Jonathan Adler, the American interior designer known for his modern American glamour aesthetic, resides in Palm Beach, Florida with his husband, Simon Doonan. Together, the couple shares their home with a rescue dog named Foxylady Adler Doonan, affectionately known as Foxy. Adopted nearly 11 years ago from the North Shore Animal League in New York, Foxy is described by Adler as a small, 12-pound “muttlet” with features that defy easy classification, resembling traits of both Corgis and Pomeranians.

Adler explains that Foxy’s name was inspired partly by the Jimi Hendrix song and her natural resemblance to a fox. The designer emphasizes that while Foxy is spoiled and allowed on the bed, she is not dressed up regularly, preferring to remain comfortably unclothed. Despite her pampered lifestyle, Foxy has undergone significant veterinary care, accumulating substantial medical expenses over the years and currently retaining only about four teeth due to age.

Foxy’s quirky nighttime rituals include Adler’s husband feeding her biscuits in playful ways while Adler acts as the “plate,” adding a lighthearted touch to their routine. The couple also recalls a tense episode last year when Foxy escaped from a high-end pet sitter in the Hamptons. The incident escalated to a search involving police and private pet detectives with night-vision cameras. After three days, Foxy was found unharmed on a nearby lawn, demonstrating surprising resilience for a small, pampered dog.

Regarding pet care responsibilities, Doonan manages most of Foxy’s morning walks and vet visits, while Adler focuses on playing and spending quality time with their pet. The couple previously owned a Norwich terrier named Liberace, who lived to an advanced age and was known for his feisty personality. Adler and Doonan created an imagined voice for Liberace, portraying him as a working-class figure who humorously voiced unsolicited opinions on the couple’s lives, often acting as a third member of their relationship.

Foxy’s youthful indiscretions included destroying a shoe cabinet and eating hats, but she is now mostly well-behaved. One notable behavioral quirk remains: she attempts to nip at the ankles of strangers passing by within the house. Doonan dismisses this as a fault of the visitors for getting too close, while Adler regards it as an imperfection.

Living in Palm Beach has brought other unexpected encounters, including an abundance of iguanas displaced by a recent cold snap, which Adler describes as a local ecological event resembling an “iguana apocalypse.” As for future pet aspirations, Adler entertains the idea of becoming a “crazy dog lady” surrounded by numerous Norwich terriers.

Adler’s reflections on pet ownership reveal a playful, affectionate, and deeply loyal dynamic between him, Doonan, and their pets, underscoring how their animals have become integral to their household and daily lives.