Monterey County Animal Services

Trust Assessment

GoldRated Sep 18, 2026

Municipal Shelter

Online Review Highlights

Caring staff and volunteers
Efficient adoption events
Inconsistent communication and responsiveness

Coverage We Reviewed

KSBW

7/14 - 2 Monterey County dogs found dead at Miranda’s Rescue amid ‘mass graves’ investigation

A Northern California rescue under investigation is now tied to the deaths of two Monterey County dogs, identified by microchips after a June search.

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160 Hitchcock Rd #9450, Salinas, CA 93908

(831) 769-8850

Belgian Shepherd Malinois

ALVIDA, Belgian Shepherd Malinois, adult, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

BECCA, Pit Bull Terrier, young, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

BUSTER, Pit Bull Terrier, young, available for adoption

Queensland Heeler

CAIRO, Queensland Heeler, young, available for adoption

A black French Bulldog standing on green artificial grass, looking directly at the camera with its mouth open and tongue out.

CHANEL, French Bulldog, adult, available for adoption

Siberian Husky / Akita

DIESEL, Siberian Husky / Akita, adult, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier / American Bulldog

DOM, Pit Bull Terrier / American Bulldog, senior, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

HARMONY, Pit Bull Terrier, young, available for adoption

Belgian Shepherd Malinois

HEIDI, Belgian Shepherd Malinois, young, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

HONEY, Pit Bull Terrier, adult, available for adoption

Australian Shepherd

JADA, Australian Shepherd, adult, available for adoption

JEWELS, Chihuahua, adult, available for adoption

American Bulldog / Pit Bull Terrier

KENIA, American Bulldog / Pit Bull Terrier, adult, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

LUNA, Pit Bull Terrier, adult, available for adoption

Siberian Husky / Pit Bull Terrier

MILLIE, Siberian Husky / Pit Bull Terrier, young, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

RAVEN, Pit Bull Terrier, adult, available for adoption

Belgian Shepherd Malinois

A brown dog lying on a grassy field, holding a red and white toy in its mouth.

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler

SPROUT, Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, adult, available for adoption

Australian Kelpie

WILLOW, Australian Kelpie, puppy, available for adoption