{"id":6196,"date":"2026-08-03T12:35:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:35:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:35:50","slug":"exorcist-star-linda-blairs-california-home-raided-over-undocumented-kennel-operation-with-100-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=6196","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Exorcist\u2019 star Linda Blair\u2019s California home raided over undocumented kennel operation with 100 dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>Law enforcement officers and animal control officials descended on a property in southern California owned by \u201cThe Exorcist\u201d actress Linda Blair to investigate a large-scale kennel operation she runs out of her home, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=6194\">Bay Area events calendar for Aug. 7-13 weekly editions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The property search, a joint operation between the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, unfolded on Friday afternoon. They obtained an investigative warrant amid allegations that there were upwards of 100 rescue dogs living on the property without proper documentation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe warrant allows us to lawfully access the property and verify compliance with County codes,\u201d the DACC said in a statement to People. \u201cOur priority is the safety and well-being of both the animals on the property and the people who may be working or residing here. This inspection will help us determine whether conditions meet required standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Blair previously had a permit for her kennel facility, the DACC said it expired back in 2023. It further explained that officials from both departments tried to contact Blair on several occasions, but to no avail, prompting their impromptu visit.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the 67-year-old actress was cooperative, telling TMZ she has not been accused of criminal conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=6192\">California scientists build robot to look for great white sharks near beaches<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Blair addressed the incident with a video shared to Instagram on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am fine, the animals are fine, and we just have some paperwork that has to be dealt with, and that\u2019s all this was all about,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In a written caption accompanying the video, Blair added: \u201cThe animals are good in lieu of our surprise visit in 105\u00b0 heat! With as busy as we all are in animal rescue and saving lives from the hot deserts and abandoned animals and shelters, everyone\u2019s emails and social media are overloaded!\u201d<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Back in 2003, the actress founded the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to \u201calleviate suffering, while rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abused, neglected and abandoned animals,\u201d according to its website.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=6190\">California could require voter ID. 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