A Wyoming woman wanted to keep her miniature goat as a pet; a dispute over a local livestock ban became a constitutional lawsuit

• Venus Bontadelli claimed that the city’s decision violated her constitutional rights.
• Image Credit: Courtesy Venus Bontadelli/Cowboy State DailyA Wyoming woman’s attempt to keep her miniature goat at home became a legal dispute over local animal regulations, the fairness of government decisions and constitutional rights.
• Venus Bontadelli, a resident of Powell, challenged the city’s permit process after officials refused to let her keep the animal as a pet.