Author: Neil Harvey

Aasha learned to be a copycat.

There were stare-downs during the supervised play dates.

There were discussions during the supervised play dates.

Then came a series of supervised play dates.

Smuggler was curious and friendly.

Smuggler was a little over a year old when Aasha arrived. His gentle temperament made him a candidate for living with Aasha. Tigers are often more content if they have company in captivity, but the process of finding the right companion is time-consuming and the keepers must be very watchful, observing all behaviors and any Read more →

Smuggler was rescued by US Border Patrol Agents near Laredo, Texas when alleged smugglers attempted to bring him into the country illegally. He was confined to a wire dog crate so small that he couldn’t turn around. And quite naturally, he was named Smuggler. He had been recently declawed, and at 4 months old was Read more →

Getting better and playing in the “big tiger” pool.

Already a little peach-fuzz growing in.

The USDA contacted In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center about taking Aasha because of their reputation for helping cats with the most serious problems. Aasha had already been moved from place to place in the first four months of her life and after each move her condition became worse. By the time Aasha got Read more →