251 dogs found at unlicensed LA County kennel run by 'Exorcist' actor Linda Blair

Actress Linda Blair's dog rescue facility in Los Angeles County was inspected after complaints and found to house 251 dogs without proper licensing. County officials cited her for exceeding allowed limits at the property. The investigation revealed the kennel was operating without required authorization.

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National story. 14 articles from 11 sources. 10 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 5, 2026.

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2 sources
Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 5, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

251 dogs found at unlicensed L.A. County kennel run by 'Exorcist' actor Linda Blair

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

'The Exorcist' actor Linda Blair's home and dog kennels searched by L.A. County officials

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

‘Exorcist’ star Linda Blair’s home searched over ‘kennel operation,’ Los Angeles County officials say

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4 sources
FoxlaCenter· Aug 5, 2026

Actress Linda Blair cited after 251 dogs found at unlicensed Acton rescue facility

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Over 250 dogs found at ‘Exorcist' actress Linda Blair's rescue site

The ColumbianCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Home of ‘Exorcist’ star Linda Blair raided in dog case

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Aug 3, 2026

'Exorcist' star Linda Blair's dog kennel under 'active and ongoing' investigation, animal services say

FoxlaCenter· Aug 1, 2026

Investigators search 'Exorcist' actress Linda Blair's LA County animal rescue property for compliance

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 5, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

251 dogs found at unlicensed LA County kennel run by 'Exorcist' actor Linda Blair

Ran by 2 outlets· New Hampshire Union Leader, The Brunswick News
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

‘Exorcist’ actress Linda Blair addresses police raid on her dog rescue

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

‘Exorcist’ actress Linda Blair addresses police raid on her dog rescue

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

‘The Exorcist’ actor Linda Blair’s home, dog kennels searched by LA County officials

Independent Journal ReviewRight· Aug 3, 2026

'The Exorcist' Star Responds After Officials Search Property Housing More Than 100 Dogs

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DeadlineLean Left· Aug 1, 2026

Linda Blair Says Search Of Her Reported Kennel Operation Was About “Paperwork”

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  1. Aug 1Only center coverage:Investigators search 'Exorcist' actress Linda Blair's LA County animal rescue property for compliance
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