Authorities in California discovered the remains of 117 dogs buried on the property of an animal rescue organization, prompting an investigation into alleged animal cruelty and fraud. The discovery was made at the Angelic Paw Animal Rescue.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office began investigating the rescue after receiving a complaint. During their investigation, deputies found the buried remains. The total number of deceased animals discovered is 117.
Officials have not yet released specific details regarding the cause of death for the animals or the timeline of the alleged offenses. The investigation is ongoing.