For Sheila, life as a captive began at an early age. The young cub grew up as a prisoner in the Texas entertainment center, starting her performance work before she’d even grown a foot high.
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Sheila started out as more of a pet than a performer with photoshoots being her main line of work. As she grew older, the performance demands became more rigorous with shows for the entertainment center added to her roster. With no respite ever given, the labor-intensive environment took a massive toll on her well-being.