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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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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