Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report!” This past Sunday night, my mom, Nicole Navarro, the fearless leader of Pawsitive Beginnings, met none other than Debbie Gibson at her show at the Key West Theater.
That’s right, Debbie Gibson. The pop icon, the chart-topping, history-making, Broadway-starring legend. And guess what? Mom got to tell her all about my fellow rescued foxes and me.
Now, for those of you who might not have the proper musical education (seriously, humans, do better), let me fill you in. Debbie Gibson dominated the late ’80s with massive hits like “Only in My Dreams,” “Foolish Beat” and “Lost in Your Eyes.” She wasn’t just another singer, she was a force. At 16, she became the youngest artist ever to write, produce and perform a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song (“Foolish Beat,” for those taking notes). And she didn’t stop there. She conquered Broadway, starring in shows like “Les Misérables” and “Grease,” and has continued to release music, tour, and even light up reality TV.
But here’s the part that really makes her a kindred spirit. Gibson loves animals. She’s been an advocate for rescue animals and wildlife conservation for years, using her voice to support animal welfare. So when mom got to tell her about Pawsitive Beginnings and the work we do in Monroe County, rescuing foxes from the fur trade and helping trauma survivors heal through animal-assisted therapy, Debbie was all in. She loved learning about how we foxes play a role in helping people find hope and strength, just as we have in our own survival stories.
I gotta say, if there’s one thing Debbie Gibson knows, it’s star power. And let’s be real, who here has more star quality than me? If I had opposable thumbs, I’d already be booking my own world tour. My vocals? Next level. My stage presence? Flawless. My ability to hold an audience captive? Unmatched. Gibson’s journey has inspired me, and I think it’s time to take things up a notch.
So, Debbie, if you ever need a fox to open your show, I’m ready. In the meantime, I’ll be here, holding down the fort at Pawsitive Beginnings, keeping my fans entertained and reminding everyone why foxes belong in a sanctuary, not in the fur trade.
Anywho, that’s all for this week. Until next time, Reef, over and out!
