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Hello there, Papabear,

Been a long time reading and now I find myself in need of some help. A few years ago a close friend of mine up and abandoned me for what reason I have no clue (she was a wolf fur). We both thank God we’re furries; she had such a love of wolves [that I] developed one as well, thanks to her. So I thought of myself as a wolf fur, but when she left it stung worse than anything. It still hurts and ever since I’ve been wondering what kind of fur I am, so I thought I would tell you a bit about myself and ask what type of fur you think I am. 

I am a shy but easygoing guy. I love jokes/pranks. I am up for just about anything, and I have always loved stuff like Marvel [comics] and what not. Also I am a big WoW nerd. I have worked in an aquarium and spent lots of time with animals of all sorts. But mostly I am laid back, easy going, even if at times I have a temper on me. If you could help me with this I would be most grateful to you.

Long time reader,
A Confused Fur 

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Dear Confused,

Hmm, Papabear sees a pattern here: first, you determined your fursona species based on your relationship with a wolf, and now you are asking a bear to determine your best species. My advice to you, then, would be to stop asking other people to define you. To find your true fursona, it can only come from one person: you.

I can give you a little guidance, however. First of all, things like liking comic books and MMORPGs has nothing to do with your fursona. Personality traits like being a prankster and being laid back do. For example, a person with a highly playful personality might be an otter; a highly aggressive, dominant person who is a bit of a loner might best be defined as a dragon; a sociable, strong personality might work best as a wolf or lion—both social species. A highly spiritual person might choose a bird like a bald eagle or red-tailed  hawk, and someone who feels both fragile and beautiful would do well to be a butterfly. A mysterious and awe-inspiring furry could be a blue whale. I like bears, of course, because they combine the best of cuddliness and being laid back with strength and independence. A friend of mine who loves fast cars, motorcycles, and such stuff chose the cheetah, logically, for his fursona, and another chose a porcupine, an animal that is adorable and shy but surrounds itself with a natural defense mechanism showing his guarded side. 

Another way to choose a fursona is just simply your attraction to a certain kind of animal. In addition to feeling that bears match my personality because of their personalities, I am also spiritually attracted to them, and my spiritual teacher is attuned to both bears and horses. Some people, too, pick hybrids that combine what they like of two or more species. Some mythological species, such as gryphons, work well in this case.

On the other hand, sometimes people choose a fursona based on an animal that is not at all like their human selves. For example, someone who is really shy and has difficulty making friends might long for the camaraderie of the wolf back and see him- or herself as a wolf; someone who has been told all his life that he/she is stupid, might decide to become a wise owl; someone who is lazy and slow might, instead of picking a sloth as their fursona, become an agile monkey swinging across the forest canopy. Being a furry can mean trying to find new ways to express yourself and what you wish to be.

I hope that helps you without my actually choosing a fursona for you.

Hugs,

Papabear

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Author: dronon Ernest et Célestine (Ernest & Celestine) is a 2012 children’s animated film from Europe about a friendship between a mouse and a bear. It hasn’t had a widespread English-language release in North America yet, but when it does, I recommend it. It’s charming! (Trailer, with English subtitles.) The two main characters exist in different [...]

So, any fellow Fur's celebrating senior week in Ocean City this weekend?

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Author: Draconis Flayrah reported in May on Misora Rae‘s loss of her home in the Moore, OK tornado. In subsequent days, furs have sent an outpouring of support, helping her with supplies and funds. They gathered for the clean-up, helping her sort through the rubble of what was once her home; she found her fursuit, which [...]

