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Families all over the country have been forced to give up their pets because of financial hardship. H.R. 3501, known as the HAPPY Act, would help Americans provide their pets with the medical attention and quality of life they deserve by making up to $3,500 of qualifying pet care expenses, including veterinary care costs, tax-deductible. This way, pets get to remain in their loving homes and don't wind up on the streets or in the already overburdened shelter system.

Ask U.S. Office Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to urge Congress to support the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501! Sign the petition and tell a friend.

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U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter has introduced the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years ("HAPPY") Act, legislation to allow individuals to claim tax deductions for qualified pet care expenses. This means that when you prepare your income taxes, money you spent on pet care that year would count as non-taxable income -- and you could deduct up to $3,500 per year!

We all want to give our animal companions the best care we possibly can, but it seems that pet care costs are always on the rise -- and these days, it's harder than ever to stretch the family budget. That's why the ASPCA supports H.R. 3501, which would amend U.S. tax code to allow qualifying pet care expenses, including veterinary care, to be tax-deductible.

Please help us support the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501! Sign the petition below and tell a friend.

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Dear Office Majority Leader Steny Hoyer,

As a concerned animal advocate, I am writing to urge you to support and cosponsor H.R. 3501, the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years ("HAPPY") Act. This important legislation would allow an annual tax deduction of up to $3,500, per taxpayer, for qualified pet care expenses. "Qualified pet care expenses" include veterinary care costs for individuals who care for legally owned, domesticated live animals.

Pet care can be expensive -- and in these trying economic times, families all over the country have been forced to give up their pets because of financial hardship. The HAPPY Act is important because it would help Americans provide their pets with the medical attention and quality of life they deserve, while also ensuring that more pets get to remain in their loving homes and don't wind up on the streets or in the already overburdened shelter system.

I respectfully urge you to support the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Nov 21, 2009 Tara Kore Pet care costs just seem to go up and up and up. No wonder there are so many homeless and helpless animal friends out there. It isn't right and they cannot speak for themselves.

Nov 21, 2009 Beverly Nanni

Nov 21, 2009 Allison Weisbrod

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed) please support H.R. 3501.it is extremely important for the life of the pets

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed) I have two pets. It sure would be nice to have a little help with at least the cost of vet bills. thank you

Nov 21, 2009 mieke townsend

Nov 21, 2009 Eliza Cowen

Nov 21, 2009 Lisa Barrington

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed)

Nov 21, 2009 marc davis Our pets are like four legged children to most of us. They should be able to get the same help and benefits as us humans in my opinion.

Nov 21, 2009 Kristi Pew It's about time! If the state of CA can look to take veterinary services to raise revenue, then it should be deductible. We need to do everything we can to encourage responsible pet ownership. This is definitely a step in the right direction!

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed) Plz. support the Happy Act, H.r. 3501

Nov 21, 2009 Helen Nixon

Nov 21, 2009 Cyndy Cole My little Maltese, Chaka, is the only "child" I will ever have and I could not imagine my life without her.

Nov 21, 2009 l covert

Nov 21, 2009 Marcella Jiosne

Nov 21, 2009 Rose Foster Our pets can be a life line for some of us seniors who have lost our spouses

Nov 21, 2009 mary beth sheets

Nov 21, 2009 Linda Graham I have 3 Huskys & would certainly appreciate the tax break.

Nov 21, 2009 Valerie Johnson

Nov 21, 2009 Liz Almeida I urge you to support this "Happy" Act. As a senior citizen on a limited income I need all the breaks I can get. I have 3 small "loves" and they are my whole world. I make sure they are cared for and get the care they need before my needs.

Nov 21, 2009 Catherine Amero

Nov 21, 2009 jacqueline oliveri "A nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals"-Gandhi

Nov 21, 2009 Pamela Sprague

Nov 21, 2009 Bonnie Kelley

Nov 21, 2009 barbara rambin

Nov 21, 2009 Kim Lowry

Nov 21, 2009 DONNA STODDARD

Nov 21, 2009 Cayt Landis

Nov 21, 2009 Billly Kelley

Nov 21, 2009 Michelle Hannon Most pets are family members. We are responsible for our pets quality of life therefore feel a tax deduction for pets would greatly benefit all involved (pets, owners & the economy)

Nov 21, 2009 ashley callaway

Nov 21, 2009 Dawn Bethel

Nov 21, 2009 Christel Fuentes Our pets are like part of the family. So many people need help these days and their pets help make bad things not so bad. Please help to keep them with their owner by passing this bill.

Nov 21, 2009 Diana Abarca I would add that these tax incentives should be exclusive to rescue pets.

Nov 21, 2009 Judith Arisman I adopted a sweet dog whose family had to give up their home, it's heartbreaking!

Nov 21, 2009 Kristin Wilson Don't pet families deserve a break too? What happens if we don't give it to them. More abandoned and dead pets! More damage to those already suffering. Don't take it out on the pets! They are FAMILY!

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed) Being a pet lover, I believe it's time to give us a break to help take care of our "children." Please support this bill

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed)

Nov 21, 2009 c chevreuil animals give us so much, we should be able to provide the same level of care as we do with all family members

Nov 21, 2009 Grace Noble

Nov 21, 2009 Cathie Randall

Nov 21, 2009 Teri Lansberry Since our pets are dependant on us, we should be able to claim them on our taxes.

Nov 21, 2009 Cynthia Price I am involved in starting a charity to help the elderly keep their pets. Beside vet bills, etc. it would also provide food for their furry friends.

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed)

Nov 21, 2009 Jennifer Spohn Our "fur babies" deserve to live healthy and stable lives. A little financial relief would certainly help that goal. It would also help keep these precious souls out of over flowing shelters. Please pass the "HAPPY" Act!

Nov 21, 2009 (Name not displayed)

Nov 21, 2009 leonard hibsher

Nov 21, 2009 Penelope Pane