It is hereby declared the duty of every owner of an animal to know its whereabouts at all times. In the event an animal is impounded, the owner shall redeem the same within ninety six (96) hours without any formal notice or it shall be subject to disposal by the animal control officer as hereinafter provided. The owner of any impounded animal may redeem the same within such period of time by paying an impounding fee for keeping the animal for each twenty four (24) hour period, or part thereof, that it is impounded. Any unlicensed animal that is impounded may only be redeemed by the owner procuring a license, in addition to paying the fees herein prescribed. The animal control officer may issue a ticket to the person redeeming an animal impounded for violation of any provision of this chapter and file a complaint in city court. (Ord. 877, 5-2-2011)