The 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 an upper respiratory infection so severe that he is now completely blind.
The pain was intense.
Medical notes also indicated that the cat was:
- 10% dehydrated
- hypothermic, with a temperature of 98.7, well below the feline average of 100.5 to 100.7
- suffering from URI’s from 3 different infectious agents
Dr. John Lewis, Caboodle Ranch’s veterinarian, testified that this cat had never been presented to him for treatment, and that it required immediate medical care.
The cat’s left eye was surgically removed. The right eye remains painful. He is completely blind. Overgrown nails were cut.
Approximate cost of treatment was $300 to $500.
Exhibit 15: Cat #039
Exhibit 15 chronicles the treatment of Cat #039, who essentially starved to death while under the care of Caboodle Ranch.
Medical notes:
- Body condition: 1 to 2/9
- 8-10% dehydrated
- 21% anemic
- Ataxic (could not stand or walk)
- Inflamed and receding gums
- Chronic diarrhea
- Tested positive for 6 different conditions that cause diarrhea
Exhibit 16: Cat #069
Exhibit 16 chronicles the treatment of Cat #069, a cat with an upper respiratory infection that led to neurological damage.
Cat #069’s story has a happy outcome, and a bright future.
- Body condition: 3/9
- 21% anemic
- Significant ocular and nasal discharge from URI
- Suffered from two infections causing URI
- Ear was filled with pus from a bacterial septic infection
- Eardrum was painfully ruptured
- Ataxic, unable to walk properly or hold up head
- Neurological damage caused involuntary eye movements