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Tell Your Representatives to Pass the HAPPY Act for Pet Care Tax Deductions Now
  1. Signatures
    2,770 out of 5,000
    Petitioning
    1. The U.S. House of Representatives
  2. Created By
    Stephanie Feldstein
    Ypsilanti, MI
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To some people, a tax deduction for pet care may not seem very important compared to many of the other issues our federal government is dealing with these days. But for 71.4 million American households that own pets, and for the 3-4 million animals euthanized in shelters each year, it's a question of life and death.

Our struggling economy has seen a spike in animals being relinquished to shelters when owners can no longer afford their care. Veterinary offices, like most other businesses, have also seen a drop in client visits, which means that many animals may not be getting the care they need. If people knew the money they spent on their pets could be coming back to them at the end of the year, it might help them keep their four-legged family members, and to keep up with their care. A pet care tax deduction could save pets' lives and reduce the societal costs of sheltering homeless animals.

Don't let the HAPPY (Humanity and Pets Partnership through the Years) Act fall off Congress' agenda - write your representative today!

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The HAPPY Act would bring relief to millions of Americans - please pass it today!

Dear Decision Maker,

I urge you to pass the Humanity and Pets Partnered through the Years (HAPPY) Act as soon as possible.

As Americans deal with economic concerns, many of them of are faced with the difficult decision of having to give up a valued member of their family - the family pet. With animals in 71.4 million American homes, this affects a large part of the population. When animals are relinquished to shelters, it affects everyone - local governments spend $2 billion in housing and euthanasia costs for millions of homeless animals each year.

The relationship between animals and stress-reduction are well documented. The last thing people need during these stressful times is to lose their pets or be unable to provide proper care. A tax deduction for pet care would provide millions of people with the resources they need to continue caring for their pets.

This simple action would save lives and save tax dollars. Please make the HAPPY Act a priority!

[Your name]

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