I believe that we should be able to include our pets as dependents on our taxes. Like children they depend on their owner for food, water, and shelter. By law owner's are required to have their pets up to date with shots and registration. When they get sick or are hurt they must go see the vet, yet unlike children they never leave home. Then when it comes time for them to move on it can be at a great expense to the owner not just emotionally but financially as well. Allowing this tax break has benefits not only for the tax payer but the economy as well.