A ‘no-kill’ animal shelter in California was found to have the remains of at least 117 dogs on its grounds, with many of them having gunshot wounds, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigation Underway
The sheriff’s office discovered the remains during a search of Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California. The search also found 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and other remains.
Investigators believe that the dogs were likely killed in a barn on the property, where over 600 dog collars were found nearby. The sheriff’s office has not filed any charges yet.
The shelter’s founder, Shannon Miranda, released a statement on June 18 saying that recent media coverage had presented an incomplete picture of the shelter’s work. Miranda stated that the shelter’s mission is to save as many animals as possible while balancing compassion for animals with the responsibility to protect families, children, other pets, and the public.
The sheriff’s office started investigating the shelter after receiving credible information in April regarding allegations of felony animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
