Tj (Tiger)
(Deceased Tiger)
The truth about TJ as told by his former caregiver Sept. 27, 2015
"Almost any post or video from Big Cat Rescue "highlights" TJ the tiger and tells lies about his rescue from an abusive home. You may want to watch BCR's video first to see how much they twist the truth.
I swear on my life what I say is true, so let me say AGAIN: TJ's story is full of lies. The small metal cage with the concrete floor is for special purposes, such as transporting to a vehicle; sickness; breeding. He did not live on concrete. He was there because Carole Baskin was coming to take him. TJ and I were best friends from the time he was 2 months old to his 6th year. He was never abused! None of the tigers at Savage Kingdom were abused and none are "entertainers".
TJ and I walked with a leash around the 45 acres daily (when that was not illegal). He was docile and well mannered due to his training and upbringing by me. We played, explored and had a grand time! He was loved more than imaginable! He only needed "rescue" (rehoming) due to the failing of the center, due to Robert Baudy's declining health.
In the 10 years I lived there on and off, there never was an inbred or lame "throwaway" tiger as stated many times. I'm relieved to see how happy he looks today. But why do his current owners feel the need to lie about his past? It is to promote propaganda!!! - Big Cat Rescue hypocritically is against all private ownership of big cats. They have repeatedly used lies to attack me personally as well as many others.
Gloria Johnson"
Big Cat Rescue's video about TJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Byq7jqArU0
"Almost any post or video from Big Cat Rescue "highlights" TJ the tiger and tells lies about his rescue from an abusive home. You may want to watch BCR's video first to see how much they twist the truth.
I swear on my life what I say is true, so let me say AGAIN: TJ's story is full of lies. The small metal cage with the concrete floor is for special purposes, such as transporting to a vehicle; sickness; breeding. He did not live on concrete. He was there because Carole Baskin was coming to take him. TJ and I were best friends from the time he was 2 months old to his 6th year. He was never abused! None of the tigers at Savage Kingdom were abused and none are "entertainers".
TJ and I walked with a leash around the 45 acres daily (when that was not illegal). He was docile and well mannered due to his training and upbringing by me. We played, explored and had a grand time! He was loved more than imaginable! He only needed "rescue" (rehoming) due to the failing of the center, due to Robert Baudy's declining health.
In the 10 years I lived there on and off, there never was an inbred or lame "throwaway" tiger as stated many times. I'm relieved to see how happy he looks today. But why do his current owners feel the need to lie about his past? It is to promote propaganda!!! - Big Cat Rescue hypocritically is against all private ownership of big cats. They have repeatedly used lies to attack me personally as well as many others.
Gloria Johnson"
Big Cat Rescue's video about TJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Byq7jqArU0