Caboodle Ranch

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  • Caboodle Ranch dissolved, ordered to liquidate all assets

    No wonder Caboodle Ranch has been so quiet! On June 27th, 2014, the court handed down a stunning defeat for Caboodle Ranch. Caboodle Ranch is ordered to: Dissolve Caboodle Ranch. Immediately stop accepting animals. Immediately stop accepting donations of cash or materials. (As of July 1st, Caboodle Ranch is in violation of this agreement, as […]

  • Craig Grant released from probation, immediately faces contempt of court charges

    One year ago, Craig Grant narrowly escaped criminal prosecution by accepting a plea deal. The resulting probation and deferred prosecution agreement were discharged on May 29th of this year, prompting cries of victory on the Ranch’s Facebook page. Those claims of victory were premature. The County Court has ordered Caboodle Ranch to appear before the […]

  • Craig Grant avoids jail, admits guilt on all charges

    On May 15th, Craig Grant signed a deferred prosecution agreement with the prosecutors in his criminal case. It’s a short document with huge implications. A deferred prosecution agreement is a form of plea bargaining in which the defendant agrees to meet certain conditions. If the defendant successfully meets those conditions, the prosecutor dismisses the charges. […]

  • Happy endings for Caboodle cats

    After months of legal delays by Caboodle Ranch, the cats are finally available for adoption! The first three massive adoption events are scheduled for the weekend of August 11-12, 2012. Please share the news so that these cats have the best possible chances of being adopted! If you cannot adopt a Caboodle cat from the […]

  • ASPCA Alert: Former Owners May Now Identify Cats

    ASPCA ALERT The ASPCA is asking former owners who left cats with Caboodle Ranch to call their hotline at (917) 572-4407. Former owners may schedule an appointment to help identify and claim their cat(s).

  • Order Placing Animals

    The final order in the custody hearing for the Caboodle Ranch cats has been handed down. 1. Judge Parker ordered that the animals remain in the custody of Sheriff Ben Stewart to dispose of as he sees fit. Caboodle has no further right, title, or interest in the Caboodle Animals. 2. Caboodle is enjoined (banned) […]

  • ASPCA Spends $1.2 Million for Care of Caboodle Cats

    In a letter to the judge, Director Tim Rickey of the ASPCA details how $1.2 million has been spent on care for Caboodle Ranch cats. In addition to medical care and basic necessities, the cats are receiving behavioral enrichment to “remedy the effects of the severe neglect and lack of socialization they experienced during their time at Caboodle […]

  • When Hoarding is Warehousing for Profit

    We realize that some hoarders are individuals who truly think they are doing a service despite the suffering they cause. However others engage in criminal activity by defrauding their victims to make a profit. When Hoarding Is Warehousing For Profit

  • Dr. Lewis’ Testimony on Cross Examination in Civil Case

    Dr. Lewis, Caboodle Ranch’s official vet, was called as a witness on behalf of Craig Grant in the custody hearing for the cats on May 4, 2012. Dr. Lewis testified that Craig confided in him that he couldn’t afford care for current cats without donations that came in with new cats. “So, it was a […]

  • Exhibits 14 through 16: Snapshots of Horror (And A Tale of Redemption)

    WARNINGThe following photos show graphic evidence of abuse at Caboodle Ranch. These images may be disturbing to sensitive viewers. Exhibits 14, 15, and 16 presented the court with specific examples of the disease and neglect that characterized Caboodle Ranch. Exhibit 14: Cat #029 Exhibit 14 chronicles the treatment of Cat #029, a male cat with […]