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117 Dogs Found in Mass Grave; Owner Under Investigation

6/27/2026

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Agents recovered 117 dog bodies and dozens of skulls at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, suggesting a mass-grave.
Records show about 900 dogs arrived since Jan 2025, but paperwork exists for only ~100, leaving >700 unaccounted.
Owner Shannon said he used a .22 rifle and sedated dogs with acepromazine before shooting, claiming he avoided adoptable animals.
Prosecutors are reviewing the case for animal-cruelty and fraud charges ahead of a Monday news conference.

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Story summary

Agents recovered 117 dog bodies and dozens of skulls at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, suggesting a mass-grave.
Records show about 900 dogs arrived since Jan 2025, but paperwork exists for only ~100, leaving >700 unaccounted.
Owner Shannon said he used a .22 rifle and sedated dogs with acepromazine before shooting, claiming he avoided adoptable animals.
Prosecutors are reviewing the case for animal-cruelty and fraud charges ahead of a Monday news conference.