(A) Upon impounding an animal under this section, notice shall be given the owner or person claiming interest in the animal by delivering or mailing it to a person claiming an interest in the animal or by posting a copy of it at the place where the animal is taken into custody or by delivering it to a person residing on the property, and telephoning, if possible.
(B) The notice shall include:
(1) A description of the animal seized; the authority and purpose for the seizure; the time, place and circumstances under which the animal was seized; and the location, address, telephone number and contact person where the animal is kept;
(2) A statement that a person claiming an interest in the animal may post security to prevent disposition of the animal and may request a hearing concerning the seizure or impoundment and that failure to do so within ten days of the date of the notice will result in disposition of the animal;
(3) A statement that all actual costs of the care, keeping and disposal of the animal are the responsibility of the person claiming an interest in the animal, except to the extent that a court or hearing officer finds that the seizure or impoundment was not substantially justified by law; and
(4) A form that can be used by a person claiming an interest in the animal for requesting a hearing under this section.
(2003 Code, § 8.05-8)