BOSTON -- For the second time in one week, another dog was shocked while walking on a Boston Street.

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Officials said that Mali, a Black Labrador, was walking with a dog walker at about 10 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Staniford and Cambridge streets near Government Center when it was shocked. The dog survived the jolt.

"She just stopped in pain and fell over. People were gathering around because the noise was so loud. She was obviously in pain," dog owner Robin Kievit said.

The dog walked over three exposed wires to a former street light that were live 13 months after records show they were shut off.

"We sent an inspector out. He conducted an inspection of the perimeter and he did find live wiring," Boston Inspectional Services spokeswoman Lisa Timberlake said.

The Massachusetts Transportation Department hired a contractor to move the light post in question.

"At that time, their electrical subcontractor in January 2003 disconnected the power that powers this location. What happened between January 2003 and today is unclear," Massachusetts Transportation Department spokesman Jon Carlisle said.

"It appears this problem was on our customer's equipment. The area has been made safe. We will work with the city to help them to make any necessary changes," NStar said in a statement.

The incident comes just one day after a 16-month-old dog died after being electrocuted by a hot spot on a street in Allston, Mass. Cassius, was electrocuted as his 13-year-old owner, Kyle Devito, was walking him. The dog, a Boxer, stepped on an asphalt patch that covered a live electrical wire. The boy was unhurt.

The patch covered a hole where a light pole once stood. The pole was removed but the electricity was never shut off by NStar, which has accepted responsibility for the accident. The city will be fining the company, saying it should have shut off power to the spot when the pole was removed.

"With the salt and the water, if you have stray current, even if you are not on metal, if there is enough current there, the briny solution acts as a conduit," Boston City Councilor Maura Hennigan said.

If you have concerns about hot spots in your neighborhood, you can contact NStar at: (800) 592-2000 or through its Web site.