11 dogs are dead, and there may be more. Their lives ended far too soon in the care of someone trusted to protect them.

Kwong Chun Sit, a dog trainer in California, and his girlfriend Tingfeng Liu, have been charged with animal cruelty and destroying evidence after the horrifying deaths of at least ten dogs in their care.

Many of these innocent animals may have died in a single day. Instead of notifying grieving pet parents with honesty, Sit allegedly tried to cover it up, attempting to cremate the dogs and sending suspicious messages to families.

We cannot stay silent.

These dogs felt fear, pain, and confusion — and they deserve justice. Every animal lover knows that dogs are more than pets. They’re family. The people who caused their deaths must be held accountable.

We demand a full and transparent investigation, complete necropsies on all dogs involved, and that prosecutors pursue the maximum charges and penalties allowed by law.

No cover-ups.

No second chances for those who abuse animals.

Photo: Irvine Police Department