Fortuna, California – Investigators recovered 117 intact dog remains from a Northern California animal rescue sanctuary that described itself as a “no-kill” facility, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the remains were found during an excavation at Miranda’s Rescue near Fortuna as part of an investigation into possible animal cruelty, fraud, and other crimes. Investigators also found 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, six loose microchips, and more than 600 dog collars.
The sheriff’s office said 70 of the recovered dogs were X-rayed at the scene and many appeared to contain bullet fragments. Investigators also found an area inside a barn believed to be where some dogs may have been killed.
Miranda’s Rescue accepted dogs from shelters across California, including the Bay Area. Investigators are now working to match microchips with specific animals and determine how many dogs may be unaccounted for.
Founder Shannon Miranda said the rescue does not euthanize animals simply to make space and asked the public to withhold judgment until the investigation is complete. No criminal charges had been filed as of the latest report.
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