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agame2323 · 08-26-2009, 02:10 PM

***WARNING*** HORRID STORY BELOW

Keep in mind, this is an animal lover. BIG TIME animal lover. I'm interested to hear your opinions.

STORY

A dog belonging to Robin Starr, chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA, died last week after being left alone for about four hours in her car.

This morning, Starr and her husband, Ed, cried while recounting the story of what happened last Wednesday morning in an interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch at the SPCA's offices.

Ed Starr said that last Wednesday, as his wife prepared for work, he put the couple's 16-year-old dog into her Volvo station wagon. She often took the dog -- a deaf and blind dog named Louie -- to work with her, according to the couple. He was her favorite dog, she said.

Robin Starr arrived at work about 8 a.m. without realizing that the dog was in the car, they said.

About noon, she went to her car to go get lunch, and that's when she noticed Louie in the car. She took the dog inside to the SPCA clinic, then to an emergency veterinary clinic. The dog died about midnight of kidney failure, the Starrs said.

According to the National Weather Service, last Wednesday's temperature in Richmond was 79 degrees at 8 a.m. and had reached 91 by noon.

Tamsen Kingry, the SPCA's chief operating officer, said this morning that "the SPCA board of directors does not waiver in its support" of Robin Starr. She has been CEO of the Richmond SPCA since 1997. Starr said she does not plan to resign.

For more on this story, see tomorrow's Richmond Times-Dispatch.

-- Jeremy Slayton

The Mystery Machine · 08-26-2009, 02:12 PM

I hate hearing stories about babies and animals left in the car, I have to skip them most of the time. I wish you would have alluded to that in your title.

agame2323 · 08-26-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mystery Machine

I hate hearing stories about babies and animals left in the car, I have to skip them most of the time. I wish you would have alluded to that in your title.

sorry

Had I known this I would have told you ahead of time?

The Mystery Machine · 08-26-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by agame2323

sorry

Had I known this I would have told you ahead of time?

Nice and snarky, thanks.

AKL_Megs · 08-26-2009, 02:18 PM

Sounds like no matter what the circumstances, she made a HUGE mistake.

It's like the pot calling the kettle black.

Secondly, what husband puts a DOG in the car and does not inform his wife that it is in there? My DH tells me when he leaves a WRAPPER in my car.

Big oops.

I don't know what should happen to her. I doubt she will be fired though. Politics.

raysnkaysmom · 08-26-2009, 02:18 PM

In a case where the dog/child is purposely left behind...I'd want the max penalty...

I beleive this may have truly been a case of a horrible accident and she didn't know if her husband didn't tell her. The dog could have been asleep in the back and she never saw it on her ride in...

Very sad

belle&sebastiansmom · 08-26-2009, 02:19 PM

There was a story that Oprah profiled not long ago about a child left in the car, exact same circumstances as this story. Mom was a busy principal, wasn't supposed to take child to daycare that morning, dad put baby in car, baby later died.

Terrible mistakes happen. Very sad situation. If she truly didn't know the dog was in the car, then I'm sure she's punishing herself much more than anyone else could.

Mrs.Toad · 08-26-2009, 02:21 PM

Nothing should happen to her. Her husband put the dog in the car without her knowing. She got to work without realizing the dog was there.

It was a tragic accident.

I think there would be more of a case against the husband. Why in the world would he put the dog in the car without telling her? That's weird.

ChrizJen · 08-26-2009, 02:22 PM

This sounds like a tragic miscommunication. Nothing more. It's not like she just forgot the dog was there. She didn't know in the first place. I feel really horrible for her. That had to be the worst...walking to the car to find your beloved pet that way.

How very sad.

cinmell · 08-26-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Toad

Nothing should happen to her. Her husband put the dog in the car without her knowing. She got to work without realizing the dog was there.

It was a tragic accident.

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Originally Posted by ChrizJen

This sounds like a tragic miscommunication. Nothing more. It's not like she just forgot the dog was there. She didn't know in the first place. I feel really horrible for her. That had to be the worst...walking to the car to find your beloved pet that way.

How very sad.

I agree. I don't think anything should happen to her because it sounds like miscommunication or lack of communication and an accident.

lillygator · 08-26-2009, 02:28 PM

it sounds like it was truly a mistake on her part. I am not sure what should ultimately happen though.

bumbershoot · 08-26-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by agame2323

sorry

Had I known this I would have told you ahead of time?

For the future, it's always nice to have some sort of warning in the title or very first sentence, if your story is going to talk about something horrid.

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Originally Posted by belle&sebastiansmom

If she truly didn't know the dog was in the car, then I'm sure she's punishing herself much more than anyone else could.

Agreed.

BeachGirlFLA · 08-26-2009, 02:33 PM

Her husband should get the max penalty for the dog's death, but nothing should happen to her.

DrCavin · 08-26-2009, 02:39 PM

He will be signed by the Eagles before next week.

raysnkaysmom · 08-26-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DrCavin

He will be signed by the Eagles before next week.

sorry, but its nice to have a little humor in sad situations...

