Shannon Miranda

Remains of over 100 dogs were found buried at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in California, with evidence suggesting many died from gunshot wounds. Authorities discovered 117 intact dogs, 21 skulls, hundreds of bones, and 600 dog collars at the site, while only 116 adoptions were confirmed despite 918 dogs being transferred to the rescue since January 2025.

Investigators in Northern California have recovered the remains of 117 dogs from Miranda’s Rescue shelter, with 600 animals still missing. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shelter owned by Shannon Miranda following a tip.

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.

At least 117 dogs with gunshot wounds were found dead at Mirandas Rescue Animal Sanctuary in California, a no-kill shelter, during an investigation into animal abuse allegations. Authorities discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and over 600 dog collars, with the sheriff calling the scene horrific. The shelter's founder, Shannon Miranda, stated the media coverage was incomplete but confirmed the facility does not euthanize animals to make space.

At least 117 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, were found at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a California 'no-kill' shelter, prompting an investigation into alleged animal abuse, fraud, and conspiracy. Authorities discovered 21 skulls, hundreds of bones, and over 600 dog collars at the facility, with the sheriff calling the scene 'horrific.'

Over 700 animals are missing from Miranda’s Rescue, a Humboldt County shelter, as investigators fear a worst-case scenario in an expanding animal cruelty and fraud case. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shelter owned by Shannon Miranda after receiving a tip.

A Northern California animal rescue, Miranda’s Rescue, is accused of killing dogs for profit despite marketing itself as a no-kill shelter. Oakland Animal Services reported discrepancies in adoption claims, with evidence showing dogs were shot and buried on the property. Investigators are examining allegations of animal abuse and fraud, and over 1,200 dogs from Bay Area shelters were sent to the rescue since 2020.