Answers to Alena's Questions

After reading about the strict regulations on dogs in Germany, Alena asked:

I want to know what Germany did with all the people who already had those breeds of dogs, but didn't have the $$ to pay for the fees or classes? Do they just take their pets away?

My friend Iris got back to me after checking with the local authorities and answered:

In case an owner can't pay the dog tax he will be visited by a taxman, who tries to confiscate something with the value of the tax. The owner has the right to pay the amount in partial amounts and also the right to apply for a respite. The law says: Yes, the dog can be removed. The mayor can submit the proposal to give the dog to another dog holder who is able to pay. This is - from the legal side - very close to an injunction.But in fact this has never happened in our county.