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At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter
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· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities found the remains of at least 117 dogs on the grounds.
A disturbing discovery was made at a California animal shelter. Authorities found the remains of at least 117 dogs on the grounds. Many of the dogs had gunshot wounds, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
The shelter, which claimed to be a "no-kill" facility, was the site of a thorough search. In addition to the dog remains, investigators also found 21 canine skulls and hundreds of bones. Further details about this incident are available from the source, including the results of the ongoing investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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