Overview
- Humboldt County detectives recovered eight dead dogs on the Miranda’s Rescue property and say the remains were covered in dirt and blood, with some dogs showing apparent bullet wounds.
- Investigators report that six recovered dogs had microchips tying them to municipal shelters, including one traced back to Oakland Animal Services, and deputies served a search warrant at the site on May 1.
- Multiple Bay Area and Central Coast shelters have paused or cut transfers to Miranda’s Rescue and are reviewing or preparing to reclaim animals they previously sent.
- The rescue’s founder has denied killing the dogs but told investigators he sometimes used a firearm for emergency euthanasia and admitted misrepresenting at least one animal’s adoption status.
- Two local animal‑welfare advocates said they trespassed, dug up the remains after reviewing trail‑camera footage, and gave microchip data, photos and video to investigators, who continue an active probe with no arrests announced.