Woman Unaware That ‘Furry Convention’ Is Not For Pets, Takes Her Therapy Dog There And Becomes Famous
Elizabeth BoredPanda staff
New York Media senior producer Kenny Wassus got a kick when he realized his mother went to the Motor City Furry Convention, thinking it was an event for pets, and brought her therapy dog Link with her. The pup being furry himself, it seemed like a logical choice.
Cheryl Wassus, Kenny’s mother, said: “I learned so much about this whole new culture of people who get together and dress up in furry costumes. I had no idea… It was a little embarrassing at first because Link was just a little curious why people were wearing tails, so he was doing some serious tail-sniffing and checking out people.”
Once the doggie got used to the environment, Link seemed to be having a blast. The two even ended up participating in a panel at the con, which raised $10,000 for Pets for Vets, an organization that connects dogs with war veterans.
As for Cheryl, she isn’t planning to get into furry culture scene herself: “No, I don’t think so. No. You know, you get a little older, a little menopausal, and being in that many layers and layers of fur. No need to be overheating [in a furry costume]. I’m good.”
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One guy’s mother heard about Furry Convention and thought it was an event for pets
She brought her therapy dog Link with her – the pup being furry himself, it seemed like a logical choice
Image credits: kgw
Image credits: kgw
“I learned so much about this whole new culture of people who get together and dress up in furry costumes”
Image credits: Cheryl Wassus, kgw
“It was a little embarrassing at first because Link was just a little curious why people were wearing tails”
Image credits: Cheryl Wassus
“So he was doing some serious tail-sniffing and checking out people”
Image credits: kgw
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The dog's face on the last pic though
That pic is the best!
Okay, before there is going to be a crowd in the comment section of outing the other side of this fandom, I'll say this: Yes, it's true that the furry community has a "mature" side since it started and I won't deny that fact. However, some of you are also missing the point that the furry community is also one of the most loving, open and accepting community at the same time: whether you're brown, white, bisexual, asexual, male, female, have a disease (physical, mentally or none), have depression or you're happy, we don't mind, you are welcomed in the community with open arms, just like this lady experienced. What you see here is a small part of the community. Remember that NOT every furry or furry artist is part of that mature side of this community and there are many different variations of these furry cons. Please take all of this information into consideration. Nonetheless, let's now just enjoy the photos of the dog and this lady who had a great time out there! :D
Michael, thank you _so_ much for addressing that! A lot of people, when they think of Furries, think of yiff (the more... sexual... aspect of Furry culture), and that really isn't the point of it. I was going to exactly the same comment before you did. Thank you from a Furry (:
yeah, as a non-furry with a few furry acquaintances i can definitely verify this! It is a very welcoming and inclusive group that really gave them a sense of belonging. And of the people i knew, only one was into the "mature" stuff. Everyone else was just into the community stuff and it really brought them joy.
Hello from the uk, i've been a full time cat since 2001 when I was diagnosed with a rather horrid cancer. I somehow managed to defy my death sentence & it was from this I decided I want to be a cat named Twiddels & so I am, I wear cat Teeth ears & a tail every day every where, for me it is a simple life choice like being a punk or goth I am a cat! I thank you for letting people know it's not all sexual as it has never been for me, hugs >^.^< love to all from Twidds.
Hugs and skritches, dearling! I'm glad you've found something to bring you such joy. :)
Love and hugs to Twiddels!
Michael, thank you so much for giving this info. My late love was a furry artist, and the community was loving towards us in his last days.
Yeah, furries having a "mature" side isnt even a valid argument to be against furries. As if every other group of people didnt engage in that stuff. Double standard jealous pricks is what those "angered" ppl are.
I'm sure the majority of furries at the convention needed a therapy pet anyway! it's a win win
Seriously? That's the reason for people to hate furries? But everybody is doing sex though not just furries right? Any consensual adults doing it. Man.. this hate about furries is weird. I uh just can't grasp it so that's why i'm asking. I didn't even know anything about furries before i read this post. -_- sorry
I agree with you on that, Henny, but unfortunatly too many find it a reason to attack the furry community. Even though they are minding their own business and are not harming others.
The convention was a success if they were able to educate a "civilian" about their lifestyle! I love that Cheryl just went with the flow and stayed, rather than leaving, once she realized her mistake. I wish more people had her open mindedness and curiosity!
The dog's face on the last pic though
That pic is the best!
Okay, before there is going to be a crowd in the comment section of outing the other side of this fandom, I'll say this: Yes, it's true that the furry community has a "mature" side since it started and I won't deny that fact. However, some of you are also missing the point that the furry community is also one of the most loving, open and accepting community at the same time: whether you're brown, white, bisexual, asexual, male, female, have a disease (physical, mentally or none), have depression or you're happy, we don't mind, you are welcomed in the community with open arms, just like this lady experienced. What you see here is a small part of the community. Remember that NOT every furry or furry artist is part of that mature side of this community and there are many different variations of these furry cons. Please take all of this information into consideration. Nonetheless, let's now just enjoy the photos of the dog and this lady who had a great time out there! :D
Michael, thank you _so_ much for addressing that! A lot of people, when they think of Furries, think of yiff (the more... sexual... aspect of Furry culture), and that really isn't the point of it. I was going to exactly the same comment before you did. Thank you from a Furry (:
yeah, as a non-furry with a few furry acquaintances i can definitely verify this! It is a very welcoming and inclusive group that really gave them a sense of belonging. And of the people i knew, only one was into the "mature" stuff. Everyone else was just into the community stuff and it really brought them joy.
Hello from the uk, i've been a full time cat since 2001 when I was diagnosed with a rather horrid cancer. I somehow managed to defy my death sentence & it was from this I decided I want to be a cat named Twiddels & so I am, I wear cat Teeth ears & a tail every day every where, for me it is a simple life choice like being a punk or goth I am a cat! I thank you for letting people know it's not all sexual as it has never been for me, hugs >^.^< love to all from Twidds.
Hugs and skritches, dearling! I'm glad you've found something to bring you such joy. :)
Love and hugs to Twiddels!
Michael, thank you so much for giving this info. My late love was a furry artist, and the community was loving towards us in his last days.
Yeah, furries having a "mature" side isnt even a valid argument to be against furries. As if every other group of people didnt engage in that stuff. Double standard jealous pricks is what those "angered" ppl are.
I'm sure the majority of furries at the convention needed a therapy pet anyway! it's a win win
Seriously? That's the reason for people to hate furries? But everybody is doing sex though not just furries right? Any consensual adults doing it. Man.. this hate about furries is weird. I uh just can't grasp it so that's why i'm asking. I didn't even know anything about furries before i read this post. -_- sorry
I agree with you on that, Henny, but unfortunatly too many find it a reason to attack the furry community. Even though they are minding their own business and are not harming others.
The convention was a success if they were able to educate a "civilian" about their lifestyle! I love that Cheryl just went with the flow and stayed, rather than leaving, once she realized her mistake. I wish more people had her open mindedness and curiosity!