NOTICE OF HEARING
VIRGINIA: IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY
IN RE: ONE RED AND WHITE FEMALE LONGHORN COW
CASE NO: GC25001402-00
The owner of a red and white female Longhorn cow further described herein shall take notice that on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.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 cow was abandoned, and if so, the Court will decide Petitioner's authority to dispose of the cow pursuant to subsection D of § 3.2-6546 of the Code of Virginia. Said cow was located on November 3, 2025 at 10037 Bristersburg Road, Catlett, Fauquier County, Virginia. The cow is a Longhorn with red and white markings with no ear tag. The State Veterinarian and the County Attorney's Office were contacted. The cow was seized and impounded pursuant to Code of Virginia § 3.2-6569. The owner of said cow 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.