NOTICE OF HEARING
VIRGINIA: IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT OF
FAUQUIER COUNTY
IN RE: ONE WHITE AND BROWN FEMALE GOAT
CASE NO: GC25001295-00
The owner of the one white and brown female goat further described herein shall take notice that on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:00 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 goat was abandoned, and if so, the Court will decide Petitioner's authority to dispose of the goat pursuant to subsection D of § 3.2-6546 of the Code of Virginia. Said goat was located on October 4, 2025 at 2354 Courthouse Road, Catlett, Fauquier County, Virginia. The goat is a female with a white and brown head with horns. The State Veterinarian and the County Attorney's Office were contacted. The goat was seized and impounded pursuant to Code of Virginia § 3.2-6569. The owner of said goat 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 Cross. Published by Petitioner pursuant to the authority in Code of Virginia §§ 3.2-6555 and 3.2-6569.