Fortuna, Calif.

Over 100 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, were discovered at Miranda’s Rescue, a 'no-kill' animal shelter in Fortuna, California. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and USDA investigators found 117 canine remains, 21 skulls, hundreds of bones, and 600 dog collars, with evidence suggesting animal cruelty and fraud. The founder, Shannon Miranda, is under investigation.

117 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, were discovered at Miranda’s Rescue, a 'no-kill' animal shelter in Fortuna, California. Authorities recovered remains from dig sites, 600 dog collars, and microchips linked to the shelter founder Shannon Miranda, with investigations ongoing into animal cruelty and fraud.

Over 100 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, were found at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, California. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office recovered 117 dogs from dig sites, along with 21 skulls, hundreds of bones, and six microchips. Forensic veterinarians and USDA officials determined gunshot wounds caused many deaths, while the investigation into animal cruelty and fraud continues.

At least 117 dogs with gunshot wounds were found dead at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a California 'no-kill' shelter, prompting a Humboldt County investigation into alleged animal abuse and fraud. The sheriff’s office discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and over 600 dog collars at the facility, with founder Shannon Miranda defending the shelter’s mission in a statement.

Over 100 deceased dogs, many shot to death, were discovered at Miranda’s Rescue, a 'no-kill' sanctuary in Fortuna, Calif., by investigators. The sanctuary accepted hundreds of dogs annually in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

San Francisco Bay Area animal shelters have ended their partnership with Miranda’s Rescue, a 'no-kill' sanctuary in Fortuna, Calif., after dead dogs were allegedly discovered in a mass grave. Oakland Animal Services and other local shelters previously sent hundreds of dogs annually to the sanctuary.