Our Dog Got Shocked btw Eastern Pkwy and Lincoln

scooper1

Hi – Our dog just got shocked on the south side of the block between Eastern and Lincoln. Bob & Betty’s reports that dogs have been freaking out across the street there for the last day and a half.We called 311 and 911, but Con Ed has refused to come check it out.Seems to be centered around the Nail Salon and Winot. Our dog is going to be okay, but the vet said her major seizure was most likely caused by uncontrolled electricity on the street, maybe from a basement there.Toddlers and pets – please be careful with them, maybe avoid that side of the block until we can get Con Ed to come.

whynot_31

As a fellow dog owner, Thanks.Until Con Ed comes out, you may want to put up some flyers on nearby poles too.…not all people with dogs read this board

FIDO In Prospect Park

From FIDO In Prospect Parkhttp://www.fidobrooklyn.orgIf Con Edison refuses to come, email Street Zaps. They will put the pressure on:http://www.streetzaps.com/Bob IFIDO In Prospect Park——Here’s more on Sidewalk electrical Shock from our health section. winter tips…Electrified Sidewalk Plates/Manhole Covers…StreetzapsStreetzaps.com is a non-partisan initiative organized and led by Blair Sorrel to reduce the year round risk of injury and fatality from contact voltage shocking or electrocution resulting from damaged or tampered wiring. Report a hazard to 311 first – then to streetzaps.Electrified encounters on the sidewalk just may be one of the most unrecognized and under-diagnosed problems facing the urban dog during the winter season.Salt applied to icy streets and sidewalks makes its way to the electrical infrastructure below the surface where it corrodes aging wires and generally enhances conductivity of stray voltage.A few years ago a dog named Barkus was electrocuted here in Park Slope on Third Street just above 4th Avenue. An unused, unsealed lamppost connection buried in the concrete leaked live voltage all the way to the surface.Most dog owners will simply not recognize stray voltage when it happens unless a dog is shocked so severely that he yelps, can’t move; shake violently or the human feels an electrical shock as well. The reaction of a stoic well behaved dog who suddenly bolts or pulls may be dismissed, while the lesser trained dog who pulls all the time will be seen as behaving in character consistent with his disposition.Three winters ago, Denali, a Spinone Italiano was on his way home from the park when he leaped into the air seemingly for no reason, a behavior way out of character. Immediately stray voltage was suspected yet there was no apparent injury to his paws. Annabell, a Great Dane who had been walking next to Denali was unaffected, having apparently just missed the voltage spot.Called 311 Immediately…There was an immediate response from the Fire Dept as well as Con Edison. Con Ed expressed concern for Denali’s welfare and later confirmed the presence of stray voltage that had even electrified the metal areaway fence on the corner house! Con Edison did a lot of refurbishing of power lines at many local intersections during the course of that winter.Again look for the following warning signs…Your dog may suddenly bolt for no reason. They may appear frozen in a spot, shaking violently. They may have a street lamp or spot on the sidewalk that they’re afraid of. These are all good indicators of trouble brewing. Stray electricity is invisible so give your dog the benefit of the doubt. If your dog wants to avoid a section of sidewalk it may be for good reason.DO NOT reach in to assist your dog!Touching your dog if they collapse may prove fatal to you as well! Several years ago, a woman died trying to rescue her dogs from an electrified metal grating in the East Village and the rescuing officers were also severely shocked.Reconsider letting you dog urinate on lampposts. The traditional fire hydrant is a lot safer. Take a look at the street lamps in your area. Are there loose wires visible? Are all of the panels in place or is there obvious need of repair? Call 311 immediately. Rubber soled dog shoes or boots probably offer substantial protection.

eastbloc

I’m surprised no one has mentioned this, but between Winot and Fez there is a storefront that is an active construction site with an above-ground cable sitting on the sidewalk covered by a cord protector ramp.This would seem like the most likely culprit. I would mention it to 311 when you call, along with the address of the construction. I’ll eyeball it on my way home.

whynot_31

Press about how it is happening elsewhere:http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/pet-dogs-zapped-stray-voltage-brooklyn-article-1.1576113