USA: Help Support Our Pets-New Bill *HAPPY ACT*

H.R. 3501—Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI)
Action Needed: Write to your U.S. representative today to urge him or her to support and cosponsor the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501.

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. The bill would allow any taxpayer who legally owns one or more domesticated animals to take an annual income tax deduction of up to $3,500 for pet care expenses, including veterinary care costs.

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 will 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.

What You Can Do – Go to:
https://secure2.convio.net/aspca/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2605 or Sample letter below to send to your U.S. representative now and urge him or her to support and cosponsor the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501! Please keep in mind that personal comments strengthen the impact of your letter.

Please Help Pet Owners: Support H.R. 3501, the HAPPY Act

Dear [Decision Maker],

As a concerned constituent, 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 and cosponsor the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

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One Response

  1. Thank you for your support and below is another site to view and maybe you will be interested in joining.

    http://alabamavotesforanimals.org

    AVRAL is a grassroots, non-partisan PAC formed to advance the passage of legislation favorable to the welfare of companion animals and to support political candidates who favor such legislation and policies.

    To make Alabama a better, safer place for animals.

    Contact: Avral-action@charter.net

    “Get Political for Animals” is available at http://www.nifaa.org.

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