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If the animals weren’t claimed a notice was posted in the local newspaper at the time for the owners to collect their livestock. At anytime if the impounded animals were not claimed by their respective owners, they would be auctions off to defray costs. 

The blue plaque was unveiled at Heidelberg Pound. The pound was situated at 65 Jordaan Street, Heidelberg.
Visible is the stone enclosure that was used as Heidelberg’s Pound. The pound was used for stray animals (eg. Horses, donkeys, cows and goats) that were brought here that was roaming the streets.

If the animals weren’t claimed a notice was posted in the local newspaper at the time for the owners to collect their livestock. At anytime if the impounded animals were not claimed by their respective owners, they would be auctions off to defray costs. 

The first Pound Master was a Mr. C Shaw in 1903 and H Lavers in 1905.

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Article in the 12th July 2023 edition of the Heidelberg Heraut by Eugene Viljoen.