FIXING THE PLUMBING

PLUS, A CAT CAFE NEARS OPENING IN KEY LARGO

Hi friends!

Oriana

roof on the back part of our enclosure and installed a new door for Libby and Louie that is much more secure if they ever need to be kept indoors for safety. So, at the end of the day things got done. But let’s not do it again, ever.

This 12-week-old cat is sweet and looking for her “furever” home. She’s up-to-date on her vaccines and will soon be spayed. If you would like to make Oriana a part of your family, or to learn more about other pets available for adoption, give the Upper Keys Humane Society (UKHS) a call at 305-451-3848. UKHS is a nonprofit no-kill shelter that provides food, shelter, medical care and adoption services for unwanted and abandoned animals.

July 1-2

Wednesday, July 5

Reef The Fox

Reef is a red fox that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro.

Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” This past week has been an eventful one — not necessarily in a good way. We had a major plumbing disaster in our house, so that meant that the other foxes and I had to be locked out of our bedroom while the plumbing company came in and worked their magic.

Apparently, cast iron pipes have a shelf life – who knew? I mean, how would I know that? It’s just been a major inconvenience for me personally. I am used to my routine and when that routine gets interrupted I can get extremely cranky. Shocking, I know. I would like to give a huge shoutout to Townsend Plumbing, though. They have been extremely respectful of the house and of the foxes specifically. Little Coral fox even made a new friend with Daniel the plumber. She likes to score brownie points.

Needless to say, everyone has been a little on edge with all of the unexpected chaos but it is all coming to an end and things are getting cleaned up around here. Our friends at HR Carpenters had to come back over the weekend and fix part of the porch that was dug up. They even put a new

Little Ridley fox is growing up quickly. Mom thought it was a good idea to introduce him and me last week. I did not like the idea but I was as nice as I could possibly be, and that means I didn’t hurt him. I’m slowly warming up to the idea that he is here to stay. I chased him around the other morning until we were both exhausted. See, with me, your favorite fox, it’s all about timing.

There are certain times of the day where I am more approachable and since my mother knows me so well, she is skilled at bringing the baby fox back when I am in a good mood. I would imagine in the next few weeks he will be living with us foxes full-time in the back, so I will just enjoy the time I have left before that happens, I suppose.

Some exciting news for the Upper Keys: The Upper Keys Humane Society is getting ready to open the only cat cafe in Monroe County. The newly renovated “old” building where residents are used to walking in and being greeted by staff and the front office has been transformed into a cat cafe. Colorful paintings on the walls with enrichment ramps, platforms and perches have been set up for the variety of cats and kittens that are all available for adoption. Be sure to stay up to date on when the grand opening will be and make sure to head over and support them when it does. Anywho, that’s all for this week. Stay up-to-date with all-things-fox by heading to our website at pawstivebeginnings.org

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

• Red, White & Groove party from 1 to 4 p.m. at Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina, Islamorada.

Saturday, July 1

• I.CARE dive and coral transplant at 8:30 a.m. at Islamorada Dive Center. Visit icareaboutcoral.org to learn more.

• Florida Keys Quilters gathering at 9:30 a.m. at Key Largo library. Check the Florida Keys Quilters Facebook page for more information.

Tuesday, July 4

• 47th annual 4th of July parade & fireworks in Key Largo. Parade begins at 9:45 a.m. from Anthony’s Clothing Store, MM 98.2 and ends at Laguna Avenue. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.

• Seafood & Brewfest ‘23 at noon at Key Largo Fisheries, 1313 Ocean Bay Dr.

• Independence Day celebration from 6-10 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada. Fireworks begin after sunset.

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

• Master gardener volunteers host a plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Key Largo library. Learn to identify plants, diagnose diseases and more.

• Medicare Basics at 3:30 p.m. at Key Largo library. Learn about prescription drug plans and other health plans.

Thursday, July 6

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

• MarrVelous Pet Rescue’s Yappy Hour at 6 p.m. at Caribbean Club, Key Largo.

Saturday, July 8

• I.CARE dive and coral transplant at Key Dives, Islamorada. Visit icareaboutcoral.org to learn more.