Some Americans must pay dog tax

Dog owners who are U.S. citizens, military or civilian, and are married to a German national are liable for “dog tax” under German law.

Ramstein-Miesenbach and Landstuhl Union Community officials have asked dog owners to register their dog at their local town hall. If they live in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Hütschenhausen, Spesbach, Katzenbach, Steinwenden, Weltersbach, Obermohr, Niedermohr, Schrollbach and Reuschbach, they should go to the dog tax office located in Room 217, second floor, in the Ramstein-Miesenbach Rathaus (town hall), Am Neuen Markt 6, or call 06371-592-155.

Those living in Landstuhl, Bann, Hauptstuhl, Kindsbach, Mittelbrunn and Oberarnbach, should visit the dog tax office in Room 207 of the Landstuhl Rathaus or call 06371-83154.

Dog owners moving into the union communities must register their dogs within two weeks of the move. Puppies must be registered three months after birth. Owners must register new or stray dogs within one month.

Dog owners should make sure the issued tag is worn visibly. (Courtesy of Ramstein and Landstuhl Union Community administrations)