Pasha is one of nine tigers that were donated to In-Sync Exotics in early 2022 by Terranova Enterprises. In 2019, the USDA permanently revoked Terranova’s tiger handling license and fined the owner for multiple violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The surrender of tigers by Terranova is typical of some of In-Sync’s past rescues; they were used in the entertainment industry including TV and film appearances, forced photo shoots, and circus performances.
Pasha had been living with his family in his old home and continues to live with them now. Pasha, with mate Dayo, fathered Mabel, Sheba, and Gunther amongst others. All five of them are affectionately known as “The Marvels,” and they are quite an entertaining addition to our family! All five of the Marvels were intact when they arrived, so we kept the boys and girls separate to prevent any accidental pregnancies. After the boys were neutered, they were reintroduced to the rest of their family slowly and eventually full time.
Out of the Marvels, Pasha is the most affectionate male towards humans. Even though he is a gentle giant, Pasha reminds us from time to time, especially at dinner, that he is a tiger. Soon after his arrival, our staff and volunteers discovered Pasha had dental issues. We scheduled him for a dental surgery with the Peter Emily Foundation, a non-profit that provides free dental services for sanctuaries and rescues, and they found that his bottom left canine was completely hollow. They completed a full tooth extraction resulting in sweet Pasha’s tongue sliding out of the side of his mouth on occasion. We still think he looks very handsome.
When Pasha isn’t chasing his neighbors, he loves hanging out with his family. Look for the big tiger cuddle puddle as you walk through the property. Pasha is usually in the center. Pasha adores his playground and is always ready to run out when it’s his turn. We love watching him play with his toys and his family on their large playground. We are so glad this gorgeous boy found a home with us.
