In a recent announcement during the King County Board of Health meeting on Thursday, officials unveiled plans to enhance transparency and safety in the pet care industry. Starting in the second quarter of 2024, Public Health will expand its pet business regulations and permits webpage. This update will include a comprehensive list of permitted establishments, any active permit suspensions and instructions on how pet owners can access inspection history.
2023, an inspection revealed gross unsanitary conditions and inadequate staffing, resulting in a suspension of the facility's permit. Despite this, the facility continued to operate under appeal, with progress towards compliance noted during subsequent re-inspections.The situation escalated when a fire occurred in Nov. 2023, rendering the building unfit for occupancy due to structural damage. Public Health inactivated the permit following the fire.