Linda Blair, best known for her role in the 1973 film "The Exorcist," has spoken out after Los Angeles County officials executed an inspection warrant on her Southern California property. The search was part of an active investigation into a reported kennel operation allegedly housing more than 100 dogs.

The 67-year-old actress reassured supporters that she and the animals in her care are "good" despite the surprise visit from authorities on Friday, which took place amid 105° heat. Blair shared 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."

Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning conducted the inspection. The search targeted a property "associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs," according to People magazine.

Blair described the investigation as a mix-up over paperwork and encouraged supporters to donate to the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, the nonprofit she founded in 2003 to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected, and abandoned animals.

This development follows concerns raised by animal advocates about overpopulation and rescue efforts, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by animal welfare organizations.

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