Serval Cat's Fate in Ordinance Limbo

"Laura R." wrote in message
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Actually, here in NY, putting booties (especially rubber-soled) on
one's dog is actually a very good idea. We've had a recent rash of
both people and dogs getting electrocuted by grates in the sidewalks
and streets. Apparently the wiring that juices this city tends to
disintegrate under there and many of these grates become electrified.
Public officials tell us that people rarely notice it because of the
fact that we wear shoes that protect us from the shocks that come
from these underground "shorts", but that dogs are the most common
victims because they have no protection on their little feet.

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=:-o! I always knew street/sidewalk grates were hazards! The first (maybe
second) time I lived in Japan, there was a story going around about how a
cyclist rode over one of those grates when it gave in. The cyclist was
thrown from his bike and died from head injuries. I have always had a fear
of them since then and try to avoid walking over them. Now I'm even more
paranoid! I don't want to get electrocuted!

rona

--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham

"Laura R." wrote in message
...
Actually, here in NY, putting booties (especially rubber-soled) on
one's dog is actually a very good idea. We've had a recent rash of
both people and dogs getting electrocuted by grates in the sidewalks
and streets. Apparently the wiring that juices this city tends to
disintegrate under there and many of these grates become electrified.
Public officials tell us that people rarely notice it because of the
fact that we wear shoes that protect us from the shocks that come
from these underground "shorts", but that dogs are the most common
victims because they have no protection on their little feet.

snip

=:-o! I always knew street/sidewalk grates were hazards! The first (maybe
second) time I lived in Japan, there was a story going around about how a
cyclist rode over one of those grates when it gave in. The cyclist was
thrown from his bike and died from head injuries. I have always had a fear
of them since then and try to avoid walking over them. Now I'm even more
paranoid! I don't want to get electrocuted!

rona

--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham