Tayfun Demir is renowned for his passion for animals and rescue missions, and Karamel is undeniably the most spiritually resilient squirrel he has ever encountered. Her journey of survival and recovery is truly remarkable.
It all began when Tayfun received a distressing call from a stranger who had found a wounded squirrel caught in a hunter’s trap.
Tayfun immediately jumped into his car and drove over 17 hours to rescue her. When he finally reached the vet clinic, he named her Karamel, marking the beginning of their extraordinary journey together.
The initial examination revealed that Karamel’s condition was critical, with both of her front legs being broken. Her survival seemed uncertain, and Tayfun was deeply concerned. However, Karamel’s fighting spirit shone through.
She had a fierce will to live and wasn’t about to give up.
The veterinarians performed surgery on Karamel, and miraculously, she began to improve almost immediately. Her strength and determination amazed everyone.
Tayfun dedicated himself completely to her, hoping she would recover well and adapt to her new circumstances.
Unfortunately, the injuries from the traps were severe, resulting in permanent nerve damage in her front legs. To save her life, the vets had to amputate her front legs in a second surgery.
But even this daunting setback couldn’t hold Karamel back. Soon after, she was jumping around, exploring her surroundings, and gaining weight.
She thrived in Tayfun’s home, getting along wonderfully with the other animals, especially Alf and another rescued squirrel named Bonibon.
Tayfun was determined to give his rescue squirrels the best life possible, so he rented a house with a garden he designed specifically for their needs.
Recently they removed Karamel’s bandages and began planning for prosthetic front legs.
Tayfun reached out to an expert to create custom prosthetics just for Karamel and their idea turned out even better than expected. Most importantly, Karamel loved her new set of legs!
And to think no one believed she would survive or get better. Tayfun admits many people told him to put her to sleep, but look at her now!
He is incredibly proud and beyond happy to see her running and enjoying life like never before. As he explains in the video:
“A lot of people told me to have Karamel put down, but I couldn’t, how could I? She wants to live!”
She just wants to live… I couldn’t agree more! The poor squirrel had no idea about the trap and the trouble awaiting her, she just wanted to explore and live her life.
Thanks to Tayfun’s love and care, Karamel is now a happy, healthy squirrel, full of life and joy. His unwavering belief in Karamel and his dedication to her recovery have been truly inspiring.
Share their story to inspire others to never give up and to always help animals in need! Check out the video below to see Karamel sprinting around: