The 67-year-old actor, who runs a dog adoption charity, called it a “surprise visit” but said it was largely a “paperwork” issue.
An Unexpected Visit
Linda Blair’s Southern California property was inspected by county officials in connection with a reported kennel operation housing more than 100 dogs.
The actor, best known for her role in the 1973 film The Exorcist, has not been accused of any crime.
Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Department of Regional Planning entered the property under an inspection warrant.
Questions About Expired Permits
Authorities said the purpose of the visit was to examine buildings and other structures believed to be associated with the kennel operation.
According to the county, permits connected to the facility expired in 2023. Officials also said earlier efforts to contact the property owner had not received a response.
The inspection warrant allowed county representatives to enter the property and determine whether the operation complied with local regulations.
Blair Responds Publicly
Blair later addressed the visit in a video shared on social media.
She described the inspection as a surprise and suggested that the concerns primarily involved paperwork, updated diagrams and administrative requirements.
She also reassured supporters that she and the animals were safe.
A Longstanding Commitment to Animal Rescue
Blair has spent many years advocating for animal welfare.
In 2003, she founded the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding permanent homes for dogs.
The foundation’s website lists more than 100 dogs as available for adoption, although it remains unclear how many were housed at the property inspected by officials.
An Ongoing Investigation
The Department of Animal Care and Control has not disclosed how many animals were found during the visit.
Because the matter remains under investigation, officials said they could not provide detailed information about the inspection or its findings.
The department emphasized that its responsibility is to ensure kennel operations follow legal requirements and provide animals with humane and appropriate care.
Blair Says the Animals Are Safe
In her public message, Blair spoke about the wider challenges facing animal rescue groups in California and across the country.
She thanked supporters and said the foundation’s daily work would continue despite the inspection.
For now, county officials are reviewing the property’s compliance, while Blair maintains that both she and the dogs in her care are doing well.