Because the affidavit for the search warrant obtained by sheriff's deputies noted that first responders "observed/found a deceased brown in color German-Shepard [sic] canine,” according to USA Today, it was originally believed that the couple's German shepherd—identified by friends as Bear—was found deceased in a closed crate several feet from Arakawa.
However, the surviving dogs, including 7-year-old Akita-shepherd mix Nikita, were correctly identified by Joey Padilla, a longtime trainer for the couple and the owner of Santa Fe Tails—the pet care facility currently caring for them.
Denise Womack-Avila, a spokeswoman for the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, told the publication she was unaware of the mistake and suggested that the investigators on scene just misidentified the breed.
The department also originally reported that Bear and Nikita, who "appeared healthy" upon discovery, were taken into the custody of the Santa Fe County Animal Control Division.
Per USA Today, Sheriff Adan Mendoza called one of Hackmans' daughters while Padilla was present to discuss the fate of the beloved pets. Overwhelmed with grief, she had no answer.
“If only people knew how meticulous and amazing (Hackman and Arakawa) were with the dogs,” he told the publication. “It breaks my heart.”
Parade has reached out to the Sheriff's Department for comment.
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