(A) An owner of an impounded animal, or his or her agent, may claim or redeem the animal prior to its sale, destruction or delivery to an institution, by paying the required fees against the animal and meeting any other requirements prescribed by this chapter.
(B) (1) Any person claiming an unlicensed dog shall pay the required license fee to the City Clerk, secure a tag and present the receipt therefor and a tag to the Animal Control Officer before the latter releases the dog.
(2) If a dog is licensed, but not wearing the tag, the Animal Control officer shall require adequate evidence of proper licensing before the animal’s release.
(2002 Code, § 90.43)