Shut Down Miranda's Rescue
As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, Advancing Law for Animals has filed a complaint with California Attorney General Rob Bonta asking his office to take immediate action against Miranda’s Rescue for Large & Small Animals, a Humboldt County nonprofit animal rescue.
The complaint was filed on behalf of longtime animal rescuer Jennifer Raymond, whose investigation helped uncover evidence of alleged animal cruelty and fraud at the rescue. ALA is asking the Attorney General to seek the dissolution of Miranda’s Rescue and to appoint an independent receiver to protect the animals still in its care and safeguard the organization’s remaining assets.
According to the complaint, law enforcement searches of the property have resulted in the recovery of the remains of at least 138 dogs, many with evidence of gunshot wounds. Public shelter records also raise serious questions about the whereabouts of hundreds of dogs transferred to the rescue, while additional dogs and other animals remain on the property.
The complaint alleges that Miranda’s Rescue presented itself to shelters, donors, and the public as a “no-kill” rescue and sanctuary, accepting animals and substantial placement fees on the understanding that the animals would be adopted or cared for at the sanctuary. Records gathered by Raymond show that more than 2,100 dogs were transferred to Miranda’s Rescue from public shelters between 2020 and 2025 alone.
ALA’s complaint asks the Attorney General to use his authority over California charities to protect the animals and the public. Among other things, it asks the state to place the rescue under independent control, arrange appropriate care and placement for the remaining animals, preserve records and assets, investigate the use of charitable funds, and seek to permanently remove Shannon Miranda from control of the organization.
The filing also highlights the role of Raymond, who spent more than a year gathering public records and other evidence before reporting what she found to law enforcement. Her evidence ultimately contributed to searches of the property and the recovery of animal remains.
Advancing Law for Animals is urging the Attorney General to act swiftly to ensure that the animals still at Miranda’s Rescue are protected and that charitable resources intended for animal welfare are properly accounted for.
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