Linda Blair's home was raided by more than 70 members of law enforcement and other officials on Friday (31.07..26).

The Exorcist star's abode was the subject of an "investigative warrant" as part of a joint investigation between the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, who were looking into a reported kennel operation.

According to TMZ, Linda has a permit to house 60 dogs, but the officials found 200 pooches on the property, an apparent violation, though none of the animals were taken away.

A statement from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) explained the kennel facility's permits had expired in 2023 and attempts by both agencies to contact the owner since then had gone unanswered.

They said: "The goal is to inspect this property for buildings and structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs.

"The warrant allows us to lawfully access the property and verify compliance with County codes."

The department's role during the investigation was to evaluate "animal care, safety conditions, and overall welfare of the dogs housed on the property."

They added: "Our priority is the safety and well-being of both the animals on the property and the people who may be working or residing here.

"This inspection will help us determine whether conditions meet required standards.

"As this is an active and ongoing investigation, DACC is not able to answer specific questions about this case at this time.

"DACC appreciates the public's concern and want to assure everyone that the Department is committed to ensuring all kennel operations meet legal requirements and provide humane care."

Linda was present during the 6am raid and said to have been "extremely cooperative".

The 67-year-old star later addressed the incident on Instagram and insisted she and the dogs were "good in lieu of our surprise visit in 105° heat."

She added: "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.

"I'd rather move forward. And I always say you know a good old-fashioned letter of contact always works. Be safe safe lives support animal rescue cause we're all fighting to save lives."

Linda - who established the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected and abandoned animals - previously described helping animals as her "life's calling".

She told People magazine: "In my 20s, I said, 'I really am struggling.' It was like, for some, a midlife crisis. But, for me, it was my life's calling, saying, 'What about me? The animals need help.'

"So that's where I really started buckling down ... and I was giving my time and money."