They witness horrific conditions, filth, and abuse at Caboodle Ranch. Dancing Paws states on their website that while they witnessed no overt abuse or neglect during their trip, “it is simply not possible to provide the necessary care to this many animals”.Ĭaboodle Ranch reports donations totaling $129,055.00 on its Form 990 tax return.ĭonna Shields and her husband Don (a veterinarian) visit Caboodle Ranch. The staff of Dancing Paws Animal Wellness Center visits the ranch. It is important to us that folks know their donations are never used for anything but the cats.”Ĭaboodle Ranch funds are used to finance a vacation in Las Vegas, including clothing and entertainment at the Colosseum.Ĭaboodle Ranch phones are shut off for lack of funds. “Caboodle ranch uses 100% of donations for the cats care, medical, food and support. He claims that vet bills cost him $2,000 per month tax returns show that the actual amount averages just over half that amount.Ĭaboodle Ranch assures its blog readers that donations are only used for the care of the cats. He says he will sell off one of his five-acre parcels because “that property isn’t needed at this point”. Lewis, the veterinarian discloses that Craig routinely ignores veterinary recommendations to humanely euthanize severely ill cats.Ĭraig Grant acknowledges on his blog that he is in financial difficulty. On taking an injured cat to Craig Grant’s veterinarian of choice, Dr. The findings conclude that Caboodle Ranch “does not currently meet minimum guidelines for cat health and welfare”. Their testimony details widespread disease, unneutered cats, severely emaciated cats, and cats with open wounds. Jamie Willoughby, Tina Demotsis, Laura Bevan, and Dr.
One was suffering so badly, it had to be euthanized. After Craig Grant’s care, the cats now suffered from weight loss, severe respiratory infections, eye infections, ear mites, fur loss, scratches, gum disease, FIV, pneumonia, and a severed toe with the bone jutting from the wound. On discovering the condition of the cats, they were rushed to the vet. Shannon Bock returns to the Ranch to reclaim three cats left at Caboodle Ranch. The IRS places a lien on Craig Grant’s property for $153,439.82 in unpaid tax debt.Ĭaboodle Ranch reports donations totaling $89,503.00 on its Form 990 tax return. Lot 33 and Lot 34 (purchased for $17,600) are foreclosed and sold for $1,000. In correspondence with the IRS, he states that his mortgage payment is $1,000 per month, but that Caboodle Ranch is not liable for any part of the payment.Ĭaboodle Ranch reports donations totaling $60,010.00 on its Form 990 tax return.įoreclosure proceedings begin on two parcels of Craig Grant’s property, Lot 33 and Lot 34. He buys $143,595.00 worth of real estate.Ĭraig Grant applies for tax-exempt status.
Craig Grant purchases multiple parcels of land to expand Caboodle Ranch.