Can minors be furries?

Furries come in all ages and sizes, from pre-teens and teenagers to those who have children and even grandchildren. For each person, what it means to be furry will get a different answer, much like with sports fans asked why they enjoy playing or watching a game.

Why does my child want to be a furry?

Your daughter might be “into” furries just because she likes to cosplay. Perhaps she feels empowered pretending to be an inhuman thing that she thought up. Maybe she saw “Twilight” and was Team Jacob. Maybe she saw Beastars, BNA, My Little Pony or Zootopia and became a major fan.

How old are you to be a furry?

Furscience said that furries tend to teens or young adults. Although there are many furries in their late 20s or 30s in some cases there are even those in their 70s or 80s, and according to American River College furries can even be as young as 10.

What does it mean when someone says they’re furry?

There may be some confusion about what it means when someone says they’re furry or they’re into furry. Just what does that mean? Furry is shorthand, used to describe fans of anthropomorphic animals. This means animals with human characteristics such as walking on two legs, having intelligence, and/or the ability to talk just to name a few.

How do you make friends with other Furries?

Many have hobbies in addition to the furry community, such as photography, sports, robotics, or board/card gaming. These people often seek each other out at our get togethers and form fast friendships, exposing members to more than just other furries.

What does it mean to be a furry fan?

Furry is shorthand, used to describe fans of anthropomorphic animals. This means animals with human characteristics such as walking on two legs, having intelligence, and/or the ability to talk just to name a few. Think Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse, they walk on two legs, have hands to manipulate items, and talk.

Should parents worry about their children’s use of furry?

Many of these older individuals are those who help staff events, plan meetings, and organize activities from regular meetups, to our flagship yearly convention, Furry Migration. Many parents worry about their child using furry and the furry community as a form of escapism, a way to avoid problems.