Eilyn and Ray Jimenez, the celebrities of HGTV's Divided by Design, have misplaced a beloved pet, they usually alleged on Thursday had died within the care of a Miami canine sitter and was cremated with out their consent.

"In case you assume your pet is protected along with your pet sitter, assume once more," they wrote in a put up that each shared this week. They went on to say that their 12-year-old Shih Tzu, Aria, died Aug. 29, they usually have been advised that the canine "handed peacefully in her sleep."

The canine sitter, who they named of their put up, allegedly advised them {that a} vet good friend — who even texted them — relayed that Aria had died from a coronary heart assault.

TV stars say, nevertheless, that "each a part of that story was fabricated."

Cremation data "present Aria's physique was introduced in the identical day she died — by the sitter's companion — with a 'rush' request. When the cremation heart workers requested what occurred, the companion admitted Aria had been killed by a bigger canine. They described seen trauma: her scalp indifferent, one eye bulging — accidents unimaginable to confuse with a peaceable passing," the couple claimed.

They accused the canine sitter, who was alleged to have taken care of the canine, with not even being within the metropolis.

"She was in Las Vegas, competing in a jiu-jitsu event…whereas our canine was left together with her companion and round larger canine we by no means accepted," the Jimenez put up learn. "They cremated Aria with out our consent — erasing proof and concealing what occurred. The 'vet good friend' wasn't a veterinarian in any respect."

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The Jimenezes mentioned "Aria deserved higher" and alleged that they nonetheless weren't getting the reality from these they felt have been accountable.

"We’ve got given them each alternative to return ahead with the reality, but they proceed to cover behind lies," the assertion continued. "Errors can occur. However fabricating a narrative this elaborate to keep away from accountability shouldn’t be a mistake — it’s deception. All we would like is the reality, and accountability for the life that was misplaced."

The emotional message included a disclaimer that it was "not meant to harass, threaten, or defame any particular person or enterprise, however to hunt transparency and accountability for the occasions surrounding the demise of our canine, Aria."

They added that their message is "supported by documented proof, private communications, and publicly accessible materials, together with reserving data, screenshots, and timestamps. All statements mirror our direct expertise and verified documentation."

Leisure Weekly has reached out to the corporate; the opposite Instagram accounts that have been linked to displayed a response that they weren't accessible. "The hyperlink you adopted could also be damaged, or the web page could have been eliminated," a message learn.

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Rover did, nevertheless, give a prolonged assertion to PEOPLE: "Our hearts exit to Mr. and Mrs. Jimenez as they mourn the lack of Aria. Many people at Rover are pet dad and mom ourselves, and we are able to solely think about the heartbreak Aria's household goes by," it begins.

The corporate mentioned that it has "carried out an intensive investigation into Aria's passing," that the sitter concerned had been "deactivated from our platform with out the choice to enchantment, that means she can not talk or guide new stays with pet dad and mom through Rover. We stand prepared to help regulation enforcement with their investigation ought to they develop into concerned. Our workforce has been involved with Mrs. Jimenez to supply her assist throughout this difficult time."

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