in an Instagram post<\/a> that she feels the raid was overblown.<\/p>\n\u201cThe animals are good in lieu of our surprise visit in 105\u00b0 heat!\u201d she wrote. \u201cTurns out we just have some paperwork to do and some diagrams, but as everybody knows, I\u2019m looking to move so I can be more educational and help more animals.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d 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\u2019re all fighting to save lives,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Officials said in a statement to PEOPLE that the goal of the operation was to examine the property and the potential \u201ckennel operation.\u201d FilmPublicityArchive\/United Archives via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Blair originally starred as possessed girl Regan MacNeil in the 1973 film. She reprised her role as MacNeil in the 2023 sequel The Exorcist: Believer. FilmPublicityArchive\/United Archives via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Officials said in a statement to PEOPLE that the goal of the operation was to examine the property and the potential \u201ckennel operation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to inspect this property for buildings and structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs,\u201d officials said in the statement. They added that Blair\u2019s facility\u2019s permits expired in 2023 and said multiple attempts by the agencies to contact Blair had failed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe warrant allows us to lawfully access the property and verify compliance with County codes,\u201d the department said, adding its role during the operation was to evaluate \u201canimal care, safety conditions, and overall\u00a0welfare of the dogs\u00a0housed on the property.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur priority is the safety and well-being of both the animals on the property and the people who may be working or residing here,\u201d continued the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. \u201cThis inspection will help us determine whether conditions meet required standards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair originally starred as possessed girl Regan MacNeil in the 1973 film. She reprised her role as MacNeil in the 2023 sequel The Exorcist: Believer.<\/p>\n
She also starred in 12 episodes of the animal rescue television show Pit Boss from 2010 to 2012.<\/p>\n
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