Miranda's Rescue
Miranda’s Rescue is a non-profit animal sanctuary and rescue organization based in Fortuna, California. Shannon Miranda owns and operates this facility, which is advertised as a no-kill rescue adoption and sanctuary.[1]
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office first received credible information of allegations of animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy associated with Miranda's Rescue on April 22, 2026.[2] On June 23 2026, the Humboldt County Sheriff's office announced the discovery of the intact remains of 117 dogs on the property.[3] Many dogs were killed with gunshot.[4] As of June 30, 2026, more than 700 animals remained missing.[5] Since January 2025, 900 animals were transferred to the facility, but only 116 of them have been adopted.[6] As of late June, no formal criminal charges have been filed, as the investigation is ongoing.[7]
For nearly 20 years, there were rumors of dogs disappearing shortly after being sent to the rescue. Animal welfare advocate Jennifer Raymond used inheritance money to buy a home directly next door to the property to investigate.[8] She trespassed onto the property to find evidence and found mass graves and alerted authorities.[9]
References
- ↑ "About us". mirandasrescue.org.
- ↑ "Miranda's Rescue Investigation". humboldtgov.org. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- ↑ "117 dead dogs found at 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds". www.bbc.com. 2026-06-28. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- ↑ "At least 117 dead dogs found in search at California animal rescue accused of abuse, officials said". nbcnews.
- ↑ "She bought a NorCal Victorian, and then found a mass dog grave next door". sfgate.
- ↑ Hebert, Olivia (2026-06-24). "FBI exhumes dead animals at NorCal rescue, hundreds more feared missing". SFGATE. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "'Mass grave' investigated at California rescue; officials say hundreds of animals are unaccounted for". Los Angeles Times. 2026-06-26. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ Hebert, Olivia (2026-06-30). "She bought a NorCal Victorian, and then found a mass dog grave next door". SFGATE. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "'Mass grave' investigated at California rescue; officials say hundreds of animals are unaccounted for". Los Angeles Times. 2026-06-26. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
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