{"id":1906,"date":"2026-03-22T02:18:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=1906"},"modified":"2026-03-22T02:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:18:59","slug":"defiant-animal-hoarder-breaks-silence-after-hundreds-of-dogs-and-cats-seized-from-home-in-one-of-largest-rescues-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=1906","title":{"rendered":"Defiant animal hoarder breaks silence after hundreds of dogs and cats seized from home in one of largest rescues ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Dozens of dogs and cats seized from a Lake Hughes home in potentially one of the largest animal rescue operations in US history turned up a Los Angeles area animal care center \u2014 but the cuddly pets could remain in limbo as their alleged hoarder fights for their return.<\/p>\n<p>Furry friends of all sizes and breeds were visited by The Post on Saturday inside kennels at the Downey Animal Care Center, where they anxiously awaited adoption. <\/p>\n<p>More than 300 dogs and cats were recovered from the home of Rock \u2018N Pawz Animal Rescue Christine De Anda, who is accused of hoarding the animals in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. Several required medical care when rescuers arrived on scene, officials said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Downey Animal Care center, where some of the dogs and cats recovered during a raid in Lake Hughes are currently placed in Downey, California on March 21, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Under California law, animals taken in cruelty cases are classified as evidence, meaning they cannot be adopted, transferred or permanently placed until a judge signs off. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The animals are only getting older as the court process drags on, she said. And there\u2019s many animals waiting \u2014 Mayeda said the official count of the animals, which they originally said could be as high as 700, is 250 dogs and 66 cats. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>De Anda claimed the animals were \u201cnot emaciated or in bad shape\u201d in an Instagram post she shared Saturday.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe animals were cleaned every day, the animals were rotated out into yards every single day, every single dog is happy,\u201d she told KTLA, adding that she\u2019ll challenge the seizure in court. \u201cThey were healthy. They were cared for.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>California Post News<\/strong>: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn<br \/><strong>California Post Sports<\/strong> Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X<br \/><strong>California Post  <\/strong>Opinion <br \/><strong>California Post Newsletters<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>California Post App<\/strong>: Download here!<br \/><strong>Home delivery<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>Page Six Hollywood<\/strong>: Sign up here!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marcia Mayeda, director of LA County Department of Animal Care and Control, disputed that claim to the The Post, saying the animals were kept in overcrowded conditions some of them were underfed.<\/p>\n<p>And now the dogs and cats could be stuck in cages for \u201cmonths\u201d unable to be taken in by new owners as the legal process runs its course, Mayeda added.<\/p>\n<p>Under California law, animals taken in cruelty cases are classified as evidence, meaning they cannot be adopted, transferred or permanently placed until a judge signs off.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Dozens of dogs and cats from the operation, one of the Department of Animal Care and Control\u2019s largest ever missions, are housed in kennels at the Downey Animal care center. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>She also said keeping the animals in kennels takes up space for others who could be adopted, and is drain on the department\u2019s resources. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Marcia Mayeda, Director of Animal Care and Control for Los Angeles County poses at the Downey Animal Care center. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mayeda said the official count of the animals is 250 dogs and 66 cats. They are being spread out to different animal care centers across the county, including sites in Lancaster and Carson. Other animals rescued from the property included two goats, a pig, a goose and a parrot, Mayeda said.<\/p>\n<p>She gushed about the rescued pets, saying most were friendly and none were aggressive. Some that have acted scared and reclusive, though Mayeda is not surprised given their care.<\/p>\n<p>Most of animals at the Downey center viewed by The Post had space for themselves, excluding some smaller dogs, who had kennel-mates. Most of the animals smelled, which Mayeda said was due to their lack of bathing and unsanitary conditions. Bathing efforts were underway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Cali - Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia&#8217;s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>She noted that keeping the animals in kennels takes up space for others who could be adopted, and is drain on the department\u2019s resources. Mayeda urged the public to donate to the department\u2019s foundation to support them.<\/p>\n<p>While De Anda has not been charged with any crime, Mayeda said authorities they are still gathering evidence for a case they will submit to the LA District Attorney\u2019s Office. She anticipates an arrest warrant will then be issued.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The DACC director says the animals were kept in overcrowded conditions. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>She noted, without specifying specific numbers or species of animal, that there were dead animals at the rescue site. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Christine De Anda of Rock N\u2019 Pawz Animal Rescue. <span class=\"credit\">Christine De Anda \/ Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Animal Control agents and members of the SPCA are seen outside a home in Lake Hughes, CA. <span class=\"credit\">London Entertainment<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>DACC is calling on animal lovers to adopt, foster, support local shelters, and \u201creputable\u201d rescues. <\/p>\n<p>Mayeda says the rescued animals would make \u201cvery nice pets.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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