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.

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 at the link below and forward this to all of your friends who love animals. This is important.

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