The owner of any animal impounded under this chapter may redeem the same by paying all the costs and charges assessed, if any, that have accrued up to the time of making redemption and on paying the same; it shall be the duty of the authorities to release the animal from the pound and deliver it to its owner, or certify the release thereof to any county authority having possession of the animal.
(2009 Code, § 3-2-13)