French Court Orders Review of Wild Boar Rillette's Ownership Case

The administrative court suspended a previous ruling, granting Élodie Cappé another chance to legally keep the domesticated boar she rescued in 2023.

The administrative court in Châlons-en-Champagne overturned the Aube prefecture's decision to deny Élodie Cappé permission to keep Rillette, a wild boar she adopted after rescuing it as a baby in 2023.
The court ruled that laws governing non-domesticated animals do not mandate that they must be born in captivity to be kept legally, prompting a reexamination of Cappé's case within a month.
Cappé's efforts to meet legal requirements include vaccinating, sterilizing, and housing Rillette in a secure and comfortable enclosure on her private property.
The case has garnered widespread public and media attention, including a recent march of 500 supporters and endorsements from public figures like Brigitte Bardot and animal welfare organizations.
The prefecture had previously suggested transferring Rillette to a specialized center to avoid euthanasia, but Cappé challenged this, citing her compliance with animal care standards.