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Home  /  World  /  The US  /  California girl, 11, wins $300K settlement after sheriff seizes and slaughters her pet goat

California girl, 11, wins $300K settlement after sheriff seizes and slaughters her pet goat

by Emma Miller
November 6, 2024
in The US, World
Reading Time: 2 mins read
California girl, 11, wins $300K settlement after sheriff seizes and slaughters her pet goat

California Sheriff’s Deputies Face Consequences for Unlawful Seizure of Child’s Beloved Pet

In a case that has sparked nationwide discussion about government overreach and animal rights, a California family has been awarded $300,000 after sheriff’s deputies unlawfully seized and slaughtered a nine-year-old girl’s pet goat, Cedar.

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The incident

In 2022, Jessica Long gifted her nine-year-old daughter a goat named Cedar, intending it as part of her involvement in a youth development program in California. The family entered Cedar in the Shasta County District Fair’s junior livestock auction, but later decided not to sell him, informing fair officials that the girl did not want Cedar auctioned for meat.

The fair association, however, denied the withdrawal request, citing policy. California State Senator Brian Dahle placed a winning bid of $902, with $63 to go to the fair and the remainder intended for the girl’s family. Court documents describe how the girl tearfully refused to leave Cedar, prompting Long to take the goat to a Sonoma County farm 200 miles away to protect him.

The fair association then threatened legal consequences, including grand theft charges, if the goat was not returned. Long appealed to officials, offering to forfeit the auction money to allow her daughter to keep Cedar. Dahle’s representatives stated they supported the family’s wish and waived his claim to the animal.

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Long wrote to fair officials, explaining that her daughter had recently lost three grandparents and they wanted to shield her from further grief. Despite this plea, officials disregarded their request.

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Department then obtained a search and seizure warrant for the Bleating Hearts Farm and Sanctuary in Napa County. After a 10-hour drive, deputies found Cedar was not there. Undeterred, they searched another nearby farm without a warrant and seized the goat.

The family later filed a lawsuit against the deputies, claiming legal violations. Advancing Law for Animals, the nonprofit representing them, released a statement asserting that Cedar’s case “reflects broader concerns about perceived government overreach in dealing with personal pets.”

Impact and precedent

This landmark case sets an important precedent for protecting family pets and challenges the traditional practices of junior livestock programs. The substantial settlement amount signals a clear message about the consequences of law enforcement overstepping their authority.

The victory, while bittersweet, represents a significant step forward in protecting both animal and property rights, particularly in cases involving children’s emotional bonds with their pets.

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