117 dog remains unearthed at California shelter as probe unfolds
TL;DR
Authorities say 117 dog remains were found on Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, with some evidence including bullet fragments; Humboldt County detectives opened an investigation into alleged animal cruelty, fraud and theft. Investigators recovered 21 skulls, hundreds of bones and more than 600 dog collars on the 50-acre property. Shelter founder Shannon Miranda defends a no-kill policy, saying euthanasia is rare and that no charges have been filed as the probe continues.
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