TOMS RIVER, NJ — (Updated, Sunday, Nov. 25) A Toms River family is mourning after their efforts to find their missing teacup Yorkie came to a sad conclusion.

The family said Brooklyn, who went missing Wednesday night from her home on Vaughn Avenue, has been found dead. The family had searched well into the night Wednesday because of concerns about the falling temperatures.

The family thanks everyone who kept an eye out and tried to find the little dog.