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At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 horrific scene. In addition to the dog remains, searches also uncovered 21 canine skulls and hundreds of bones. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The discovery has raised questions about the shelter's operations, but few details have been released so far.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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