NORTH COAST, Calif. – Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency Animal Care Services will be holding a silent auction of the livestock from the McNab Ranch location.

The livestock includes three adult cows, one calf, one steer, 21 goats and 33 sheep.

This is an “as-is” purchase.

Animals can be viewed at www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hhsa/auction .

The cows, calf and steer will be sold individually and the goats and sheep will be sold in lots.

Silent bids must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Successful bidders will be notified by Wednesday, March 5.

Successful bidders must pay and take possession of their livestock within three days after they are notified.

All interested bidders will be required to complete an application indicating the ability to care for the animals’ needs including veterinarian care and sufficient food, water and shelter.

Applications must be submitted in a separate envelope from the bid. Mendocino County HHSA Animal Care Services reserves the right to reject any application for any reason.

The bidder will be required to sign a statement indicating their awareness of the “as-is” condition of the livestock with no oral or written warranty.

Bidders also will authorize Animal Care Services reasonable access for the first year following the auction to assure the well-being of the animals concerned.

Interested buyers may contact the Mendocino County Animal Care Services at 707-463-4654 for more information regarding the auction.

Applications can be mailed, faxed or emailed upon request. Required forms and applications can be found at www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hhsa/auction or they can be picked up at Animal Care Services at 298 Plant Road in Ukiah.