Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” I have some really exciting news to share with all of my loyal readers.
First, a little backstory. Almost exactly three years ago, I had the chance to meet an amazing young boy named Jackson. I was just a wee baby, only about 8 weeks old. Jackson and his family were visiting Key Largo as part of his Make-A-Wish trip. My mom met Jackson when they went out on the glass-bottom boat she works on. Mom struck up a conversation with Jackson’s parents and asked if by chance they would want to meet a fox. That’s where I come in. The next day mom packed me up in my little travel bassinet and we headed to Jackson’s hotel to surprise him. Boy, was he surprised.
Back then I was a wild young lad, not much different from how I am today really, but much more prone to be unpredictable and maybe a little bitey. But I could sense that Jackson was an amazing young man, and he had such a sweet energy about him, that I matched that energy and laid in his lap so he could pet me. I didn’t even pee on anything in their hotel room. Since that day, I know my mom, Pawsitive Beginnings founder Nicole Navarro, has been thinking about approaching the Make-A-Wish foundation on partnering with them to give other children the opportunity to meet us foxes here at Pawsitive Beginnings.
With the success of our animal-assisted therapy program, seeing how we have the power to heal and inspire hope and have documented success with our interactions and partnerships with the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter and Kinder in the Keys, mom thought it was just the right time to reach out to Make-A-Wish to propose a partnership.
Well, I am beyond excited to let you all know that as of June 10, Pawsitive Beginnings is now an official Make-A-Wish partner and we will be helping to grant wishes to children who want to meet a fox. Young Jackson planted the seed for so many amazing things coming here at Pawsitive Beginnings years ago.
My mom still keeps in touch with his family to this day, and in case anyone is wondering, Jackson is living his best life still and overcomes challenges that come his way.
Anywho, that’s all for this week. Stay up to date with all things fox by following our social media channels. You can find links to those on our website at pawsitivebeginnings.org
Until next time, Reef, over and out!
