What should be a routine dog walk in Pittsburgh has turned into a nerve-wracking gamble for some pet owners. Over the past two years, multiple dogs have been shocked, and in one case killed, while walking on city sidewalks. The incidents span several neighborhoods and have led city crews and utility workers to pull poles and metal covers out of service to test for stray voltage. Veterinarians report treating animals for burns and trauma, and residents are demanding clearer explanations for how public walkways end up energized. Tonight, Channel 11 is set to air an 11 Investigates segment on how to spot risky conditions along your usual route.
Where the shocks have happened
Channel 11’s reporting has traced cases to Squirrel Hill, Oakland and the Strip…..