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Janet's avatar

My grandkid is a furry. He made his own outfit at 13. A Fox. It was awesome. Only wore it at Halloween. He just likes the creative end and some of his compatriots. Loves animals but going into Botany eventually. Lots of different people in that space. He certainly doesn’t live in an altered state. My friend didn’t either. But likes animals more than people. His costume was a wolf and he worked at the library with me. During summer reading programs we would find a kids book featuring a wolf and do a skit for the kids with him in costume. Kids loved it. So did he! He had a horse costume as well—same deal.

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Curtis's avatar

Janet, That's not being a furry; that's being a healthy, imaginative and creative child. :-) Furries are one step further than "trans" individuals...

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Janet's avatar

Same thing. My friend went to conventions. As my grandson describes snd is in touch with the furry organization. Again, there are many who join with many reasons not necessarily to “identify” as we are deducing now in the current conversation. Or maybe incorrectly deducing. Like cross dressing. Broad brushing IMHO. Some take it more seriously than others but it has been around a long time.

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