Bill introduced in Congress (US)

[josie1918]

Here is something wonderful, there is a bill in congress currently up for consideration that would, if passed, allow pet owners tax deductions, up to $3,500.00 for pet expenses, this does not include the purchase or adoption fees for a pet, but does include veterinary care, food, and other necessities.
Hope we can all encourage our congressmen to vote YES for this bill.

[Noobs]

Wow! Here is a link (one of several I found on google) on this story - it's called the HAPPY bill:

http://www.katu.com/news/local/64178172.html

[wvvdiup1]

That would be great, IF this bill passes! Think about it: we need some health care reform (still being debated in Congress), we do get have tax exemptions on medical care or expenses, and since we consider our pets as part of the family, why not have tax exemptions for them, too?

[wvvdiup1]

Oh, one other thing, maybe a tax break/exemption if one adopts a dog or any other animal from a shelter!

[ithinkican]

I wrote to my congressman asking him to support the bill

[wvvdiup1]

Has anyone heard anymore about this bill?

[josie1918]

I received a letter from my congressman to let me know that the bill was put before the house ways and means committee for them to decide whether or not it should be voted on. So, once again I urge everyone to e-mail your congressional representative and let him/her know you want this bill to be passed.

[pmcrae71]

Oh, wow, that would be so nice. Both my boys were adopted from the pound and we just got my MIL a pug from the SPCA a few weeks ago (see help healing a 4 yr old pug) He is doing much better now.

I know I could use the extra credit. With Ozzy being just diagnosed with sudden rage syndrome (which I am starting to think she misdiagnosed him) and Connors allergies to just about everything outside, the vet bills really add up, quick.

[mustlovdoggs]

This would be great. Hope it makes it in to law.