"Unfortunately, this litigation cannot bring Cedar home. But the $300,000 settlement with the county of Shasta and Shasta County Sheriff's Office is the first step in moving forward," attorney Vanessa Shakib stated, emphasizing the settlement's importance while acknowledging the loss of the goat.
"The girl raised Cedar, bonded with him, loved him like a pet, and ultimately wanted to save him," Shakib noted, highlighting the emotional attachment the family had with the goat and their desire to protect him from slaughter.
The family attempted to withdraw Cedar from auction, asserting that their legal rights as a minor allowed the girl to reject the contract for Cedar's sale.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and led to competing lawsuits, illustrating the tension between animal rights and agricultural practices in county fairs.
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