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Exorcist Star Faces Animal Welfare Probe
3 Aug
Summary
- Authorities investigated Blair's shelter for potential neglect.
- 251 dogs found on property; permits expired in 2023.
- No dogs showed signs of illness or injury during the search.
An investigation was launched into actress Linda Blair's animal shelter on August 3, 2026, after authorities obtained an investigative warrant. The probe was initiated due to expired kennel permits from 2023 and concerns over potential animal neglect and code violations. Authorities reported ignoring 24 attempts to contact Blair before the warrant was executed.
During the search, officials discovered 251 dogs on the 2 1/2-acre property. While Blair stated the animals are "fine" and attributed issues to "paperwork," neighbors have voiced long-standing concerns about the number of animals and their well-being. Despite these claims, law enforcement confirmed that none of the dogs displayed signs of illness or injury at the time of the search.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. A friend of Blair's suggested she might be "in over her head" despite her genuine desire to help animals through her no-kill shelter. Dozens of dogs were reportedly brought to her shelter during the 2025 Palisades Fire, potentially exacerbating the situation.
