Psittacosis is caused in humans by exposure to the bacterium, Chlamydia psittaci, which is most often transmitted to humans from infected birds, especially parrots and poultry, especially turkeys. Most infections occur from handling of infected birds themselves or by working in areas where such birds are kept or butchered (occupational exposure).
Despite any snickers from those who scoff at the notion, there are some instances where tax deductions are allowable if you have a dog. As noted on Dogster, if the status of your pooch falls in a certain category, the government might just cut you a bit of a break.
If you donate property, you can deduct the fair market value of the item--for example, if you donate dog food, you can deduct the price of the food. However, you may not deduct: 1  an adoption fee or adoption donation you make to adopt a dog. 2  the value of the time you spend volunteering at a dog shelter, or. 3  the value of donating space in your home to rescue or foster dogs.