Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine: New Law in New Jersey Makes it Easier for Dog Care Centers to Operate Outdoor Facilities

The state of New Jersey recently passed a new law allowing grass and artificial turf at outdoor dog facilities which K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel had a large part in. Previously, New Jersey's law only allowed for concrete and asphalt, but Steven Parker and K-9 Resorts knew that turf and grass is the safest and most sanitary option for dogs.

“It was a hard uphill battle and took more than four years to get the law changed,” Steven Parker told Pet Boarding & Daycare. “When you believe in something and you know it’s right, you need to persevere and not give up—even if you’re fighting city hall (or worse—the state).”

Steven Parker wrote the bill. It was sponsored by assemblymen Jon Bramnick and backed by many of his fellow assemblymen. It went into committee and passed. From there it went to the Assembly and passed unanimously. Then it went on to the Senate where it also passed unanimously. Very few laws have ever passed with 100 bi-partisan percent votes. Finally, it went to the desk of Governor, Chris Christie, and was signed into law.