08-26-2009, 02:10 PM	#1
agame2323 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 358	Hmmmm. You tell me. What should happen to this women? *WARNING* HORRID STORY BELOW Keep in mind, this is an animal lover. BIG TIME animal lover. I'm interested to hear your opinions. STORY A dog belonging to Robin Starr, chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA, died last week after being left alone for about four hours in her car. This morning, Starr and her husband, Ed, cried while recounting the story of what happened last Wednesday morning in an interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch at the SPCA's offices. Ed Starr said that last Wednesday, as his wife prepared for work, he put the couple's 16-year-old dog into her Volvo station wagon. She often took the dog -- a deaf and blind dog named Louie -- to work with her, according to the couple. He was her favorite dog, she said. Robin Starr arrived at work about 8 a.m. without realizing that the dog was in the car, they said. About noon, she went to her car to go get lunch, and that's when she noticed Louie in the car. She took the dog inside to the SPCA clinic, then to an emergency veterinary clinic. The dog died about midnight of kidney failure, the Starrs said. According to the National Weather Service, last Wednesday's temperature in Richmond was 79 degrees at 8 a.m. and had reached 91 by noon. Tamsen Kingry, the SPCA's chief operating officer, said this morning that "the SPCA board of directors does not waiver in its support" of Robin Starr. She has been CEO of the Richmond SPCA since 1997. Starr said she does not plan to resign. For more on this story, see tomorrow's Richmond Times-Dispatch. -- Jeremy Slayton __________________ Whitewater Rafting FAQ and Things To Know Last edited by agame2323; 08-26-2009 at 02:42 PM.

08-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
The Mystery Machine Grease can't be good Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In Missouri somewhere Posts: 29,656	I hate hearing stories about babies and animals left in the car, I have to skip them most of the time. I wish you would have alluded to that in your title. __________________

08-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
AKL_Megs I'd Rather Be At AKL!!! I feel exposed if I'm not covered Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 2,743	Sounds like no matter what the circumstances, she made a HUGE mistake. It's like the pot calling the kettle black. Secondly, what husband puts a DOG in the car and does not inform his wife that it is in there? My DH tells me when he leaves a WRAPPER in my car. Big oops. I don't know what should happen to her. I doubt she will be fired though. Politics. __________________ -DH -Me

08-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#6
raysnkaysmom I don't think I'd mention I was in jail in an interview I just hope my 4000th post doesn't say something stupid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 8 hr drive from Orlando! Posts: 5,307	In a case where the dog/child is purposely left behind...I'd want the max penalty... I beleive this may have truly been a case of a horrible accident and she didn't know if her husband didn't tell her. The dog could have been asleep in the back and she never saw it on her ride in... Very sad __________________ Tracy (Mom to DD14, DD9, DS23months, DD-the baby in the ticker) 1st WDW trip - July 03 CSR&ASMu - April 04, Feb 05, Feb 06(added cruise), Oct06(grown girls trip), Aug 07 May 09 Big Family Vacation

08-26-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
belle&sebastiansmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,743	There was a story that Oprah profiled not long ago about a child left in the car, exact same circumstances as this story. Mom was a busy principal, wasn't supposed to take child to daycare that morning, dad put baby in car, baby later died. Terrible mistakes happen. Very sad situation. If she truly didn't know the dog was in the car, then I'm sure she's punishing herself much more than anyone else could. __________________

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08-26-2009, 02:21 PM	#8
Mrs.Toad The poster formerly known as AnaheimGirl A frequent eye-roller and one who has also, um, danced in a cage Likes to catch the early edition of Poo Watch in the morning Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,088	Nothing should happen to her. Her husband put the dog in the car without her knowing. She got to work without realizing the dog was there. It was a tragic accident. I think there would be more of a case against the husband. Why in the world would he put the dog in the car without telling her? That's weird. __________________ ~~Aggie Hidden Mickey, Maui style

08-26-2009, 02:22 PM	#9
ChrizJen I am not a Koala Bear at the zoo!! Sorry about the lack of linkage Oh, I can't believe what I let you people rope me into!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 3,837	This sounds like a tragic miscommunication. Nothing more. It's not like she just forgot the dog was there. She didn't know in the first place. I feel really horrible for her. That had to be the worst...walking to the car to find your beloved pet that way. How very sad. __________________ What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?!? "When I make mistakes, I use a lot of salt. Salt makes mistakes taste great." -BNL First Magic Cruise! September 17, 2005 First Wonder Cruise! September 21, 2003

08-26-2009, 02:28 PM	#11
lillygator Mom of two Princesses! Grew up wanting to be a can can girl let's just say my whoop whoop's woke the sleeping giant! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The World's Best Sand ~ Siesta Key, FL Posts: 28,838	it sounds like it was truly a mistake on her part. I am not sure what should ultimately happen though. __________________ *V's Bad Girl Guide to Partying Through Panama!* Join my 2006 trip and planning adventures ~ *Bad Girl* style! Yo ho, yo ho A Pirate's Life for V ~ Comandeering the Disney Magic 12/9-12/16 Hide the rum, the 2007 Bad Girl Adventures have begun! '04 ~ Pop, AKL, ASMo, WL & Wonder Cruise! '05 ~ ASMo, CBR, CSR, ASMu, Pop, Poly & Eastern Cruise! '06 ~ POR, ASSports, ASMusic x 2, AKL, BWI, POP & Double Dip Cruise! '07 ~ CBR, ASMo, BCV x 2, OKW, Orlando Breeze, POP!! '08 ~ Offsite Knight's Inn YUCK! ~ Stealing the Magic ~ May Repo! Candy Cane Inn! '08 ~ May DCL Western!

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BeachGirlFLA DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,234	Her husband should get the max penalty for the dog's death, but nothing should happen to her. __________________

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