North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 68. Fences and Stock Law § 68-18.1. Notice when owner not known

If the owner of the impounded livestock is not known or cannot be found, the impounder shall inform the sheriff of the county in which the livestock was found of the impoundment, giving a full description of the livestock impounded, including all marks or brands on the livestock, and shall state when and where the animal was taken up.