# California rescue operator charged with 35 felonies

> California animal rescue operator faces up to 24.5 years in prison for alleged cruelty to 300 animals.
- Title: California rescue operator charged with 35 felonies · Fox News
- Summary: California animal rescue operator faces up to 24.5 years in prison for alleged cruelty to 300 animals. Christine De Anda, 57, charged with 35 felonies for…
- Keywords: christine de anda, rock 'n' pawz, los angeles county, dacc, animal cruelty, felony charges, lake hughes, california, news, politics, rescue, operator
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/us/california-animal-rescue-operator-charged-felonies-alleged-inhumane-unsanitary-conditions
- Author: Eric Mack
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christine de anda, rock 'n' pawz, los angeles county, dacc, animal cruelty, felony charges, lake hughes, california, news, politics
## California rescue operator charged
Christine De Anda, 57, faces 35 felony counts and misdemeanors for alleged cruelty to 300 animals at Rock 'N' Pawz rescue in Lake Hughes, California.
## Alleged inhumane conditions
Animals suffered dehydration, severe injuries, starvation and urine and fecal burns in filthy conditions at the rescue facility.
## DA's office statement
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said the operator left animals to suffer or die from starvation, dehydration, and untreated injuries.
## Search warrant details
Over 300 animals were removed from the facility via a March 20, 2026 search warrant executed by Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control.
## Animal conditions
Animals lived in saturated excrement, had untreated illnesses, were emaciated, and confined in small crates without proper comfort.
## Bail and charges
Prosecutors requested $914,500 bail for De Anda ahead of arraignment at Antelope Valley Courthouse.
## Key takeaway

Christine De Anda, 57, charged with 35 felonies for leaving 300 animals in severe squalor at Rock 'N' Pawz rescue in Lake Hughes, California.