By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-01 15:01:55 | Updated at 2026-08-01 17:56:24
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The Exorcist star Linda Blair's home was raided by law enforcement on Friday, in a joint operation between Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning and Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC).
A representative from the DACC told the Daily Mail the 67-year-old actress's permits to house rescue animals have been expired since 2023.
Blair has not been accused of criminal activity, but an inspection warrant was issued after multiple attempts to contact her kennel went unanswered.
According to TMZ, the horror movie star is permitted to house about 60 dogs, but 200 canines were discovered at her residence. It was reported that agents arrived to the property at 6am.
The inspection involved evaluating animal care, safety conditions, and the overall welfare of the dogs housed on the property.
The Daily Mail has contacted Blair for comment.
The Exorcist star Linda Blair's home was raided by law enforcement on Friday, mandated by the Los Angeles County District Attorney
Blair is best known for her depiction of Regan MacNeil, a possessed girl, in the 1973 horror film
Per TMZ, Blair was present throughout the raid and 'extremely cooperative.'
Blair later addressed the incident by sharing a video to her main Instagram page on Friday.
'Hey everybody it's me, Linda B. I just wanted to check in because today we got a really big surprise visit.'
The star continued, 'And as it turns out, there is nothing but some paperwork and some new diagrams.'
Blair shared that she wanted to give the update to her followers and fans since the inspection reached the news.
'I'm fine, the animals are fine. And we just have some paperwork that has to be dealt with and that's all. That's what this was all about.'
'I don't know why mail isn't used more often to notify somebody. Just saying,' she concluded.
Blair is the president and founder of Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, launched in 2003.
Blair later addressed the incident by sharing a video to her main Instagram page on Friday
'I'm fine, the animals are fine. And we just have some paperwork that has to be dealt with and that's all. That's what this was all about,' she said
A mission statement on the website says its goal 'is to alleviate suffering, while rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abused, neglected and abandoned animals.'
It further notes, 'We aid in crisis situations, while educating, encouraging and empowering the public to make a difference in the lives of those whom have no voice.'
Less than one week ago Blair called upon her 100,000 Instagram followers to donate to her cause.
'I'm coming to you because a lot of you think I just run an organization, but I've been hands-on [with] animal welfare since 1984 when someone stole my Jack Russell Terrier, Shiba,' she said at the start of a video.
She continued: 'It's hot. It's hot around the country; the whole country is suffering right now, so it's really hard to ask for donations, but I'm asking you, for those of you that have the means.'
Blair reiterated in an accompanying caption: 'I am hands-on in my foundation. I am the main rescuer... healer, behaviorist, trainer and matchmaker for adopters.'
The star has a goal of $5,000, which she indicated will go toward getting a group of rescue dogs spayed, neutered, microchipped, and given rabies shots.
After establishing herself as a Scream Queen with The Exorcist, Blair starred in horror films including 1978's Stranger in Our House, 1981's Hell Night, and 1988's Grotesque.
Blair is the president and founder of Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, launched in 2003; pictured in October 2023
In 1996 she made a cameo in Scream and appeared on Broadway the following year in Grease.
Then in 2006, she guest-starred on Supernatural, playing the role of Detective Diana Ballard.
In 2010, she appeared as herself on the cable series Pit Boss and Jury Duty.
And in 2021 she returned to The Exorcist franchise, reprising her role as Regan MacNeil.
