In a heartbreaking case out of Irvine, California, an animal trainer and his girlfriend have been arrested after authorities discovered that at least ten dogs died while in their care. The Irvine Police Department announced the arrests of 53-year-old Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit of Irvine and 23-year-old Tingfeng Liu of Vista on charges of animal cruelty and destruction of evidence.
The investigation began when a concerned pet owner contacted the police on a Wednesday evening, reporting that their dog trainer had informed them their pet had died in its sleep and was already cremated. This immediately raised alarms. Officers from the Animal Services Unit and patrol division quickly launched a full investigation. As they dug deeper, it became clear that this wasn’t an isolated incident—at least ten dogs had reportedly died under Sit’s supervision.
Police worked swiftly to locate the remains of several dogs, which were found at various crematoriums throughout the area. Detectives believe Sit operated under multiple business names, including “Happy K9 Academy,” and served pet owners across Southern California.
“We are working closely with veterinary professionals who will perform necropsies to determine how the dogs died,” said Irvine Police spokesperson Kyle Oldoerp. “Our priority is determining if the deaths of the dogs were accidental or intentional.”
Authorities were especially disturbed by Sit and Liu’s actions following the dogs’ deaths. The couple allegedly attempted to cremate the dogs before informing the owners, an action that raised significant suspicion. Both individuals were booked into the Orange County Jail as the investigation continues.
Detectives are still gathering information and evidence and are asking any pet owners who experienced a sudden loss of their dog while under Sit’s care to contact the department. The community has been left shocked and saddened, grappling with the betrayal of trust placed in someone expected to care for their beloved animals.
As the case unfolds, the priority remains bringing justice to the affected families and uncovering the full extent of what happened to these innocent pets.
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