McGuire, Rogers Call Miranda’s Rescue ‘Absolutely Sickening,’ Vow Legislative Action

Press release from the California State Legislature:

Crews work to find remains in one of several sites at the scene. [Photo by Mark McKenna]

Last week the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced that remains of 117 dogs were found in two excavated areas of the Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary property. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the facility since April after receiving evidence of animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy. According to reports, hundreds of additional animals remain unaccounted for.

Senate Pro Tempore Emeritus Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Chris Rogers issued the joint statement below:

“What’s happened at Miranda’s Rescue is absolutely sickening and the operators must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. This horrific incident has exposed a blind spot in our animal welfare system, and enhanced transparency is needed. We commend the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement officials for their thorough investigation and for concerned neighbors that trusted their gut and asked authorities to step in. We are exploring every legislative avenue to help ensure a tragedy like this never happens again and will have more to report soon.”

Earlier:

• • Search Warrant Served at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna Amid Animal Abuse and Fraud Investigation
  • Paid to Save Them, Accused of Killing Them: The Investigation Into Miranda’s Rescue
  • HCSO: Miranda’s Rescue Investigation Remains a Priority
  • Miranda’s Rescue Case Sparks Outcry at Supes Meeting
  • HCSO Executes New Search Warrant at Miranda’s Rescue, Brings Heavy Equipment to Property
  • 731 Animals Unaccounted For: Investigators Dig at Miranda’s Rescue as Remains Recovered
  • Pet Cemetery Exhumed: What the Dead Will Reveal
  • Excavation at Miranda’s Rescue Appears to Have Wrapped After Three Days; Dozens of Remains Confirmed, Sources Say Far More
  • ‘Far From Over’: Sheriff Says Miranda’s Rescue Investigation Enters New Phase as Investigators Process Recovered Microchips
  • No One Is Checking: Inside California’s Unregulated Animal Rescue System
  • Live Press Conference: Sheriff Set to Reveal Details in Miranda’s Rescue Investigation