"Christine De Anda claimed the animals were 'not emaciated or in bad shape' and stated, 'The animals were cleaned every day, the animals were rotated out into yards every single day, every single dog is happy.'"
"Marcia Mayeda, director of LA County Department of Animal Care and Control, disputed De Anda's claims, stating that the animals were kept in overcrowded conditions and some were underfed."
"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."
"The official count of the animals is 250 dogs and 66 cats, with additional animals including two goats, a pig, a goose, and a parrot rescued from the property."
More than 300 dogs and cats were rescued from a Lake Hughes home, where they were allegedly hoarded in unsanitary conditions. Christine De Anda, the owner, disputes claims of neglect, asserting the animals were well cared for. However, officials report overcrowding and underfeeding. The animals are classified as evidence under California law, preventing their adoption until legal proceedings conclude. Currently, 250 dogs and 66 cats are being housed at various animal care centers, with the potential for a lengthy wait before they can be adopted.
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