Btubes18 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 An executive for an anti-animal cruelty group says her 16-year-old blind and deaf dog died after she accidentally left him in her hot car for four hours. Robin Starr, the CEO of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says she didn't realize "Louie" was in the car until noon. Starr's husband, Ed, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch he put the dog in her car as she got ready for work Aug. 19. She often took the dog to work with her. Robin Starr took the dog to two clinics, but he died of kidney failure. The National Weather Service says the temperature had reached 91 degrees by noon that day. The board of the SPCA says it still supports Starr, who has been CEO since 1997 and does not plan to resign. It was unclear whether she would be charged. Link to Article http://www.kansascity.com/440/story/1406826.html Pretty insane how she didn't notice a dog in her car on the way to work, but then again some people will forget a baby in the car. Thought this was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hopefully they will execute her. At least lock her up for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Her husband put the dog in the car as she got ready for work... there is your problem right there. What a terrible situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hopefully they will execute her. At least lock her up for a few years.Wouldn't be surprised if the animals rights people demanded that. We do live in a society that doesn't believe in accidents anymore. Someone must be punished for everything or our bloodlust isn't satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hopefully they will execute her. At least lock her up for a few years.You're something else.:doh:A month or something ago, a woman who co owned a day care, forgot she had the neighbors kid in the back of her car and it died the same way. No charges were pressed, because it was an honest mistake. It's a shame, but it happens. Huge difference between this and taking you dog somewhere like the mall and keeping it locked in there intentionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Huge difference between this and taking you dog somewhere like the mall and keeping it locked in there intentionally. Or electrocuting it because it failed to win a dogfight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 that is sad- and what a stupid husband to not tell her. I can't figure out how anyone could leave thier dog or kid in a car- and not know they were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan133 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 You're something else.:doh:A month or something ago, a woman who co owned a day care, forgot she had the neighbors kid in the back of her car and it died the same way. No charges were pressed, because it was an honest mistake. It's a shame, but it happens. Huge difference between this and taking you dog somewhere like the mall and keeping it locked in there intentionally. kids are not referred to as "it". I'm sorry, I don't mean to be a dick, but that's a huge pet peeve of mine when people refer to other individuals as it. as for the story, I think the SPCA, as opposed to PETA, does necessary and for the most part wonderful work. This seems like just as really sad mistake. I know I would be heartbroken if my last dog had died because of something I did rather than because of old age. I don't know why, but I think that if a really old dog died because of my own negligence, I'd feel extremely bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 that is sad- and what a stupid husband to not tell her. I can't figure out how anyone could leave thier dog or kid in a car- and not know they were there. It does seem farfetched to not notice a dog or child in the backseat when you drive/get out. That said, perhaps the car was really a large SUV and the dog was in the back area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 It does seem farfetched to not notice a dog or child in the backseat when you drive/get out.That said, perhaps the car was really a large SUV and the dog was in the back area? Far fetched? Not at all. My dog goes to sleep in the leg area behind the drivers seat. Not to mention that when you go to work your often thinking ahead and not focused on what might or might not be in the back seat of your car. I personall have never looked into the back of my car unless I'm looking for something specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hopefully they will execute her. At least lock her up for a few years. Even if SPCA fires her she can always play in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 that is sad- and what a stupid husband to not tell her. I can't figure out how anyone could leave thier dog or kid in a car- and not know they were there. Then how is her husband stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxBuddy21 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 It is an understandable mistake. It was an old dog and probably laid down and went to sleep as soon as it was put in the car. This one is on her husband for not telling her he put the dog in the car. Accidents are accidents and should be treated as such. We need to cut people some slack for being human sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 It makes me sick to think about something like that happening to my dog:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 If veiled references to Vick are going to be used it would be nice if intent became part of the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 OMG thought I was the only one noticing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botched Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 We do live in a society that doesn't believe in accidents anymore. Someone must be punished for everything or our bloodlust isn't satisfied. Ugh. So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Far fetched? Not at all. My dog goes to sleep in the leg area behind the drivers seat. Not to mention that when you go to work your often thinking ahead and not focused on what might or might not be in the back seat of your car. I personall have never looked into the back of my car unless I'm looking for something specifically. I concur. Also the dog was 16 years old, blind, and deaf. The dog was probably sleeping in the back and never made a peep. Sad story. I feel bad for this woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 kids are not referred to as "it". I'm sorry, I don't mean to be a dick, but that's a huge pet peeve of mine when people refer to other individuals as it. If I remembered the gender I would have used it, but technically, isn't everything an "it"?If veiled references to Vick are going to be used it would be nice if intent became part of the discussion. A- not thin B- Funny C- Vick earned 100% of it. Get over it. We do live in a society that doesn't believe in accidents anymore. Someone must be punished for everything or our bloodlust isn't satisfied. Agreed. The same goes for the lawsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Guess I am one of the few who restrains his dog while driving. That's why I thought it was odd that he/she would never know (or remember) that their dog in in the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 A- not thin B- Funny C- Vick earned 100% of it. Get over it. I have absolutely no idea what that means, kb. Care to explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Then how is her husband stupid? for putting the dog in the car and not telling the wife. Unless I read the article wrong... nope, it says he put the dog in the car. I imagine that if he had told her- she would have known the dog was there. Like the people w/ 6 kids, who go to walmart and leave the baby in the car. The dad had a few kids who needed to pee- so he goes in thinking the wife will get the baby. The wife goes in the store with the other kids and thinks the dad has the baby. How the hell do you forget your baby???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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