Q: What do I do about a leaser leaving cattle on my property and not feeding them and abandoning his cattle.
I have asked several time for him to remove the cows by phone because the cows are getting out searching for food, but now he has blocked our numbers. Three other families are feeding these animals, but his excuse was that he had gout and couldn’t. I just need advice on how to get them off my property. They continue to get out and are destroying the neighborhood plants and bushes.
A:
You should report the abandoned cattle to your local sheriff's office. If you just want the cattle gone, they will notify the owner and then impound the cattle if they are not removed within five days.
You may be entitled to a redemption price but, as you obviously do not handle livestock on a routine basis, you should contact a lawyer to assist you if you wish to pursue that.
You can also contact your local SPCA who often assist the local sheriff's office in removing stray or abused cattle.
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