Overview
- Investigators uncovered at least 117 dog carcasses, 21 skulls, numerous bones and more than 600 collars on the 20‑acre site of Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County.
- Officials said many of the animals showed apparent gunshot wounds and autopsies and forensic testing are under way to establish causes and timing of death.
- The probe began after credible tips and a neighbor who accessed the property in April reported finding remains, prompting a larger search and evidence collection.
- Sheriff’s records show the sanctuary reported taking in roughly 900 animals since early 2025 but listing only about 116 adoptions, leaving more than 700 dogs unaccounted for.
- The rescue’s operator has disputed public reports, no criminal charges have been filed, and investigators continue microchip tracing, witness interviews and evidence processing which could lead to cruelty, fraud or civil actions.