Monthly Archives: January 2011

A few wonderful memories of Sam…more to come

Posted on January 30, 2011 by
Sam and Lucy

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It’s been two months since Sam’s death, I still cry everyday from losing him and in such a tragic way.  I miss him so much.

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Contact voltage claims another four-legged victim…..

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Her name was Luna, a 10-month old Labrador. Like Sam, she was out on a walk with her owner. Last Thursday in Providence RI, Luna walked over a manhole cover which had frayed and faulty wiring died from electrocution. My … Continue reading →

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A great quote…..

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

I just came across this beautiful quote from German Short-haired Pointer Rescue, and wanted to share: “He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu:There’s no contact voltage here in Vancouver, BC, CA…..

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

That’s exactly what the the City of Vancouver, Canada would like its citizens to believe. A man and his dog were severely shocked from a light pole last week, 1-12-11 while walking on a wet sidewalk on a downtown street. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Roger Lane

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

I would like to share an important and special link with you http://onepeople.org/node/2389. As you know, Jodie Lane, Jodie S. Lane Foundation (strayvoltagenyc.org) was killed from contact voltage in January 2004 while walking her dogs in NYC. Sadly, her father … Continue reading →

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Seattle City Light knew of street light problem for awhile

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

I am surprised and not surprised at the same time to learn of the latest development relating to my dog Sammy’s death. I will give credit to SCL for their recent efforts in finding and repairing contact voltage in streetlights … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Risk of Stray/Contact Voltage (from NYC)

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Here is some additional information on contact voltage from New York City. Again, the purpose of this is not to incite fear, but to educate people to be aware of the surroundings. “Between 2004 and December 2009, 1014 people or … Continue reading →

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SCL Updates

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

SCL Inspections Seattle City Light has hired two companies to inspect the 20,000 metal streetlights and 10,000 ‘hand hole’ plates for contact voltage. They will be publishing (it appears) weekly status reports on their Power Lines blog. You can follow … Continue reading →

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Jodie Lane and Sammy….R.I.P.

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

Jodie Lane and Sammy….In Memoriam. Contact/stray voltage took their lives..they are so missed and will be loved forever. R.I.P. Jodie loved dogs, perhaps Sammy is with her now, giving her that special love that we can only get from our … Continue reading →

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