By A. Campbell
Hello, I’m Jada! People often mistake me for a city-dwelling fox given my size and orange-y coat, but I’m actually a two-year-old Chihuahua mix rescue from 4 Little Paws Rescue in Connecticut. When my parents relocated from the East Village to the Upper West Side a couple of years ago, their first order of business was to adopt a dog. We love to take long walks together — meeting other dogs and neighbors, exploring Central Park, and snarfing up bits of pizza, bagel, muffin, and croissant from the sidewalk. (That last one is mostly just me.)
People describe me as sweet, calm, and cuddly. I credit my daily yoga practice with helping me maintain balance and serenity in such a bustling big city. One of my favorite poses is bhujangasana or “cobra pose”. When the weather is sunny and warm, I like to take my practice to the park and reconnect with nature.
Each morning we head out to Central Park for exercise and play time with my friends. Both of my parents adhere to a hybrid work schedule, so I’m pleased to always have one of them working from home and keeping me company throughout the day. In the afternoon, I might work on a puzzle for brain stimulation or sniff out hidden treats around the apartment. Or I might pick up my favorite book – “Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Roald Dahl. I think I share an uncanny resemblance to Quentin Blake’s illustrations, don’t you?
January, February, and March are the months where I really lean into my homebody tendencies. Looking outside on a cold, dark, rainy evening, there’s nothing I love more than snuggling up on the couch with my parents for relaxation and a good movie.
On the weekends, I like to grab a bagel at Broad Nosh Bagels on 86th and Broadway. My go-to order is blueberry. Then we’ll head toward the park and pick up a coffee at Joe Coffee on our way. This weekend, I’m excited to celebrate Lunar New Year. It’s the Year of the Rabbit! In addition to heading down to Chinatown to see the parade, enjoy lion dance performances, and taste some delicious food, I’m excited to share that there will be performances taking place in our neck of the woods, too. The Ye Huang Quintet will perform at Dizzy’s Club in Columbus Circle on January 30th and the New York Philharmonic will play at Lincoln Center on January 31st. I hope to see you there!
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Jada, you are so cute! Those little out-turned paws!
I used to have a dog, Mr. Fox, who greatly resembled his namesake. We lost him about two years ago. It’s a shame the two dogs never had a chance to meet.
Oh Jada you sweet little girl, you put a smile on my face just looking at your adorable pictures and reading about all your jaunts on the Westside and numerous stopovers. Love your Yogs pose. Happy Bunny New Year to you too!
I’m a cat person but she’s a keeper!
Jada, how beautiful you are! I love your story and your gorgeous fur coat. Yes, you certainly are a foxy little gal.
Wow what a sweet fox-like cutie and great write-up. Love the Chinese New Year photo. Awesome story, this made my day!