In King County, a renewed emphasis on business transparency is set to transform how pet care providers operate, with local authorities proposing increased openness to ensure pet owners are better equipped to make decisions about their animals' welfare. After enduring the heartache of a fire at The Dog Resort in SoDo, which ended in the untimely death of one dog and serious injury to another, residents like Allison Scarborough are urging for this change. "It was something I never could have dreamed would have even happened," Scarborough said in a heartrending account to KIRO 7.

The tragic incident, which saw Scarborough's dogs flee from the burning facility, with one undergoing a fatal encounter with a vehicle and the other sustaining severe injuries, has now become a catalyst for the change many pet owners have long sought. "I will never be okay with what happened to Georgie or Remi because it was entirely preventable if the business had been operating safely," she explained to KIRO 7 in a statement that underscored the depths of her loss and her determination for reform.

Support for increased transparency has grown within the community, with former clients of the now-shuttered Dog Resort SODO expressing their approval. These individuals have commended Public Health – Seattle & King County for heeding their calls to shed light on the inner workings of pet care facilities, particularly those under investigation. Scarborough, who spearheaded the push for transparency, recounted the ordeal of losing one dog to a traffic accident and rescuing another from a perilous fall after the fire in an emotional plea detailed by KING 5.