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‘Horrific scene’: 117 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds found at ‘no-kill’ animal rescue shelter
By Akim Powell at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
FORTUNA, Calif. (Gray News) - More than 100 dead dogs were found at an animal rescue shelter in California.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office recovered dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, in dig sites at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, according to a press release.The sheriff’s office searched th...
Key takeaway (Gray News) - More than 100 dead dogs were found at an animal rescue shelter in California.
Why this matters in The Midland
The shocking discovery of over 100 dead dogs at a California animal rescue shelter raises concerns about the oversight of similar organizations in the Midland area. While the incident occurred outside of Texas, it prompts questions about the regulations and monitoring in place for animal rescue groups in Midland County. Local animal lovers and supporters of rescue shelters may be wondering if such a tragedy could occur in their own community. The fact that the California shelter was billed as a "no-kill" facility adds to the outrage and underscores the need for transparency and accountability in animal rescue operations. As the investigation in California continues, Midland residents may want to look into the practices and policies of local animal rescue groups to ensure that animals are being properly cared for and that such a horrific scene is not repeated in their own backyard.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? FORTUNA, Calif. (Gray News) - More than 100 dead dogs were found at an animal rescue shelter in California.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office recovered dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, in dig sites at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, according to a press release.The sheriff’s office searched th...
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