Bay Area animal shelters are reeling after a Humboldt County rescue that received thousands of animals from them has come under investigation for allegations that it improperly killed dogs in its care.
Shannon Miranda, the owner of Miranda’s Rescue, did not respond to requests for comment. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment, but said in a press release on Wednesday that the Major Crimes Division is investigating the rescue over “credible allegations of felony animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud and conspiracy.”
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The rescue, based in Fortuna, about four hours north of the Bay Area, was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1998, according to filings with the state. Facebook photos show a 50-acre, idyllic rural setting with ample grass and pens for rescued horses and sheep.
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