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Investigators Recover 117 Dog Remains at Miranda’s Rescue in Northern California

Preliminary X-rays and vet exams show many dogs had bullet fragments and officials say record reviews leave about 700 animals unaccounted for while prosecutors examine the evidence.

Overview

  • Sheriff’s deputies excavated two burial sites and recovered 117 intact canine remains during late‑June searches, with layered graves as deep as 12 to 15 feet indicating multiple burial events.
  • On June 29, officials said X‑rays and preliminary veterinary exams of about 70 bodies revealed bullet fragments consistent with gunshot deaths.
  • Investigators say shelter and transfer records show 918 dogs were surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026, with 116 adoptions verified and roughly 700 animals currently unaccounted for based on preliminary tallies.
  • Search warrants also turned up 91 microchips, hundreds of collars, firearms, spent .22 casings and business and electronic records that investigators are now matching to shelters, owners and transfers.
  • No arrests or charges have been filed and the site remains open; local animal control and veterinarians are monitoring animals on the property while multi‑agency teams continue microchip matching, forensic exams and evidence review before prosecutors decide next steps.