http://www.examiner.com/x-16781-Tallahassee-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Animal-rights-CEO-accidently-leaves-dog-in-car-kills-it
Heat kills Labrador retriever left in car on Bainbridge
"Bainbridge Island police report that a woman inadvertently left her dog, a black Lab named "Bear," in her car for a couple of hours on Thursday.
When she found the animal, it was dead.
The woman returned home at 11 a.m. but forgot the dog was in car. She began looking for the animal in the car several hours later.
Police say the car's windows were apparently closed. Investigators determined that outside temperatures ranged from 70.02 to 80 degrees but could have reached from 110 to 120 degrees inside the vehicle.
The case will be forwarded to prosecutors for possible charges."
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/archives/177095.asp
Heatwave kills unsheltered dog August 26, 2009
The RSPCA received a complaint about the treatment of the dog after its death on Monday from heat stress at a residence near Hope Island.
The couple are likely to be charged under the Animal Care and Protection Act.
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/heatwave-kills-unsheltered-dog-20090826-eysw.html
Up date- The Robin Starr incident has now gone national with 389 news articles. Richmond Animal Care and Control is investigating the death of a pet belonging to the head of the Richmond SPCA. "At this time, charges are not forthcoming for Robin Starr," and added the case is under investigation."
Now, I do realize that this was an accident but if it was me that did it, I would be talking to a lawyer right about now.