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Oakland Dogs Shot, Buried at Rescue

21 May 2026 09:25

Oakland Animal Services has revealed that dogs transferred to Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna were shot and buried in a mass grave, with the operator admitting to euthanizing them himself. - Multiple dogs were reported as adopted but were actually killed.

- Only one of Oakland's transferred dogs, Redwood, was found alive on the property. - The operator, Shannon Miranda, admitted to shooting dogs in the head after failing to find a vet.

- Cities including Rio Dell, Ferndale, and Fortuna have suspended contracts with the rescue. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is investigating, and Oakland Animal Services is reviewing its transfer protocols.

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