Overview
- County officials executed an inspection warrant on Friday, July 31, at Blair’s Southern California property to investigate a reported kennel operation and inspect buildings tied to animal housing.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Department of Regional Planning led the joint operation to evaluate animal care, safety conditions, and compliance with local zoning and kennel rules.
- DACC says the kennel permits on the site expired in 2023 and that multiple attempts to contact the property owner went unanswered before the warrant was sought.
- Media reports cite a large discrepancy between Blair’s reported permit for roughly 60 dogs and counts as high as about 200; officials say no animals were removed, Blair was present and cooperative, and she described the visit as a paperwork issue.
- The investigation remains active and could lead to administrative actions such as citations, permit remediation or revocation, or removal of animals if welfare violations are found; Blair’s Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation runs the rescue operation and she told supporters she plans to relocate and expand its work.