Informing the concerned individual about the following details:

The city of Bottrop is set to conduct a dog population census in August this year. The census will be carried out by a private company, MSZ Markt- und Sozialforschung GmbH, commissioned by the city administration.

The questioning will be conducted contactlessly via tablet, eliminating the need for any forms to be filled out. Employees of the company will be easily identifiable, as they will be visibly carrying an identification card issued by the city of Bottrop.

The data collected during the census will be used exclusively for the dog population census and will not be passed on to third parties. The city administration assures that personal data will be handled in accordance with data protection regulations.

The employees may enter private properties, but they will not enter apartments. Dog owners are obligated to provide truthful information to the company's representatives. It is important to note that no visits will be made on Sundays or public holidays.

The data collected for the dog population census will be compared with the city's dog tax database. The revenue from the dog tax, among other things, goes towards the maintenance of green spaces and the upkeep of public areas.

For questions regarding dog tax registration or deregistration, residents are advised to contact the finance department via email. The city administration emphasizes that employees will not question minors or demand cash.

If no one is present during the visit, the employees will leave an information leaflet from the city of Bottrop. Further information on the legal basis and dog tax can be found on the city's website.

The city of Bottrop requests the cooperation of all dog owners to ensure the success of the dog population census. The census is an important step towards understanding and managing the city's dog population effectively.