All testimony in the custody hearing of the Caboodle Ranch cats concluded on May 29, 2012 and each side has until June 11 to submit their proposed order as to the fate of the Caboodle Ranch cats. On or before this date, the judge, who is a cat owner, will issue a ruling and draft an order based on his decision. This practice is common in this type of hearing.
The judge has requested briefs on whether the court or the sheriff has authority over disposition of the cats. Also in question is whether the court is permitted to return a portion of the cats or whether this is an all or nothing decision.
A good many supporters of Caboodle Ranch turned out to witness the trial.
Ron Grant testified on behalf of Caboodle Ranch. It was stated in an article at www.unitedcats.com/en/forum/275/58996/caboodle-ranch-closed-controversy/200 that their attorneys hope to prove the case against them is based on heresay, lies and that the PETA photos were "doctored."
Neither Nanette Entriken nor Craig Grant testified at the hearing. Craig was unable to testify because of his pending criminal charges.
According to Caboodle Ranch, Inc. Facebook page, the judge told Craig he has a "Servant's Heart!" On the other hand, the judge was concerned at the decline in health of the Caboodle Ranch cats between the inspection on January12, 2012 and the time the cats were seized.
Regardless of the judge's ruling on the custody case, the cats will remain as evidence until the criminal case has been tried and a decision made on whether Grant is guilty of any wrong-doing.
Whether Craig Grant is innocent or guilty, I find it very disturbing these cats must remain in cages until the entire situation is settled. Why can't they be placed into some kind of foster care situation? These poor cats are probably wondering what they did to deserve this. Holding them hostage is just making this situation much worse. The cats have all been examined and treated and I'm sure it would harm no one to allow them to live in a loving home until this custody fight is over.
Comments anyone? I only have one question that keeps nagging away at me. How do you "doctor" a photo of a cats eyeball hanging out? Is this something that can be done with Photoshop? I'm completely serious here. I can understand how photos could have been entered into evidence showing parts of the ranch not in use. But the injuries of the cats were very graphic and I would think this would be hard to manipulate digitally.
I'd especially love to hear from anyone from either side who was at the hearing. Comments can be made on this page and it can be shared on Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus One using the buttons below.
Selected associated articles from Elisa:
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| Caboodle Ranch in happier times |
The judge has requested briefs on whether the court or the sheriff has authority over disposition of the cats. Also in question is whether the court is permitted to return a portion of the cats or whether this is an all or nothing decision.
A good many supporters of Caboodle Ranch turned out to witness the trial.
Ron Grant testified on behalf of Caboodle Ranch. It was stated in an article at www.unitedcats.com/en/forum/275/58996/caboodle-ranch-closed-controversy/200 that their attorneys hope to prove the case against them is based on heresay, lies and that the PETA photos were "doctored."
Neither Nanette Entriken nor Craig Grant testified at the hearing. Craig was unable to testify because of his pending criminal charges.
According to Caboodle Ranch, Inc. Facebook page, the judge told Craig he has a "Servant's Heart!" On the other hand, the judge was concerned at the decline in health of the Caboodle Ranch cats between the inspection on January12, 2012 and the time the cats were seized.
Regardless of the judge's ruling on the custody case, the cats will remain as evidence until the criminal case has been tried and a decision made on whether Grant is guilty of any wrong-doing.
Whether Craig Grant is innocent or guilty, I find it very disturbing these cats must remain in cages until the entire situation is settled. Why can't they be placed into some kind of foster care situation? These poor cats are probably wondering what they did to deserve this. Holding them hostage is just making this situation much worse. The cats have all been examined and treated and I'm sure it would harm no one to allow them to live in a loving home until this custody fight is over.
Comments anyone? I only have one question that keeps nagging away at me. How do you "doctor" a photo of a cats eyeball hanging out? Is this something that can be done with Photoshop? I'm completely serious here. I can understand how photos could have been entered into evidence showing parts of the ranch not in use. But the injuries of the cats were very graphic and I would think this would be hard to manipulate digitally.
I'd especially love to hear from anyone from either side who was at the hearing. Comments can be made on this page and it can be shared on Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus One using the buttons below.
Selected associated articles from Elisa:
- Caboodle Ranch: Cat Heaven Or Cat Hell? - this is a very well visited web page.
- Caboodle Ranch Faces Class Action Lawsuit
- Caboodle Ranch Owner Speaks Out
Comments
The cats are getting daily exercise, treatment, and attention. Many are in large dog-type kennels. Being caged, as previously mentioned, is temporary. Not long term. And the only reason they are still in cages is because Craig Grant is selfish and fighting for custody. These cats could have been on their way to finding a home a while back.
I am choosing to trust that the animals are getting good care and are not cramped into tiny kennel cages like you'd see at the vet. Despite all that's happened with this and other cases, I STILL have faith that there are good people out there.
I just find the idea that CG could get ANY of the animals back to be horrific! No!
The explanation is simple for those still supporting Caboodle Ranch and Craig Grant. Its because they think that its OK to live the way cats did at Caboodle because its better than death. This is what one of their most avid supporters posted:
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough Oddly enough, the behavior of the opposition and their representation through all of this has been what is described as "dog in the manger." THEY don't want these kitties, at least not to adopt and care for.
"Craig is the only one who wants them and their only goal is to keep him from having them back, no matter how hard it is on the kitties" --what do they care? They just want to kill them anyway.
End of post
Notice the line, "No matter how hard it is on the kitties". This is why they still support, they do not have empathy for the cats as they claim. I am sure you read the new evidence about the PETA confidential informant and how Grant continually refused care for the cats. Its a mentality we can never understand and they will never change. Thus the reason every state in the US has to have animal cruelty laws on the books because of people just like Craig Grant, Nanette Entriken, and all the CR supporters. Some of them have even been arrested for animal cruelty and are awaiting their own criminal trials. So birds of a feather flock together. One of the supporters even committed perjury on the stand to protect Craig probaly so she can continue to receive money under the table. Yet they claim to be animals lovers. Not true at all.
These people all feel wronged and seek each other for support as those of the same mind-set are able to empathize with them.