Lake Hughes Rescue Operator Charged After More Than 300 Animals Removed

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Los Angeles County prosecutors say Christine De Anda, operator of Rock 'N' Pawz, was charged with multiple animal cruelty counts after more than 300 animals were removed from a Lake Hughes property.

Case statusCharged

Location reportedLake Hughes, Los Angeles, CA

Person named in reportChristine De Anda

Incident date2026-03-20

First reported2026-09-18

Last updated10/6/2026

Case details

Case 26AVCF01162 includes 12 felony counts of cruelty to an animal, three misdemeanor cruelty counts and additional non-animal and code-related counts. Prosecutors alleged animals were kept in inhumane and unsanitary conditions.

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Lake Hughes Animal Rescue Operator Charged With 35 Counts of Animal Cruelty and Code ViolationsProsecutor / District Attorney · 2026-09-18 ↗

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