Vibram K9 Blog
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
HAPPY Act
It's tax season again - did you know you can get a tax break for pet health care? Last year congress passed the 'Humanity and Pets Partnered Though the Years (HAPPY) Act' which allows a deduction of up to $3500 each year for qualified pet care expenses. Looking at the bill, I found it particularly interesting that these findings were listed:
- The Congress finds the following:
- (1) According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, 63 percent of United States households own a pet.
- (2) The Human-Animal Bond has been shown to have positive effects upon people's emotional and physical well-being.
The bill, as USA Today also pointed out last year, is about people more than about animals. The bond between humans and their pets makes humans happier and healthier - this isn't a bill to support animal welfare necessarily, though I suppose that's a convenient by-product if people can afford to spend more on their animals and take better care of them.
Which isn't to say that's a bad thing! Whatever helps.
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Luke Pfeifle, VP of Sales
After thirty years in the footwear industry, Luke discovered that the rubber used in shoe soles also made great dog toys. Eventually, Vibram K9 was born with the idea that the company could use technology and branded materials to produce high-quality, durable products that customers could trust. Now Luke travels the country (and beyond) getting Vibram K9 products into the hands of dog lovers.
Hilda Miranda, New England Territory Manager
Another veteran of the footwear industry, Hilda has worked for the Quabaug Corporation for twenty years. Most recently she moved from the Customer Service division for Quabaug to selling Vibram K9 products exclusively.
Melanie Montembeau, Marketing Coordinator
Melanie started with Quabaug thirteen years ago and has experience in sales and customer service. Since moving to Maine three years ago, she has helped Vibram K9 in a variety of ways, but now focuses her attention on marketing efforts.
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