Taj is one of our newest additions to Forever Wild, coming to live with us in December of 2006.  He was bought to perform in a show.  Taj was discovered to have a eye problem with possible cataracts in both eyes.  The breeder that the performers bought Taj from offered to replace him with a new healthy cub, but would in turn put Taj down because of his defect.  The performers could not let this happen but knew he would not be able to work with the other animals or in the show so they decided to give Taj to us.  His eye problem might be able to be corrected with surgery.  Because of his vision loss it has made it difficult to get to know Taj.  His insecurities from not being able to make things out keeps him on guard constantly.  Our wish is to have him looked at by our vet and if surgery is possible to get that done and give him a safe and more comfortable home for the rest of his life.  If we cannot fix his vision we hope that he will soon trust us enough to know we would never harm him in any way and we can build a respectful relationship with him.