Authorities in Northern California are investigating a case in which the remains of at least 117 dogs are reportedly found at a “no-kill” animal rescue facility. Multiple outlets report that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and investigators unearth the bodies during excavation work on the property. Many of the dogs show signs consistent with gunshot wounds, and investigators recover remains that include skulls, bones and other animal remains, along with collars in some accounts. Several reports note that bullet fragments are present in some remains, supporting the gunshot-wound findings. Outlets also say that the total number of dead animals discovered is likely to rise as excavations continue, and that hundreds of other animals are feared missing from the facility. One report adds that the investigation is prompted after the sheriff’s office receives a tip from animal advocates. The authorities’ investigation is ongoing, and the reports describe claims of animal abuse and cruelty as the basis for further examination.