Angeles County searches Linda Blair home in kennel probe

The Los Angeles County home of actress and animal welfare advocate Linda Blair was searched by authorities on Friday, July 31, 2026, as part of an investigation into a reported kennel operation on the property. The multi-agency inspection, which involved approximately 70 personnel, was conducted to verify compliance with county codes and assess the welfare of a large number of rescue dogs housed at the residence.

Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and the Department of Regional Planning executed an investigative warrant at the property early Friday morning. In a statement, the DACC said the goal was to inspect the site for structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs. Authorities stated that the facility's permits had expired in 2023 and that multiple attempts to contact the owner since then had gone unanswered.

While Blair had previously been permitted to house approximately 60 dogs, authorities reported finding a significantly higher number on the property during the search. Estimates of the count varied, with some reports indicating more than 100 dogs and others placing the number closer to...