At its core, the furry fandom is a vibrant community built around a love for animal characters with human qualities. These might be wolves who wear hoodies, dragons who paint, or cats who run cafés in colorful, imagined worlds. People express their fandom in all sorts of ways: drawing art, writing stories, crafting costumes, or simply enjoying the creativity of others. It's all about imagination, self-expression, and belonging.

• Fursonas A fursona is a personalized character that reflects your personality, interests, or identity. For many, it's an alter ego or a creative outlet.
• Art & Media From digital drawings to comics, animations, and stories, the fandom thrives on community-created content.
• Fursuits Some furries create or wear elaborate animal costumes to bring their characters to life at conventions or meetups — but not all furries fursuit!
• Conventions Thousands gather at furry cons across the world to socialize, showcase art, and celebrate their shared interests.
• Community & Identity The fandom offers a welcoming, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ folks, creatives, and anyone seeking a sense of belonging.

More Than Just Animal Costumes

Furry culture is often misunderstood, but at its heart, it's about creative freedom, personal expression, and connection. Whether you're doodling a fox in class, vibing with your inner kitty, or finding your voice through your fursona, the furry fandom gives you the space to be unapologetically you.

According to the Furry Club at OSU's constitution, a furry is 'an individual who is interested in anthropomorphic animal characters, often expressed through art, literature, role-playing, and other creative endeavors.' That means furries are artists, writers, gamers, performers, and most importantly — people who care about building inclusive communities and sharing joy through their interests.

Sources: Furry Club at OSU Constitution, Furscience (IFF Research Group), FurAffinity and WikiFur