Updated
Updated · Patch · Aug 3
Authorities Search Linda Blair's Rescue Home, Seize 0 Animals in Compliance Check
Updated
Updated · Patch · Aug 3

Authorities Search Linda Blair's Rescue Home, Seize 0 Animals in Compliance Check

3 articles · Updated · Patch · Aug 3

Summary

  • Dozens of Los Angeles County investigators searched Linda Blair's home-animal rescue Friday and removed no animals, according to multiple reports.
  • TMZ said the visit was not a criminal probe but a compliance check on whether Blair exceeded permitted animal numbers and whether the animals were properly cared for.
  • Blair, 67, said on Instagram that "the animals are good" and described the issue as paperwork and diagrams as she plans to move the rescue.
  • The search involved animal control, zoning, building and safety, and the District Attorney's Office, after earlier reports said officials were examining an expired kennel permit and claims the property housed far more dogs than allowed.

Insights

Could the expired permit of Linda Blair's 200-dog rescue operation force the closure of her renowned animal sanctuary?
Will the recent raid on Linda Blair's property redefine how large-scale animal sanctuaries are regulated in California?
How does a massive celebrity-backed animal rescue balance noble intentions with strict local zoning laws and bureaucracy?