Coverage dated September 18, 2026

Lake Hughes rescue owner charged with 35 counts in animal cruelty case

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

A Lake Hughes rescue owner has been charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty and code violations after prosecutors say more than 300 animals were found living in inhumane conditions.

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NBC Los Angeles
Lake Hughes woman faces 35 charges in animal cruelty case involving more than 300 animals (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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A Lake Hughes woman who operated an animal rescue was charged Friday with 35 felony and misdemeanor counts stemming from allegations that she kept more than 300 animals in filthy and inhumane conditions, leaving some suffering from starvation, dehydration and severe injuries.
KTLA Los Angeles
Rescue owner charged after over 300 animals found in 'inhumane' conditions during raid (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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Christine De Anda faces dozens of animal cruelty charges stemming from a massive Lake Hughes rescue operation earlier this year.
Los Angeles Times
D.A. announces criminal charges against Lake Hughes animal rescuer (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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Prosecutors allege a Lake Hughes woman housed hundreds of rescue animals in unsanitary and inhumane conditions.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Lake Hughes rescue owner charged with 35 counts in animal cruelty case (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Sep 18, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A Lake Hughes rescue owner has been charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty and code violations after prosecutors say more than 300 animals were found living in inhumane conditions.