NOTICE OF HEARING
VIRGINIA: IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY
IN RE: TWO SHORTHORN CATTLE
CASE NO: GC25001228-00
The owner of the two Shorthorn cattle further described herein shall take notice that on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the case may be heard, the Fauquier County General District Court, located at 6 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia, will conduct a hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the petition of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, ex rel. Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Animal Control Division (Petitioner), filed pursuant to Code of Virginia § 3.2-6569 to determine whether said cattle were abandoned, and if so, the Court will decide Petitioner's authority to dispose of the cattle pursuant to subsection D of § 3.2-6546 of the Code of Virginia. Said cattle were located on September 12, 2025 at 10717 Brent Town Road, Catlett, Fauquier County, Virginia. The cattle are Shorthorns, one white and roan male with a green ear tag with number 233, and one female that is red with white markings. The State Veterinarian and the County Attorney's Office were contacted. The cattle were seized and impounded pursuant to Code of Virginia § 3.2-6569. The owner of said cattle is hereby notified of the hearing and the need to appear at the hearing to protect their interests. For inquiries, call (540) 347-3300. Ask for Deputy Wines. Published by Petitioner pursuant to the authority in Code of Virginia §§ 3.2-6555 and 3.2-6569.