Linda Blair Addresses Kenel Inspection at Her California Property

Linda Blair recently addressed a search of her Southern California property as part of an ongoing investigation into a kennel operation allegedly housing over 100 dogs. The 67-year-old star of ‘The Exorcist’ assured the public that she and the animals in her care are well after a surprise inspection by Los Angeles County officials.

The inspection was conducted as part of a joint operation by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. According to People magazine, the purpose was to assess the welfare of the animals and ensure compliance with county regulations.

Blair posted a video on Instagram on July 31, stating, “Checking in, I’m good. The animals are good in lieu of our surprise visit in 105° heat! With as busy as we all are in animal rescue and saving lives from the hot deserts and abandoned animals and shelters, everyone’s emails and social media are overloaded.”

She further explained that the inspection highlighted some paperwork and diagram requirements. “Turns out we just have some paperwork to do and some diagrams but as everybody knows, I’m looking to move so I can be more educational and help more animals,” Blair said.

The investigation arose due to allegations of expired kennel permits as of 2023 and unreturned communication attempts by the property owner.

The department stated, “The warrant allows us to lawfully access the property and verify compliance with County codes.” They emphasized the priority of ensuring safe and humane conditions for the animals and people on the property. Officials confirmed the investigation is ongoing and further details are not yet available.

According to TMZ, which broke the story, Blair was present during the inspection and cooperated with the authorities, with no dogs removed from the premises.

Blair used the opportunity to raise awareness about her Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, established in 2003 for the rescue and rehabilitation of neglected animals. In her video, she reiterated that the visit focused on administrative issues rather than the condition of the animals.

Christina Dugan Ramirez, an entertainment journalist with over 15 years of experience, reported this story for Fox News Digital.