Health Care Reform / A Bailout for Your Dog
August 31, 2009
USA Today is reporting that Representative Thaddeus McCotter, a Republican from Michigan, has proposed a bill which would allow people to deduct up to $3,500 per year on their taxes for expenses related to pet health care. From reading the bill, it sounds as if you can deduct not only vet care, but also food, accessories, and supplies.
Known as The Happy (Humanity And Pets Partnered through the Years) Act, the bill is now being debated in the House Committee on Ways and Means. The goal of the bill is to encourage responsible pet care and reduce the abandonment of pets which has skyrocketed during the current recession.
Citing research from the American Pet Products Association’s National Pet Owners Survey, the bill states that 63% of us have pets in the household. The bill also makes note of the positive effects the human-animal bond has on our emotional and physical well being.
Support the bill by calling or writing your Congressman and asking him to vote for house bill HR3501. You can find contact information for elected officials by entering your zip code here.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Poodle Madness
August 30, 2009
For those of you who enjoyed the last set of pictures I published from grooming shows, I stumbled across this slideshow from MSNBC.com. Too cute!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: How does your dog bark when he’s excited?
August 29, 2009
Different dogs I’ve had all have had distinctive barks. How does yours sound?
World’s Funniest Dog Videos
August 28, 2009
Here’s your Friday Funny. My son laughed hysterically the whole time it was playing. I especially love the ending!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Service Dog May Be Banned from Illinois Classroom
August 28, 2009
I’ve posted many times about service dogs, how expensive they are to train, and how valuable they are to the people they assist.  It’s inconceivable to me that a school district is now in front of the courts, trying to ban an assistance dog from attending school with his autistic charge, a six-year old boy.
Remembering Senator Kennedy
August 27, 2009
(Globe Photo / Chris Hartlove)
Love his politics or hate them, there’s no denying that Ted Kennedy was a loyal and loving human to his dogs. He even wrote a children’s book called “My Senator and Me”, giving author credit to his Portuguese Water Dog, Splash.
Tuesday’s Top Ten: Dog Sins
August 25, 2009
After my last top ten list which featured the prayers of our four-footed friends, I was asked to compile a list of the top ten dog sins. So, here we go.
Sunday Survey: Does your dog watch TV?
August 23, 2009
It used to be I couldn’t watch the lottery’s TV show because my dog would bark her head off every time the bells dinged indicating someone had won. I’ve also had dogs that loved to watch dog shows. Have you ever had a dog join you in the easy chair for a show?
Very Touching Dog Story
August 23, 2009
This one’s a little longer than most, but well worth your time. I dare you to read all the way to the end without tearing up.
Death of the World’s Tallest Dog
August 21, 2009
Dateline: Sacramento
Gibson, the world’s tallest dog, has died from cancer at the age of 7. After being diagnosed with bone cancer last April, Gibson had his right front leg removed, but it was too late to prevent the cancer from spreading to his lungs and spine. When he began having trouble with his back legs, Sandy Hall had to make the difficult decision to put him down.
Gibson had worked as a therapy dog, and Ms. Hall has established a Web site in his memory to promote Three Paws for the Cause, to raise awareness of canine cancer.
Gibson’s world record height? 42.6 inches at the whithers, and (get this!) 7 feet, 1 inch tall when standing stretched out on his hind legs. You guessed it – he’s a Great Dane!
Rest in Peace, Gibson.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
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