Actress Linda Blair stated that she and the animals at her Southern California property are "good" following a surprise inspection by Los Angeles County officials on Friday. The "Exorcist" star, 67, confirmed the visit was part of an active investigation into a reported kennel operation that may house over 100 dogs.
Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and the Department of Regional Planning executed an inspection warrant to assess the welfare of the animals and ensure compliance with county regulations. According to reports, the kennel permits for the property expired in 2023, and multiple attempts to contact the owner had been unsuccessful.
Blair, who founded the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation in 2003 to rescue and rehabilitate abused animals, addressed the situation on social media. She described the visit as a "surprise" and indicated that it was related to administrative matters, specifically "paperwork and some new diagrams." She added that she is planning to relocate her rescue operation to a more educational facility.
"Checking in, I’m good. The animals are good in lieu of our surprise visit in 105° heat!" Blair wrote in an Instagram post on July 31. "With as busy as we all are in animal rescue and saving lives from the hot deserts and abandoned animals and shelters, everyone’s emails and social media are overloaded."
A statement from the DACC indicated that the warrant allowed officials to "lawfully access the property and verify compliance with County codes." The department also stated that investigators were assessing "animal care, safety conditions, and overall welfare of the dogs housed on the property." The matter remains under active investigation, and the DACC declined to provide further details, citing its commitment to ensuring kennel operations meet legal requirements and provide humane care.
TMZ reported that Blair was present during the inspection and cooperated with authorities. No animals were removed from the property. Blair encouraged her followers to support animal rescue organizations, emphasizing the collective effort to save lives.