(A) Every owner of a dog or cat residing within the municipality shall submit an application for a license for each animal owned that is six months of age or older. A renewal application shall be submitted within one year of the issuance of the initial application and annually thereafter.
(B) Upon proper receipt of the application, a certificate and tag shall be issued to the owner of the animal. The certificate shall be in possession of the owner and the license shall be affixed to the licenses animal at all times. If there is a change of ownership, loss or death of the animal, the owner shall notify animal control of the event within ten days.