LA County Animal Shelters Hold Sunday Adoption Events to Find Homes for Pets in Need
Massive Animal Rescue Operation in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – In an unprecedented operation, authorities rescued approximately 300 to 400 dogs and cats at a property in Lake Hughes on Friday morning. This effort involved the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and the District Attorney’s office, alongside various regional animal welfare agencies.
To accommodate the influx of animals, all seven DACC care centers will open on Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for emergency adoption hours. The initiative aims to find homes for current residents, helping free up space for the newly rescued animals.
The rescue operation took place at a property on the 46000 block of 226th Street West during a cruelty investigation. While initial estimates suggested that as many as 700 animals were present, final counts confirmed the number at around 316. DACC officials indicated that this situation has created “significant demand” on county resources.
In a statement, DACC emphasized the urgency of the situation: "Right now, all seven of our care centers are supporting a large-scale animal seizure—an effort that is placing significant demand on our staff, space, and resources. Creating space is critical so we can continue to provide care for animals coming into our system."
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger acknowledged the challenges faced by the personnel involved in the operation, commenting, "I want to recognize the dedicated personnel… who are working tirelessly in extreme heat and challenging conditions to carry out a massive rescue operation in Lake Hughes."
As the rescued animals undergo medical evaluations, they are not yet available for public adoption. DACC asks the public to consider adopting pets already in the system to help clear the shelters. A court order is necessary before the newly rescued animals can be made available for adoption. County officials are collaborating with the judicial system to expedite this process.
This coordinated rescue effort underscores the commitment of various agencies to address animal welfare concerns in the region.
