Petition: 117 Dogs Were Found Dead and Buried at a Place That Called Itself a Sanctuary

Authorities in Humboldt County, in northern California, uncovered a horrific scene at a facility that had presented itself as a no-kill rescue and sanctuary. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, investigators recovered the remains of 117 dogs in various stages of decomposition, along with dog skulls and hundreds of buried bones, and found roughly 600 dog collars across the property. Many of the dogs reportedly showed evidence consistent with gunshot injuries, and officials are now working to account for the roughly 730 animals believed to have passed through the facility over the past year. Sheriff William Honsal has said the investigation “is just getting started.” The animals who died there deserve answers — please sign the petition to demand a full investigation.

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No facility that claims to protect animals should ever become a mass grave. The hundreds of families who surrendered beloved animals to this place are owed the truth. Sign the petition to urge authorities to devote every available resource to the investigation, identify everyone responsible, and pursue the strongest possible charges. If you ever suspect animal cruelty or neglect near you, One Green Planet’s guide on how to identify animal abuse and what to do walks through how to report it safely. For more on the ongoing case, see Newsweek’s reporting.

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