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It’s never easy to move into a new town — whether you’re a human, or a dog, or whatever. “Bacon is a lazy French bulldog who loves Westerns, and has a secret friend who happens to be a cat. When he and his owner move to a new neighborhood, Bacon embarks on quest to get to know all of the neighboring dogs. He soon discovers that they are a collection of weird and rather particular animals. Humorous and witty, the escapades of Bacon and Friends are translated from a popular Spanish web comic.” A comic written by Josep Busquet and illustrated by Ximo Abadia Perez, in fact.  This softcover black & white collection is coming out from Kettledrummer Books at the end of July, and it’s available for pre-order at Sci Fe Genre.

image c. 2013 Kettledrummer Books

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(Photo caption: Furries at the Park on June 16 will feature appearances by "Alex the Lion" and "King Julian" from the Madagascar movies.)

Here is an article in the NewsMail about this weekend's BunFur convention in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia:

http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/furries-plan-big-day-out/1906792/

IF YOU go down to the Botanic Gardens on Sunday be prepared for a big surprise as members of the Furries gather for the second annual day out in the park.

Event organiser Hayden Grant, aka Bingo Fox, said he had been overwhelmed with the positive reaction to the event, with furries from Brisbane, Sydney and even as far away as Kalgoorlie in Western Australia registering to take part.

It's been surprising, I've been overwhelmed really," he said.

Mr Grant said holding the day outside in a community venue could be the appeal of the event.

"Often Furries events are held indoors so we've made it a bit different," he said.

Don't miss the chance to see the Furries from 10am-2pm, check out the costumes, take photos and enjoy the day out.

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Dear Papa Bear,

I admit, I'm not used to admitting I need help with problems, but this one is really cutting me down.... Yo because I'm really nice and caring, or try to be, and I'm a good roleplayer.. The problem is with two of my furry family members: my dad, Macintosh, and my adoptive son, Jay. (I changed their names a bit. Poorly, but I did.)  My son knew my dad before he met me, and they did something horrible to each other. My son is willing to forgive my dad for the argument he started over a misconception. But Mac is very mad at him, and he gave me an ultimatum: Choose between my son or my furry dad and brothers. This is a tough decision for me. Really tough. I need some help. Please tell me what you think....

Sincerely,
Kyoto

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Hi, Kyoto,

First off, it is extremely unfair for Mac to put you in this position. He’s doing so to gain you as an ally and “win” his fight against Jay. For a “dad” he is acting very immaturely. Secondly, according to your letter, this shouldn’t even be a real issue between Mac and Jay because it is all based upon a “misconception,” not an actual wrong done by one to the other.

If Mac doesn’t already comprehend this, you should explain to him that he is angry about nothing and should calm down. If he refuses, then the wise thing to say is something along these lines: “You know I love and care about you both, Mac, but don’t put this on me. I refuse to take sides and validate your anger. If you hate Jay and then hate me for not hating Jay, then YOU are making that choice, not me. I refuse to be sucked into your misguided attempt at emotional extortion. I hope you will change your mind.”

Make this about Mac’s decision. It is not your decision.

Hugs,

Papabear

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What’s your fursona? If you’ve been in the fandom for a while you could probably list off most every detail of the character you designed. But what if you’re new and don’t have a fursona to represent yourself? Do you even need one? Where do you start? Those questions (and some more!) get answered in this episode.

After you’re done listening, why not tell us what your fursona’s history is in the comment field down below, we love hearing from you!

Metadata and Credits WagzTail Podcast 2.0 Episode 82
Runtime: 30m
Cast: Direlda, Levi, Spenser, Wolfin
Editor: Levi
Format: 128kbps ABR split-stereo MP3
Copyright: © 2013 WagzTail.com. Some Rights Reserved. This podcast is released by WagzTail.com as CC BY-ND 3.0. If distributed with a facility that has an existing agreement in place with a Professional Rights Organisation (PRO), file a cue sheet for 26:00 to Fabien Renoult (BMI) 1.67%, Josquin des Pres (BMI) 1.67%, WagzTail.com 96.67%. Rights have been acquired to all content for national and international broadcast and web release with no royalties due. Podcast image belongs to miriam wickett, used with permission. Episode 82 – Designing a Fursona - What's your fursona? If you've been in the fandom for a while you could probably list off most every detail of the character you designed.