The Story of Tooth Fairy (Zubi): A Very Special Squirrel from Poreč

Tooth Fairy (Zubi) was born to mama Blackie and papa Ginger, sharing her home with two sisters and two brothers.

Mama and papa watched joyfully and lovingly from the sidelines as their little family grew.

It was clear from the start that Zubi was very special. Her deformed teeth made eating difficult, hindering her growth and progress, but she never complained. In fact, with the support of her parents, she eagerly participated in games and learning with the rest of her family. Every day, they ran together, climbed branches, explored forest paths, and learned about the world around them, a world they would soon have to face on their own.

Zubi had a best friend named Ruby. After leaving the parental nest at three months old, Zubi found warmth and friendship in Ruby. They were inseparable!

Together, they built a nest, shared the joys of hiding, and buried crunchy nuts they found together. Their friendship was special and incredible.

While the other little ones grew healthy, our fairy began having problems with feeding. Her improperly grown teeth caused pain and fear that she would starve. Almonds and walnuts, her favorite foods, suddenly became too challenging for her. She could no longer eat as before, and her pleas for food became quieter.

To find a solution to her health problems, we decided to take her to the vet.

Although she wasn't thrilled about the vet visit at first, we eventually managed to build trust. The first visit was successful. The problematic teeth were removed, but the situation was not easy.

An inflammation in her mouth followed, and Zubi could no longer eat even soft pine nuts. Since then, we fed her finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, specially prepared for her. To reduce the inflammation, we gave her colloidal silver.

Despite the troubles that befell her through no fault of her own, Zubi never lost her spirit. She remained brave and curious, but the sadness in her eyes was a strong reminder of her suffering. Despite all our efforts and attempts to feed her in Squirrel Forest, in rain and sunshine, her health continued to deteriorate.

One day, while offering her food, I noticed her sad look. Her eyes, which once sparkled with joy, were now filled with pain and despair. She pleaded for food and received it, but she simply couldn't eat.

We took her to the vet a second time, but luck was not on her side. At seven months old, Tooth Fairy lost her battle with health. Our hearts broke when she passed away in the vet's hands despite their efforts to revive her.

Our Tooth Fairy crossed the rainbow bridge on January 19, 2023, leaving us with a story of sorrow, but also of courage, resilience, and incredible spirit. Her short life reminds us of the importance of love, care, and support even in the hardest times. We will remember her as the special squirrel who brought light into our lives.

Her uniqueness left an indelible mark on our hearts, reminding us that love and care are what make life special, even when faced with challenges.

When Zubi left, her best friend Ruby felt the loss of one of the most important beings in her life. When we buried Zubi, Ruby stood still nearby for over half an hour, watching the lifeless body of her friend-sister.

For a long time, we often found Ruby sitting quietly at Zubi's grave, as if sensing her lost friend's presence, as if talking to her. Who knows, maybe she could?

This story teaches us that animals also feel loss, pain, and sorrow for their loved ones when they lose them. The friendship between Zubi and Ruby was special, just as they both were.

Dear Zubi, be well. Wherever you are, we love you and will always remember the happiness you brought us with your short time spent with us.