Ten Dogs Lost Forever in Trainer’s Care. Families Deserve Justice.
It started with one text message. A Southern California family was told their beloved dog had “died in its sleep” and had already been cremated. But what began as a suspicious tragedy quickly spiraled into something far darker: at least ten dogs are now confirmed dead, all while under the care of the same trainer.
Today, investigators have arrested that trainer—53-year-old Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit—and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Tingfeng Liu, on charges of animal cruelty and destruction of evidence. Police allege the couple not only allowed the deaths of at least ten dogs but also attempted to cover it up by cremating the animals’ remains before many owners even knew what had happened.
This is not just heartbreaking—it’s a deep betrayal of trust. Families entrusted Sit with their companions. Instead, their dogs never came home.
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A Grim Discovery
According to the Irvine Police Department, detectives began investigating Sit after a grieving pet parent contacted authorities. The owner had received a text from Sit claiming their dog had passed peacefully overnight and was already cremated. The explanation raised red flags.
As investigators dug deeper, they discovered something horrifying. At least ten dogs had died in Sit’s care. Several of their remains were tracked down at crematoriums across Southern California—remains families never consented to having processed.
Officers booked Sit and Liu into Orange County Jail on multiple charges, including animal cruelty and destruction of evidence. Police confirmed they are working with veterinary pathologists to perform necropsies on the recovered remains in an effort to determine how the dogs died.
“This case is about more than negligence,” one investigator explained. “It’s about uncovering whether these deaths were accidental—or deliberate.”
More Victims May Still Be Out There
Detectives believe Sit worked with pet owners across Southern California, operating under several company names, including “Happy K9 Academy.” Police are now urging anyone who lost a dog while in Sit’s care—or who has information about his activities—to come forward.
The scale of this tragedy may still be unfolding. If investigators confirm more dogs died under Sit’s watch, the true count of lost lives could be even higher than ten.
Meanwhile, devastated families are left without answers—and without their beloved pets. Dogs who were supposed to be trained, cared for, and returned home instead ended up dead, cremated, and discarded.
This isn’t just negligence. It’s cruelty, compounded by deception. And it highlights the urgent need for stricter protections when it comes to who we allow to work with animals.
Not Just a Crime—A Wake-Up Call
While Sit and Liu now face criminal charges, arrests alone won’t guarantee this never happens again. Without stronger laws, without permanent bans on animal ownership, and without mandatory mental health intervention for offenders, tragedies like this will continue to repeat.
This isn’t only about the dogs already lost—it’s about preventing the next ten. Or twenty. Or a hundred.
Every time someone entrusts their pet to a trainer, groomer, or caretaker, they’re placing their faith in a system that currently doesn’t do enough to weed out dangerous individuals. When that trust is broken, it devastates families and puts more animals at risk.
That’s why we’re demanding more than just criminal charges. We need lasting, systemic change:
- A lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of this kind of cruelty.
- Full revocation of all business licenses allowing them to operate with animals.
- Mandatory psychological counseling to address the underlying issues that fuel this violence.
No second chances. No more excuses. Lives are at stake.
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A Community in Mourning
For the families affected, the grief is immeasurable. Dogs are more than pets—they’re companions, confidants, and family members. Losing them under suspicious, preventable circumstances is a trauma that will never fully heal.
The community is outraged. Animal advocates and pet lovers alike are calling for sweeping reforms. Many are sharing their fears that if offenders like Sit and Liu are allowed near animals again, more lives will be lost.
“This wasn’t just a tragic accident,” one local resident said. “This was betrayal. Pure and simple. And if we don’t take action, it will happen again.”
Demand Change Today
The ten dogs lost can never be brought back. But their deaths do not have to be in vain. Their stories can be the catalyst for real, lasting protections—if we raise our voices now.
The justice system will handle the charges. But it’s up to us, the public, to demand stronger laws that ensure no other family endures this nightmare.
Together, we can turn heartbreak into action. Together, we can protect the pets we love.
👉Sign the petition now to demand a lifetime ban on animal ownership, permanent license revocation, and mandatory counseling for the guilty. Let’s make sure no more families lose their beloved dogs like this again.
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