TERRIFIC TWO

A Fox Birthday And Cleaning Ears

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” I know last week’s report was a little heavy, but it certainly was an important topic to discuss. This week, I am pleased to let you all know that I turned 2 years old on March 28.

Do you remember when I was just a wee fox pup making my Keys Weekly debut on the cover of the paper? A lot has happened in two short years, hasn’t it? It seems like just yesterday when I met my mom for the first time when she flew to Minnesota to pick me up.

Oh, what I wouldn’t give to be young again and get all the attention and spoils that life has to offer. But those days are gone. Now, I have to share my space and my time with other foxes. Now don’t get me wrong, I sort of like my siblings but, let’s face it, I was born to be an only child (if you couldn’t tell by my screams of protest on literally everything) Oh well, as long as I always have first pick of toys, treats and “Dateline NBC” time, I’ll be fine, I suppose. Mom says she hopes that I never change because I am “one of a kind.”

Louie the fox had his regular visit with our veterinarian, Michael Claudio, on March 31. Louie has to see the vet every few months to be sedated and have his ears cleaned. Both of Louie’s ears are deformed as a result of untreated hematomas during his time on a fur farm. Because they were never treated, once they eventually healed on their own, it left him with what is known as a “cauliflower ear,” which is where the cartilage was deformed during the trauma of the hematomas. Louie always does great at the vet, I hear, and when he gets home he feels like a new fox.

Events in town: Bring your pups to Big Daddy’s Grub and Beach Pub in Tavernier on Thursday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Yappy Hour with MarrVelous Pet Rescues. There will be raffles and retail items available, as well as some of our adorable adoptable pups. Bring your four-legged friends for a Yappy good time.

Anywho, that’s all for this week. Thanks to all of my friends that tune in week after week for my reports. Who knew it would become so popular? Be sure to check out pawsitivebeginnings.org for links to all of our social media accounts.

Rocky

Rocky is a 2-year-old male Shiba Inu that was recently surrendered by the owner who could no longer care for him. He loves toys, dog parks, water and other dogs and children. He is very active, kennel trained and loves to go on multiple walks. A chewer that loves his toys, Rocky is up to date on his vaccines. If you would like to make Rocky a part of your family, or to learn more about other pets available for adoption, give UKHS a call at 305-451-3848.

Save The Date

Thursday, April 6

• Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions discussion on “How will the United States Respond to China’s Growing Global Presence?” at 2 p.m. at Key Largo library.

• MarrVelous Pet Rescue’s Yappy Hour at 6 p.m. at Big Daddy’s Grub Pub, located at Mangrove Marina in Tavernier.

Friday, April 7

• Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys annual golf tournament at 9 a.m. at Redland Golf & Country Club, Homestead. Register at habitatupperkeys.org/2023golf.

• Coral Shores High School Drama Club’s production of “Into the Woods” at 7 p.m. at the Coral Shores Performing Arts Center.

Saturday, April 8

• Spring Fest from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

• Activate & Ascend Your Life & Business Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at J Kindred Art shop, MM 85.9, Islamorada. Workshop is also on Zoom. Contact melinda@melindavanfleet.com for more info or to register.

Tuesday, April 11 at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, MM 79.8, oceanside, Islamorada. Visit mote. org/tours to sign up.

• Mote Marine Laboratory tour through Islamorada nursery at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

• Just Older Youth (JOY) Center classes from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visit justolderyouthinc.org for a complete schedule.

• Spring lecture series welcomes Islamorada resident Bob Rich, senior chairman of Rich Products, at 5 p.m. at Florida Keys History & Discovery, Islamorada.

Thursday, April 13

• Islamorada Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

Friday, April 14

• Friday Night Concert welcomes Karyn Oliver at 6 p.m. at Key Largo library.

Saturday, April 15

• Florida keys open water swim to fight cancer in the Keys at 9 a.m. at Founders Park beach. Visit swimacrossamerica.org/floridakeys to sign up.

Saturday, April 22

• Upper Keys Drum Circle at 3 p.m. at Founders Park amphitheater.