After facing threats of removal and euthanasia for her adopted wild boar, Rillette, farmer Elodie Cappe achieved legal victory allowing her to keep the animal. Cappe had fought against local authorities who rejected her requests to keep Rillette, despite her efforts to legally domesticate the animal by having her sterilized and vaccinated. The case drew considerable public support, including a local petition, media attention, and even advocacy from Brigitte Bardot, highlighting the emotional bond Cappe shared with Rillette.
In a decisive ruling, the Chalons-en-Champagne administrative tribunal not only ordered the prefecture to reconsider Cappe's application to keep Rillette but also mandated that the state compensate her with 1,500 euros in damages. Cappe expressed her gratitude for the favorable decision, attributing part of the victory to the widespread media coverage that helped rally public support. This ruling was perceived as a substantial acknowledgment of animal welfare issues, particularly regarding the rights of individuals caring for animals outside typical domestication frameworks.
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