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At least 117 dead dogs found in ‘horrific scene’ at California ‘no-kill’ shelter
Investigators say 70 of the dogs were X-rayed and many showed bullet fragments as the case expands into alleged cruelty and fraud.
- Investigators recovered 117 intact dog remains at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna, California, during a search warrant operation between June 23 and June 25, confirming allegations of animal cruelty and fraud.
- The investigation began in April after the sheriff's office received "credible information" about alleged abuse; while Miranda's Rescue markets itself as a "no-kill" sanctuary, founder Shannon Miranda admitted to euthanizing dogs by gunshot.
- Forensic veterinarians determined "many of those animals" died from gunshot wounds; investigators also recovered more than 600 dog collars and 21 canine skulls from the property.
- Due to the investigation's complexity, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office stated the evidence review will require significant time; if sufficient evidence supports animal cruelty or fraud violations, prosecutors will review the case.
- Authorities scheduled a news conference for Monday to provide updates, while the remaining 47 dogs recovered will undergo necropsies off-site to assist ongoing evidence collection.
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The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of an animal shelter in California, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities reported.
·Los Angeles, United States
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