Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Humboldt County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter
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.
- Mass graves of dog remains found at Northern California animal rescue
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office discovered 600 dog collars in an area where they suspect dozens of dogs were killed at a Northern California animal rescue. Mass graves containing dog remains were found at the site.
- Investigators uncover mass graves and decomposing animals at Northern California animal rescue
Investigators in Northern California are excavating a property where mass graves containing decomposing animals and missing shelter dogs were discovered. Over 700 dogs remain unaccounted for, with dozens recovered so far, many with microchips. The investigation, involving local and federal agencies, began after a neighbor found a burial pit with dogs shot, but no charges have been filed against the rescue's owner or staff.