Miranda's Rescue

Both Friends of Oakland Animal Services and Oakland Animal Services have fully supported the ongoing investigation into Miranda’s Rescue from the beginning, providing investigators with all available records and evidence. We remain dedicated to seeking justice for the dogs we sent to Miranda’s Rescue. They had names, lives, and people who loved them. They mattered. We continue to grieve their … [Read more...] about Why FOAS Is Not Pursuing a Civil Lawsuit Against Shannon Miranda

OAS and FOAS Joint FAQ Update Regarding Miranda's Rescue Since publishing our initial FAQs on May 22, 2026, investigators began executing a second search warrant at the Miranda’s Rescue property on June 23, 2026. We know our community has many questions, and these updated FAQs share what we have learned, along with the steps OAS and FOAS are taking in response. We will continue to share … [Read more...] about Update Regarding Miranda’s Rescue

For both our organizations, we are devastated by the news coming out of Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, California. OAS is proud to provide a range of animal welfare services in our city; Friends of Oakland Animal Services’ mission is to provide homes, health, and happiness to Oakland’s animals in need. In pursuing our missions, we supported the transfer of dogs to Miranda’s Rescue, and it is now … [Read more...] about FOAS and OAS Joint FAQ about Miranda’s Rescue

FOAS Community Update Together with our partners at Oakland Animal Services (OAS) and with all of you, we are anxiously awaiting further news about the situation at Miranda’s Rescue. The Humboldt County Sheriff Department is gathering evidence and pursuing its investigation. More than anything, we are focused on the Animal Control Officers completing their work of scanning all dogs currently … [Read more...] about FOAS update about Miranda’s Rescue

Dear FOAS Community Member, We are posting to inform you of some very disturbing news. In the past week, serious allegations have come to light concerning the treatment of animals at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, CA, a place where FOAS has transferred many dogs for rescue. Here is a link to an article just published in the Humboldt County’s … [Read more...] about FOAS Statement about Miranda’s Rescue