PAWS of Jackson Hole Supports the “HAPPY” Act, H.R. 3501

There is a new bill circulating that will give pet owners a tax break for pet care costs!

H.R. 3501, known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act is a federal bill that would reward responsible pet parents by allowing them to deduct up to $3,500 of pet care costs when preparing annual income taxes.

Please help us support the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501 by sending a letter or an email to your representative to help garner the support we need for this bill. Below is a copy of what PAWS sent to Wyoming Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis to ask for her support:

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Web address to contact Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis:
http://lummis.house.gov/?sectionid=65&sectiontree=3,65 

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Dear Cynthia,

I am writing to ask for your support for 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 and to convince other representatives to support this important bill as well.

Thank you for all that you do!
Best regards,