![]() The cats are being removed and owner Craig Grant faces animal cruelty and fraud charges. Photo: Cats roam the now shut down Caboodle Ranch in Feb. When they die a month later, he just takes more.” “What a lucrative business,” said Ann Bechler, “charging desperate, caring people to take homeless cats at $100 to $200 each. The situation was thrown into a grim light after cat burial sites were found on Caboodle Ranch property and cat skulls were found in the woods nearby. Many of these animals exhibited eye infections (some of which resulted in blindness), ringworm, feline leukemia, intestinal parasites, and other conditions. The animals are being housed in a temporary shelter in Jacksonville, where a team of responders from about a dozen agencies are tending to them, ASPCA reports. The animals were seized in what was the largest number of cats ever taken by the ASPCA in an animal cruelty investigation. The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is currently helping the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Animal Control manage and care for the hundreds of cats. The abuse and fraud were first discovered by an investigator with PETA. Despite making many trips back to look for her, they never found her. The following day, they said, they returned to find that one of their cats - Emma - was gone. When they brought two cats to Caboodle to be rehomed there, Grant told Larry there were 300 cats on the property, but he’d like 3,000.īut after dropping off their cats and leaving the ranch, the couple felt that something was not right. Larry and Ann Bechler - a couple involved in the suit - have, over the years, rescued feral and stray cats and given them new homes. Grant admitted in court that he did not typically record cash donations. Records from the Lee, Fla.-based ‘ranch’ show that Grant embezzled and misappropriated donations (meant for the care of the cats) for his own personal uses: trips to Las Vegas, tickets to Disney on Ice and the Daytona 500, and personal online purchases. Caboodle Ranch's website featured stunning cats with smooth coats. But as he looked around, Conley, 61, realized real-life Caboodle Ranch was a lot different from Internet Caboodle Ranch. ![]() Conley had been paying 100 a week to board them. 2, donors and former owners of many of those cats formed a class action lawsuit that will eventually be filed against Grant. In October, a cat rescuer in Naples named Gary Conley headed to Caboodle Ranch with four unwanted cats. Home will be on your right.Craig Grant, founder and operator of nonprofit so-called ‘cat sanctuary’ Caboodle Ranch was arrested for the neglect and abuse of nearly 700 cats in his care. Then turn right on Butch Cassidy Blvd and then left on to Confederate Ridge Drive. Turn right, then turn left on Hawk Wind Blvd. Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, XeriscapeĮast on Dublin to Peterson road. Lighting, Private Yard, Sprinkler/ Irrigation Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven, Rangeīreakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Five Piece Bathroom, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk- In Closet(s).4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage with beautiful landscaping! Close to schools, shopping, parks, Peterson Air Force Base, and Schriever Air Force Base. Enjoy the early morning light on your front porch with a new powder coated metal hand railing. In addition to the deck, there is a flagstone patio, wood fence and sprinkler system. Step outside to your large composite deck with a pergola above and 3 pull-down shades. In the basement below, you'll find your large family room, 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry room, and the mechanical room. The interior of the home was painted recently and you'll find paneled doors, rounded corners, and spacious closets. There you'll find Quartz counters, tile floors and white cabinets. You'll find a large master bedroom with an adjoining 5 piece bath. ![]() The dining room area is spacious and features new lighting. ![]() The open living room features real wood floors, plant ledges, gas fireplace with blower, and a walk-out to the deck. You'll find quartz counters, new white cabinets, new tile back splash, under cabinet lighting, pull outs in the cabinets, and a gas stove. Beautiful Providence Ranch style home! This home has been lovingly taken care of and pride of ownership shows! Beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, remodeled kitchen, composite deck with pergola, air-conditioning, finished basement! Step into your beautiful remodeled kitchen.
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