KAI THE FOX PAYS A VISIT TO KEY WEST’S FINEST

a small gray and white animal on a red leash
Kai the fox leaves a present in deputy chief Randy Smith’s office at the Key West Police Department. CONTRIBUTED

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” 

Let me tell you about my little meeting with Kai before he went off to do some big-shot stuff down at the Key West Police Department (KWPD) last week. Now, before he went, I made it crystal clear that he needed to go in there strong. I said, “Kai, you gotta let ’em know who’s boss, show some backbone.” I even gave him some tips on how to assert a bit of … well, let’s call it “foxy authority.” KWPD and us foxes? We’ve got a nice friendship going, and I wanted to make sure Kai left a memorable impression. Something they’d be talking about for days.

And what did Kai do? Well, he went right into the deputy chief of police’s office, gave his best innocent fox look, and — wait for it — took a big ol’ poop right there on the floor. Nailed it, in my opinion. Because let’s face it, nothing says, “We’re here to stay!” like leaving a little reminder on the carpet, am I right?

The deputy chief laughed it off, opened a window (because our poops are rancid) and allowed Kai to roam around his office some more. What a guy! I would say we have wiggled our way right into the hearts of everyone at KWPD.

On Friday, Nov. 1, the Best of the Upper Keys awards will be at the luxurious Playa Largo Resort. My mom will be all dolled up (at least I told her she needed to be) and anxiously awaiting to see if yours truly will take home the Best Local Celebrity plaque for the third year in a row. I know I had fans from all over the world voting for me and it warms my little heart to know I am so loved. Stay tuned to the Keys Weekly website to find who wins in all categories. 

The real winners will be our friends at the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. This award ceremony is all about raising money for them. Last year the amount raised was $26,350 so I hope this year it’s even more.

Anywho, that’s all for this week. Stay up-to-date with all things fox by visiting our website at pawsitivebeginnings.org. All of our good content is on our social media platforms and those are linked right in the footer of our website.

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

Reef the Fox
Reef was born on a fur farm on or around March 28, 2021. He was able to be rescued when his mother and siblings started to reject him. Reef is missing toes on his front, right paw and the tip of his tail is missing due to injuries sustained in his short time on the fur farm. Reef arrived at Key Largo on May 6, 2021 by Nicole Navarro, of Pawsitive Beginnings Inc.