Veterinarian Robert Gruda told USA Today that Arakawa had taken Zinna for a “major surgery” in January, and had been told to keep the dog confined to a crate while she recover

The late actor and his wife were found dead along with one of their dogs, but their two surviving dogs were also found in their Santa Fe property

Late last month, the actor, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa and dog, Kinna, were found dead in their New Mexico home.