In addition to dogs and cats Council Officers are frequently called upon to impound cattle, sheep and horses that are found to be wandering at large.
The officers will, where possible, identify and contact the stock owner to inform them that their stock is out.
If ownership identification is not able to be made, the stock will be impounded and may be held for 7 days.
An advertisement will be placed in the local papers describing the stock impounded and advising that if not claimed within 7 days, and all necessary fees paid, the stock may be sold by auction at a date, time & location stated in the before mentioned advertisement.