HONG KONG — A blind man’s guide dog that had been stolen in Beijing, drawing an unusual amount of police and media attention, was found Tuesday evening with a note attached asking for forgiveness, its owner said.

Qiaoqiao, a black Labrador retriever that had served as a guide to Tian Fengbo for six years, came running up to Mr. Tian and his family members as they prepared to search for the dog, Mr. Tian said on Wednesday.

“She is doing well,” Mr. Tian said in a telephone interview. “Last night she was a bit low spirited, but now she’s fine. She’s right beside me, bouncing and vivacious.”

Image Qiaoqiao in a recent photo. Credit... Courtesy of Tian Fengbo

Mr. Tian’s relatives did not see who returned Qiaoqiao, he said. A note attached to the dog read, “Please forgive us.”