ARGYLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The owners of a dog boarding facility in Washington County where 21 dogs died almost did not show up for court. The grieving families showed up to demand justice.

“She just seems so arrogant. Like stuck her nose in the air and walked out. They are our babies, and she didn’t even care,” said Heidi Elmore.

Robert and Anastasia Palulis were expected to be in the Argyle Town Court by 5:30 on Tuesday evening. Their lawyer cited a security concern as to why his clients did not show up. However, the judge disagreed and found no reason for the couple not to be in court.

“How they treated and cared for our dogs. That makes me sick to my stomach. They thought they didn’t have to show up. To accept the consequences. Of what they did,” said Hannah Elmore who lost her dog Pi

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