Caboodle Ranch

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…

July 1, 2014
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…

June 23, 2014
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.…

May 22, 2013
One year later, Caboodle Ranch still feigns ignorance

On March 9th, the Caboodle Ranch Facebook page posted a series of disingenuous questions designed to provoke outrage over the rescue of their abused cats. The answers to those questions may be found below. 1. Who authorized the raid? The warrant for search and seizure were lawfully requested by the Sheriff of Madison County for…

March 13, 2013
Messages From Craig: A Response

On January 24, 2013, Caboodle Ranch posted a commentary filled with half-truths and whole lies. This announcement, entitled “Some Messages from Craig,” appears below with the information that was not provided to readers. We can’t give up now as we have beaten the ASPCA in the costs hearing because the ASPCA was not a legal…

January 28, 2013
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! http://youtu.be/RUAcGrr0jYc If you cannot adopt a Caboodle cat from…

August 8, 2012
ASPCA Press Release: ASPCA Applauds Florida Court Decision

ASPCA Applauds Florida Court Decision Placing Custody of Animals Seized From Caboodle Ranch, Inc. With Madison County Sheriff Hundreds of ASPCA responders providing extensive care for animals in a temporary shelter since February June 26, 2012 ASPCA Media Contact NEW YORK — The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) applauds…

June 27, 2012
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).

June 26, 2012
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)…

June 25, 2012
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…

June 22, 2012