Are the costs of raising an ASDA puppy tax deductible?
Yes. ASDA is a nonprofit charitable organization and all expenses incurred by the raiser for raising the puppy (dog food, veterinary bills, gas mileage, etc.) are considered a donation to ASDA. ASDA suggests puppy-raisers consult with a tax advisor about the proper IRS documentation requirements. What happens to a puppy that does not become a service dog? Known as a “career-change” dog, the puppy raiser is given priority to keep the dog as a pet. If the raiser chooses not to keep the puppy, ASDA has a list of applicants eager to offer these dogs loving adoptive homes. Is it time-consuming to raise an ASDA puppy? Raising an ASDA puppy does involve an investment of time grooming, socializing and caring for the puppy. Puppy-raisers are taught ways in which to incorporate ongoing training into a raisers’ daily schedule and routine. Do puppy-raisers find it hard to return the puppy to ASDA? Puppy-raisers become attached to their puppies; however, they find tremendous satisfaction in the kno
