Westies on a Bench

 Westie

...Ah Duncan!

Time for legislation that supports pet ownership

Alright everyone! I see so many of us with tremendous pet bills.  Insurance doesn't cover everything, and as your pet ages, the cost goes way up.  Makes you wonder if it's worth it! A whole lot of "what ifs" come into play. I propose new federal legislation. I think veterinary bills should become partially tax deductible. Now, of course, some will say there are some deviants out there that will fake a pet or get one & abuse it just to get the tax deduction.  And this is criminal.  But I think overall, pet owners will feel better about giving their pets better care.  Possible effects:

• Better care for our pets = pets live longer
• More income for veterinarians & labs = economic stimulus
• Owners REJOICE! Our pets can finally be treated as family & not property

Some terms may include:

• Original receipts must accompany tax forms; even a form for veterinarians to verify
• A cap on the deduction, as there is for college tuition, say $1500-$2500 
• We can even have the cost of the office visit not count, as most insurance companies would agree.

It may not help that much, but it would be help!  I see so many struggling to pay a $1200 vet bill, or people can't afford cancer treatment for their pets.  This way we can treat our animals with a little more confidence, knowing our investments in their health not only has a small tax benefit, but we get to have them that much longer.  And I bet we'd all agree we'd like that.

If you think this is a good idea, leave a screen name here as a comment.  I'll send on to the powers that be.

If you think this is a stupid idea, just ignore me! I can't fight city hall without you, so if most of you disagree, I will bide by the masses!

Thanks!

50 SHADES OF POO...A CELEBRATION OF FOOD & THE DOGS WE LOVE

Here's Beanie & me--we're sharing!

Beanie had fun watching another Westie sing on You Tube!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! YAY I'M 3!!

And here's Mom Beanie on her 6th birthday! We're summer babies!

Hello friends! 

Hey, I voluntarily went & sat next to my mom, Beanie, the other day!

I have to admit, it is kinda nice, to have her around.

She is always there for me when I take on those squirrels.

She sticks up for me when a strange dog comes around.

And she never takes my toy from me.

She is a beautiful lady, a champion in the ring, and the best mom a pup could ask for.

Today, when my human mom was working, we both slept at her feet, me on the left side,

mom Beanie on the right.  Mom teared up a bit ;o).

Send in your mom stories, I'd love to hear them!  It's always a good day 

to celebrate moms!