciaporlosanimales

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“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,” she continued in her post. “He didn’t deserve a slow and painful death.”

— Stephanie Swaim