The Animal Court Podcast

Over 730 animals — dogs, cats, horses, and more — were transferred to Shannon Miranda's celebrated "no-kill" sanctuary in Fortuna, California with promises of finding their forever homes.
Only 116 were confirmed adopted. Investigators exhumed 117 carcasses, 21 skulls, and hundreds of bones. Microchips traced back to 38 families and 6 shelters.
Shannon Miranda’s Rescue:  California
Shannon charged up to $5,000 per animal, faked the adoptions, and shot them with a .22 rifle. Investigators found 117 bodies, 600 empty collars, and a barn covered in blood. He is still open for business.
You will meet our guests:
Jennifer Raymond & Jenna Moore
These are the two women who blew this case wide open. Jennifer spent 20 years filing complaints that went nowhere. Jenna refused to give up. Together, they found the bodies and handed the evidence to the Sheriff.

He charged up to $5,000 per animal, faked the adoptions, and shot them with a .22 rifle. Investigators found 117 bodies, 600 empty collars, and a barn covered in blood. He is still open for business.
Meet Our Guests: Jennifer Raymond & Jenna Moore
These are the two women who blew this case wide open. Jennifer spent 20 years filing complaints that went nowhere. Jenna refused to give up. Together, they found the bodies and handed the evidence to the Sheriff.
Photo: Sukey Lewis / KQED
 
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This is the story of how sixty-one thousand people fought for three years and watched a confessed animal torturer walk out of a Chicago courtroom without serving a single day. Today, John Garrido of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation joins us to talk about their fight to pass Shelly's Law.

One got a petty theft charge. We contacted over 20 officials demanding answers on the torture. The mayor told us it was not his problem. Twenty officials found time to ignore us. Not one has contacted Ginger's devastated owner.

EP 00 JUNE 4, 2026 · 45 MIN
Betrayal in the Barn—The Las Vegas Equestrian Terror
Cooney's Law. Reba's Law. Two landmark victories for animals that could help define the future of justice in Nevada.
Guest: Gina Greisem- Nevada4Voters.org
 
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EP 003 MAY 27, 2026 · 50 MIN
The Dogs of Skid Row-On The Streets of Los Angeles
Dogs drugged. Dogs abused. The city is hiding. The mayor is hiding. A federal complaint has been filed.
Guest: Rebbeca Cory www.standupforpits.us
 
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EP 002 MAY 21, 2026 · 40 MIN
The Roots Of Cruelty
Understanding Neglect, Intentional Abuse, Overpopulation, and Puppy Mills
Janelle Babington and Paul Mueller
 
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EP 001 · MAY 14, 2026 · 50 MIN
Why We Started The Animal Court
The PACT Act, Animal Cruelty, and the Fight for Justice  Guest: Erin Sharoni
 
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