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Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions at California sanctuary

The Guardian · May 5, 2026, 5:17 PM

Key takeaways

  • Rescue workers with the San Diego Humane Society rescue hundreds of cats from a sanctuary on 1 May.
  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAuthorities in California have rescued more than 400 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats, from a now shuttered sanctuary in San Diego county.
  • The San Diego Humane Society conducted the massive operation last week at Villa Chardonnay, a sprawling facility in Julian that had operated since 2003.

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Rescue workers with the San Diego Humane Society rescue hundreds of cats from a sanctuary on 1 May. Photograph: San Diego Humane Society View image in fullscreen Rescue workers with the San Diego Humane Society rescue hundreds of cats from a sanctuary on 1 May. Photograph: San Diego Humane Society California Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions at California sanctuary San Diego Humane Society finds more than 400 animals at Julian facility, with malnutrition and injuries amid bankruptcy dispute

Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAuthorities in California have rescued more than 400 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats, from a now shuttered sanctuary in San Diego county.

The San Diego Humane Society conducted the massive operation last week at Villa Chardonnay, a sprawling facility in Julian that had operated since 2003.

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