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117 dead dogs found at troubled NorCal sanctuary: sheriff
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- More than 100 deceased dogs were dug up by investigators at a trouble Northern California animal rescue sanctuary, officials said. Many had been shot to death. Miranda’s Rescue in rural Fortuna, Calif. marketed itself as a "no-kill" sanctuary. In exchange for hundreds of thousands of do...
Key takeaway marketed itself as a "no-kill" sanctuary.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The disturbing discovery of 117 dead dogs at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna raises questions about the oversight of animal sanctuaries in the region. As a major city in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco has a significant number of animal lovers and rescue organizations, making this incident particularly troubling for local residents who may have supported or donated to similar sanctuaries. The fact that Miranda's Rescue marketed itself as a "no-kill" sanctuary, yet was found to have euthanized dogs by shooting them, erodes trust in the system and demands a closer look at the regulations and monitoring of such facilities. San Francisco's own animal welfare community will likely be watching this case closely, seeking assurances that local sanctuaries are operating with the highest standards of care and transparency.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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