Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist.

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy, 64, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26. Police also had said their German Shepherd was found 15 to 20 feet away from Betsy, while two other dogs were found alive.

Gene Hackman's German shepherd is still alive and well -- despite information previously released by authorities, according to a report.