To: President Donald Trump, The Ohio State House, The Ohio State Senate, Governor Mike DeWine, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate

PET(S) CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT

Is your "child" a four-legged friend? Claim pet(s) as a dependent on your taxes.

Why is this important?

I consider "my children" my three dogs and my cat. I currently have Pet Insurance, for each of these dogs, that I pay for monthly. If a person(s) pays for the health and well-being of their pet, just like a child is cared for, why can't our pets be claimed on our taxes as a dependent(s)? Our pets may not be "people" but they are living creatures who deserve to be treated and cared for just like us humans.

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