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Irvine dog trainer convicted of killing and cremating 11 pets
By Hetty Chang at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
An Orange County-based dog trainer was convicted of animal cruelty after he was accused of killing 11 dogs and trying to cover up the crimes.
Kwong Chun Sit, 54, of Irvine killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van, causing fatal heatstroke, according to the prosecutors. Sit ...
Key takeaway Kwong Chun Sit, 54, of Irvine killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van, causing fatal heatstroke, according to the prosecutors.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The conviction of Kwong Chun Sit, an Irvine dog trainer, for killing 11 dogs and attempting to cover up the crimes, raises concerns about the lack of oversight in the pet care industry in Los Angeles County. The fact that Sit was able to operate his Happy K9 Academy with seemingly no checks on his treatment of animals, until the tragic deaths of these pets, is alarming. This case highlights the need for pet owners to thoroughly research and vet any individual or business they entrust with their pets' care. The Los Angeles community should also be aware of the resources available to report suspected animal cruelty, such as the local animal control agency or law enforcement. As Sit faces sentencing, the community will be watching to see if justice is served for the victims and their grieving owners, and if measures will be taken to prevent such heinous crimes from happening again in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An Orange County-based dog trainer was convicted of animal cruelty after he was accused of killing 11 dogs and trying to cover up the crimes.
Kwong Chun Sit, 54, of Irvine killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van, causing fatal heatstroke, according to the prosecutors. Sit ...
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