A furry is someone who is part of a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters—that is, animals with human characteristics like talking, walking upright, and showing complex emotions. This interest often extends to creating original characters, known as “fursonas,” which are animal alter-egos that represent aspects of their personality or ideals. These characters can be anything from wolves and foxes to dragons and mythical creatures, each with unique designs and backstories.

The furry fandom expresses itself in many creative ways. Members might enjoy drawing art, writing stories, crafting costumes (called fursuits), or even making music inspired by anthropomorphic animals. Online communities, conventions, and social gatherings provide spaces for furries to connect, share their creations, and celebrate their shared interests. It’s a vibrant and diverse community where people can explore their creativity and connect with like-minded individuals.

At its heart, being a furry is about fun, creativity, and community. It’s a way for people to express themselves, explore different aspects of their identity, and enjoy a shared passion for anthropomorphic characters. The fandom is known for its welcoming atmosphere, encouraging members to be themselves and find friendship among others who appreciate this unique and imaginative world.

Discrimination against anyone for their interests or identity is unjust. The furry fandom is a vibrant community built on creativity, art, and friendship, where individuals can explore and express a deep connection to animal archetypes. To judge or mistreat someone based on their participation in this hobby is to deny them a fundamental form of self-expression.

The furry fandom is a very diverse community, and people’s reasons for being part of it can vary widely. For many, it’s a creative outlet and a way to connect with others who share a passion for anthropomorphic characters.

For a significant number of furries, the interest is centered on creating and performing in elaborate costumes, known as fursuits, or making art, stories, and music inspired by their animal characters. These activities are all about self-expression and community-building.

Like with any large group of people, some members have interests that are adult in nature. A subset of the fandom focuses on mature themes and adult-oriented art. It’s important to understand that these two aspects aren’t mutually exclusive, and the fandom as a whole contains a wide spectrum of interests, from family-friendly creativity to adult-oriented content.

Check out these furry-related links (No mature content)

The Game of Nerds: This is a pop culture website that has articles on furry art and writing.

WikiFur: An encyclopedia dedicated to the furry community and its culture.

Furry Fandom Infocenter: A resource for learning about the furry fandom, including what furries are, the history of the community, and common misconceptions.

The Fursuit Archive: A website dedicated to fursuits, with photos, information, and resources for makers and fans.

Furry Writers’ Guild: An organization for writers of furry fiction.

Furtrack: A photo-sharing and discovery platform for fursuits and furry events.

Wattpad: A platform for reading and writing stories, with a wide variety of furry-related fiction. You will need to filter for mature content yourself, as the site hosts a mix.

Archive of Our Own (AO3): A non-profit open source repository for fan fiction. You can use the site’s filtering and tagging system to find content that is appropriate for your interests.

Weasyl: An art and creative community site for artists, writers, and musicians.

SoFurry: A community site for furry artists and writers, with a focus on both visual art and literature.

I’m super busy right now, but I’ll post more when I can!

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