After 2 fires at dog daycare businesses, proposed bill aims to increase pet safety at kennels

The proposed bill would mandate fire sprinkler systems at dog daycare and boarding facilities, require businesses to notify customers of any license suspensions.

SEATTLE — Washington state lawmakers have proposed a bill that aims to increase safety at dog daycare and boarding facilities after both of Seattle’s Dog Resort locations caught fire in the span of just nine months.

Nearly a year ago on Feb. 1, 2023, a fire tore through The Dog Resort in Lake City where more than 100 dogs escaped and all survived.

The Seattle Fire Department said it was accidental and started by the dryer. According to a fire inspection

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