Actress Salma Hayek's dog found shot dead on Washington ranch

WASHINGTON (WABC) -- Actress Salma Hayek is pleading with authorities to figure out who killed one of her beloved dogs.

Hayek posted a photo of her dog, Mozart on Instagram, with a note saying he was found shot dead on her ranch in Washington State last week.

Hayek called Mozart a 'loving and loyal' companion.

The 49-year-old star is passionate about animals, and has rescued everything from chickens to alpacas, giving them a place to live on her ranch.