# Animal welfare investigations in California

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-welfare-investigations-in-california
> Updated: 2026-11-06T23:53:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement and animal control agencies in California have conducted raids involving the seizure of multiple dogs during separate investigations.

In Vallejo, Solano County Sheriff’s Deputies and Animal Control officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Carolina Street. The operation resulted in the seizure of 44 dogs as part of an animal cruelty investigation into a resident operating a breeding and adoption business. Officials described the location as a “hoarder house” containing animal waste and cramped living conditions. The resident, who has a history of legal issues regarding animal welfare, claimed the animals were healthy and belonged to her mother.

In San Francisco, police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Sea Cliff neighborhood as part of an investigation into alleged squatting and a deed-fraud scheme. During this operation, Animal Care and Control seized seven pit bulls, including two adults and five puppies, citing concerns regarding abandonment, inadequate care, and a lack of required licenses.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: San Francisco police raid Sea Cliff home over alleged squatting

San Francisco police raided a Sea Cliff home on Friday as part of an investigation into alleged squatting and deed fraud. Seven dogs were also seized by Animal Care and Control.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-police-raid-sea-cliff-home-over-alleged-squatting

### 2026-10-15: Vallejo home raid results in seizure of 44 dogs

Authorities seized 44 dogs from a Vallejo, California home during an animal cruelty and hoarding investigation involving resident Susan Anthony.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vallejo-home-raid-results-in-seizure-of-44-dogs

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