July 29, 2026

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Over 100 Deceased Dogs, Many Shot, Discovered at California Animal Rescue Under Investigation

Investigators executing a search warrant at a California animal rescue facility discovered the remains of 117 dogs, many with gunshot wounds, amidst a probe into alleged cruelty and fraud.

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Over 100 Deceased Dogs, Many Shot, Discovered at California Animal Rescue Under Investigation

Law enforcement officers discovered the remains of over one hundred dogs, many exhibiting gunshot wounds, while executing a search warrant at an animal rescue facility currently under investigation for suspected abuse and fraudulent activities.

The grim findings were made on Thursday by deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at Miranda's Rescue, located in Fortuna, California, during the execution of a judicial warrant.

Gruesome Discovery at Fortuna Animal Rescue

Sheriff William Honsal characterized the site as a

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