Caboodle Ranch = Caboodle Raunch?

[TwistedPrincess]

i am somewhat surprised this was not posted here yet. i am somewhat skeptical since it was PETA that instigated this. knowing PETA they very well may have set a lot of things up to make it appear worse than it was. and why would i think that? i imagine that PETA saw the caboodle ranch as a place that was getting donations that could have been going to them instead. PETA that only adopts out around 5% of the animals turned into them and then kills the other 95% should be the last ones to complain. at least craigs intentions were good at the beginning. apparntly he just ended up with more than he could properly care for. i am going to add both the video of the caboodle ranch in a positive view (older video) and in the negative view (present video) at the end of this.

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Lee, Fla. — Feb. 27, 2012 -

NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Animal Control in northern Florida, is managing the removal and sheltering of hundreds of cats living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions from a non-profit cat sanctuary known as Caboodle Ranch in Lee, Fla., approximately 64 miles east of Tallahassee, Fla. This is the largest number of cats the ASPCA has ever removed from one location in an animal cruelty investigation.


The cats were living outside in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions with various medical issues that were left untreated. Many of the cats exhibited various signs of neglect and appear to be suffering from upper respiratory conditions and eye infections, among other medical issues. Several cats were in critical condition and responders discovered numerous deceased cats on the property.


The undercover investigation was set into motion after complaints about the facility were received by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). PETA submitted its evidence to the Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, and Madison County Animal Control. The ASPCA was contacted for assistance in the criminal investigation, evidence collection, rescue and sheltering efforts of the case.


[UPDATE] Feb. 28, 2012 - Noon -

The rescue mission involving hundreds of cats at The Caboodle Ranch in Madison County continues. The owner of the ranch, faces multiple charges including felony cruelty to animals.

Eyewitness News spoke to the Madison County Sheriff's Office and they said Craig Grant, who was arrested Monday morning, has posted bond and was released from custody. The ASPCA said rescue efforts were tough yesterday because of the heavy rain. They were out again early this morning.

An undercover investigation by PETA led to the ASPCA being called in to assist. Officials for both agencies say around seven hundred cats were living in deplorable conditions. Many of the cats have serious health issues. This morning, a spokesperson for the ASPCA said last night they took 67 cats off of the property. The cats are being brought to an emergency shelter to be evaluated. They hope to have all of the animals at the shelter by the end of the day today.

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Eyewitness News originally featured Craig Grant as A Person You Should Know. Now, the Madison County Sheriff's Office says he may have had everyone fooled. He was arrested earlier this morning and faces charges including felony animal cruelty, cruelty to animals and scheme to fraud.

An undercover investigation by PETA showed cats living in filth. Many of them with severe health issues. ASPCA officials say they believe there are around seven hundred cats on the property.



Posted: 7:38 AM Feb 29, 2012

[UPDATE] Hundreds of Cats Rescued from Caboodle Ranch

The rescue mission involving hundreds of cats at The Caboodle Ranch in Madison County continues. The owner of the ranch, faces multiple charges including felony cruelty to animals.


http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/Ca...140581263.html

[Steve]

And this is why I refused to work for our RSPCA, PETA is almost a terrorist organisation, yes they do SOME good but ultimately they make matters worse.

[guitarded]

A cat ranch cool

[TwistedPrincess]

yes, a cat ranch. several years back, a place in pennsylvania called Tiger Ranch was shut down for basically the same reason. And no, there were no tigers there. just hundreds of domestic cats... some that people no longer wanted and some that were transported there from various rescues located in other states. just like this case, i believe the owner had good intntions to begin with but at some point every thing began to deteriorate and many cats were in desperate need of medical care at the time they were shut down and the ranch owner was arrested.

also there is a cat ranch salad dressing. with just a slight mousy taste, it is the purr-fect salad topper. guaranteed to please even the pickiest salad eater.

ok, so maybe there isn't a cat ranch salad dressing but it was time for a word from our sponsors.