Testimonies

The Only Living Survivor Speaks Out

1/24/08

Phil Vanaria "miraculously survived" a nearly fatal shocking episode in August 1997.  He did nothing more mundane than use a pay phone in the West Village on one muggy summer day.  Read his heart wrenching account of how that horrifying experience altered his life, and his ongoing ordeal in trying to tell his whole story at the New York City Council on Read the Full Story.

Dog Shocked by Fire Hydrant

9/6/07 – Anonymous.  Weather: Clear sky

 I was walking on the North side of 44th Street approaching 11th Avenue when my dog got a strong electrical shock as we passed by the fire hydrant about 20 feet West of 11th Avenue.  The hydrant is on the North side of 44th Street.  I found no manhole covers, caps or grates on the sidewalk.  I notified Con Edison and was pleased that they checked the area, determined the cause of the shock had to do with new electrical wiring beneath the side walk and got the issue resolved in 24 hours.  My dog ended up limping for 4-5 days and is now ok.  I've told everyone with dogs in the neighborhood about it.

Protest Stray Voltage

Marcus Garvey Park, 120th St. between Lenox and 5th Aves, South Harlem on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. by the Mushy & Mama Foundation For the Love of Dogs.

What is human grief in dog years?  On the anniversary of the electrocution of her beloved Mastiff, Mushy, the New York Post reporter, Denise Buffa issued a pivotal statement.  Read Denise's Full Statement.