An Australian Shepherd that was stolen from Phoenix, Arizona and was missing for two years was found dead this week in south Alabama.

According to the Loxley Police Department, on Thursday officers responded to County Road 68 on a report of “a deceased canine found under suspicious and disturbing circumstances.”

Officers found a dead dog that the department said showed signs of cruel mistreatment and abuse.

The 2-year-old dog was identified as “Kiyo,” a puppy that was reported missing or stolen from Phoenix, Arizona in 2023.

Kiyo’s owner, Aubrey Garcia, posted on Facebook after being notified by Loxley police that her beloved puppy would not be returning.

Garcia expressed that she wished she could return to the day Kiyo was taken to ensure he was safe.

She also said that she hopes those responsible for taking and abusing Kiyo are found and she will “see them in court.”

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to go back to that day to double check my gate,” Garcia said.

“Hug your (fur) babies tight… love them even when they are being naughty… we only get so long with them…

“To whoever did this I hope they find you and I’ll see you in court… To think I tried to pay you to give back our family member. All you had to do was GIVE HIM BACK! He was loved, he was family. You took that from us… Now I need to go tell my kids that their family member is never coming home in the way they anticipated.”

Loxley police are still looking for the individual or individuals involved in Kiyo’s death. There may be a piece of evidence that may help.

“A witness in the area reported seeing a dark-colored four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai, near the location,” the police department said.

Garcia said that she is grateful to all those that helped who tried to help bring Kiyo home.

“To everyone who tried to help bring him home you guys do not understand how much it means to me,” Garcia said. “Every post share, every spotting, every tip… I love you all.

RIP Kiyo…. I’m sorry I failed you…”