Tag: custody hearing

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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…