French Court Allows Wild Boar to Stay

A French court has ruled that Rillette, a wild boar adopted by Elodie Cappé, can remain with her owner after local authorities threatened to confiscate or euthanize the animal. Rillette was found in 2023 as a piglet near Cappé's horse farm and has since been cared for and integrated into the family. Despite initial attempts to release her back to the wild, Rillette returned to Cappé, who then sought legal permission to keep her but faced repeated rejections from authorities. The case garnered significant media attention and public support, including from animal rights activists and celebrities like Brigitte Bardot, leading to a petition and demonstrations. The court ordered the local prefecture to reconsider Cappé's application and awarded her €1,500 in damages, emphasizing the influence of public sentiment on the ruling. Cappé expressed gratitude for the decision, stating that Rillette feels at home with her family.