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California officials unearth 117 dog bodies, many with bullet fragments, at ‘no-kill’ shelter
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Investigators uncovered 117 dead dogs at Miranda’s Rescue, a northern California animal sanctuary, many showing evidence of gunshot wounds during a months-long probe into animal cruelty and fraud.
- The sanctuary, which claimed to be a "no-kill" facility, accepted hundreds of dogs annually from Bay Area shelters in exchange for substantial funding, but authorities found mass graves and over 600 dog collars on the property.
- Ground-penetrating radar and excavation revealed intact canine remains, skulls, bones, and microchips, with investigators working to identify the dogs and determine the circumstances of their deaths.
- The sanctuary's founder, Shannon Miranda, acknowledged incidents involving aggressive dogs but denied wrongdoing, emphasizing that euthanasia was rare and reported to authorities when necessary.
- No criminal charges have been filed yet, as the sheriff’s office continues a detailed evidence review, stating that any potential violations will be submitted to prosecutors after the investigation concludes.
