Second search warrant at Miranda's Rescue authorizes excavation to see if additional deceased animals are buried on site

Today, for the first time, Humboldt County Sheriff's Office stated, "This is an active animal cruelty, fraud, and theft investigation."  

Listed in today's HCSO press release about this second search warrant served in Miranda's Rescue investigation are several agencies.

Other media have the staff and can go wait to see if HCSO releases additional information at 2 p.m. I will add any HCSO official updates and do whatever original follow up I can. I will be updating this post.

10:20 a.m: I tried calling Shannon and it went to voicemail.

10:54 a.m. It is my understanding that Ms. Allison Jackson is on the scene or was on her way there. 

11:03 a.m Jenna Moore saw Ms. Jackson speaking with a deputy, Jenna Moore was driving her white truck and screamed, "Hi Hilori."

Hilori is one of Shannon's more vocal supporters.

11:09 a.m. HCSO Undersheriff JD Braud was speaking with HCSO Lt. Mike Fridley. Saw me walking towards them and went inside. Don't know if that is a coincidence or not.?

I am doing other work, trying to do my own follow up and getting reports from the scene and may have to edit/clarify./update.

HCSO Press Release (June 23, 2026):

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, California Attorney General’s Office, California Department of Justice, United States Department of Agriculture, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, is actively conducting a search warrant operation and follow-up investigation at Miranda’s Rescue, located at 1603 Sandy Prairie Road in Fortuna, California.

Background:

On April 22, 2026, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received credible information regarding allegations of felony animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy associated with Miranda’s Rescue.

Due to the serious nature and complexity of the allegations, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division was assigned as the lead investigative unit. A search warrant was obtained and authorized for Miranda’s Rescue, including the residence and business property.

On May 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., investigators served the search warrant and seized evidence related to the investigation. Since that time, investigators have interviewed dozens of animal shelters throughout California, as well as some shelters outside of the state. Investigators have also interviewed witnesses and victims and have received hundreds of tips through phone calls and emails.

Through the investigation, it has been determined that hundreds of dogs were transferred or turned over to Miranda’s Rescue by private citizens and animal shelters. A significant number of those animals have not been accounted for.

Additional Search:

Based on the large number of animals that remain unaccounted for, investigators served a second search warrant at Miranda’s Rescue on June 23, 2026, at 8:00am.  The warrant authorizes the excavation of the property in an effort to locate additional deceased animals believed to be buried on site.

Sheriff’s investigators have been working collaboratively with the FBI, California Department of Justice, United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, California Attorney General’s Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California.   This is an active animal cruelty, fraud, and theft investigation.   

Members of the Cal Poly Humboldt Anthropology Department, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and private forensic veterinarians are assisting with the excavation operation.  Additional information, if available, will be provided on scene at 2:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of Sandy Prairie Road.