Remains of at least 117 dogs found at ‘no-kill’ rescue facility in California

• Authorities discovered the remains of at least 117 dogs, many with possible gunshot wounds, at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California.
• The discovery included 21 skulls, hundreds of bones, loose microchips, and 600 dog collars, described by the sheriff as a "mass grave" up to 15 feet deep.
• Since January 2025, nearly 900 dogs were transferred to the self-described "no-kill" facility, but only 116 adoptions were confirmed, leaving over 700 animals unaccounted for.
• The investigation began in April after reports of animal abuse and fraud, alleging the rescue received money for placements but then euthanized animals.
• No arrests have been made, and Shannon Miranda, the sanctuary's operator, denies the allegations, saying euthanasia is rare and reported to authorities when necessary.

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Disturbing new details emerge about ‘no-kill’ California shelter where hundreds of dogs went missing as ‘mass grave’ found