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During my teen years, I had an active and flexible imagination.
I lost the ability to let my mind wander through flights of fancy
in my 20s and 30s. Victim of long hours at work, the struggle to
establish a career and the inevitable financial stress of purchasing
property, my imagination languished in a dark cave, waiting to blossom under the grow light that is the furry fandom.
I encountered this little girl during a stroll up the Newport Pier on a cold
and windy morning. She came running towards me, trailed by her older
sister, excited to meet this oddly tall canine.
"Mr Dog!" she exclaimed, "What are you doing running about without
your leash?" I explained that I left it in the car. She admonished me
never to leave the house without my owner, who must be worried sick.
I told her that my owner was still in bed, and wouldn't be up until
after I got home (which was partly true.)
She was precocious without being smug, and curious without being
annoying. She wanted to know what kind of dog food I ate, where I
slept ( I assured her I slept on the bed, and she was quite pleased,)
and if I had been to the vet recently (I hoped she wouldn't ask if I
was neutered.)
When she asked if I wanted a bowl of water, her sister stepped in and
said "Now Amanda, you know he's not real, right?"
Amanda just looked at her sister with those "are you serious?" eyes.
"Of course he's real" she said. She reached out to grab my paw and
feel my fur. "See?" Amanda dared her sister to contradict the empirical
furry evidence, clearly real beneath her fingers.
"No," her sister said soflty, "I mean he's not a real dog." Amanda's eyes
grew wide and she summed things up for her obviously misled sibling. "I imagine he's real. So he must be."
Amanda's sister just looked at me and shrugged. I was beaming under
my fursuit head.
I've mulled over that piece of wisdom for a bit now and I see the nugget
of truth. Imagination adds spice to life, and if you believe in that
ingredient, and I mean really believe in the importance of imagination,
I guarantee you a richer, more colorful life experience.
Exercise your ability to dream every day; Insert yourself into your favorite
song, becoming a character in the lyrics. Picture yourself in a beautiful
piece of art, gambling through a field with a unicorn. Close your eyes and see yourself flying over the tree tops, unfettered by worry and free of earthly constraints.
Or imagine that you meet a talking dog on the pier, and have a nice chat.
Amanda got this right.
I lost the ability to let my mind wander through flights of fancy
in my 20s and 30s. Victim of long hours at work, the struggle to
establish a career and the inevitable financial stress of purchasing
property, my imagination languished in a dark cave, waiting to blossom under the grow light that is the furry fandom.
I encountered this little girl during a stroll up the Newport Pier on a cold
and windy morning. She came running towards me, trailed by her older
sister, excited to meet this oddly tall canine.
"Mr Dog!" she exclaimed, "What are you doing running about without
your leash?" I explained that I left it in the car. She admonished me
never to leave the house without my owner, who must be worried sick.
I told her that my owner was still in bed, and wouldn't be up until
after I got home (which was partly true.)
She was precocious without being smug, and curious without being
annoying. She wanted to know what kind of dog food I ate, where I
slept ( I assured her I slept on the bed, and she was quite pleased,)
and if I had been to the vet recently (I hoped she wouldn't ask if I
was neutered.)
When she asked if I wanted a bowl of water, her sister stepped in and
said "Now Amanda, you know he's not real, right?"
Amanda just looked at her sister with those "are you serious?" eyes.
"Of course he's real" she said. She reached out to grab my paw and
feel my fur. "See?" Amanda dared her sister to contradict the empirical
furry evidence, clearly real beneath her fingers.
"No," her sister said soflty, "I mean he's not a real dog." Amanda's eyes
grew wide and she summed things up for her obviously misled sibling. "I imagine he's real. So he must be."
Amanda's sister just looked at me and shrugged. I was beaming under
my fursuit head.
I've mulled over that piece of wisdom for a bit now and I see the nugget
of truth. Imagination adds spice to life, and if you believe in that
ingredient, and I mean really believe in the importance of imagination,
I guarantee you a richer, more colorful life experience.
Exercise your ability to dream every day; Insert yourself into your favorite
song, becoming a character in the lyrics. Picture yourself in a beautiful
piece of art, gambling through a field with a unicorn. Close your eyes and see yourself flying over the tree tops, unfettered by worry and free of earthly constraints.
Or imagine that you meet a talking dog on the pier, and have a nice chat.
Amanda got this right.
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Now this is touching. You'd actually make me feel comfortable meeting my sister's kids.
One of them knows I'm "weird", but I knew what she ment by that. Heck, I told my sister
that she didn't have to explain that to me, because I already knew what her daughter ment.
All-in-all, yea dude. It's something about you that's different. And I knew that the first
time I ran into you. I don't know what it is, but I can "feel" a vibe on a person, the good ones,
that is. And you, my good ol' canine friend, are one of those "good vibes". Keep on living strong man. ^^
One of them knows I'm "weird", but I knew what she ment by that. Heck, I told my sister
that she didn't have to explain that to me, because I already knew what her daughter ment.
All-in-all, yea dude. It's something about you that's different. And I knew that the first
time I ran into you. I don't know what it is, but I can "feel" a vibe on a person, the good ones,
that is. And you, my good ol' canine friend, are one of those "good vibes". Keep on living strong man. ^^
Heh, no problem Mr. D.
Just thought it'd be nice to express my thoughts since
I don't see many like yourself. (Not saying there aren't many of others like "yourself".)
But it's rare to find them with your type of personality. As always though, keep doing
what you do best. ^^
Just thought it'd be nice to express my thoughts since
I don't see many like yourself. (Not saying there aren't many of others like "yourself".)
But it's rare to find them with your type of personality. As always though, keep doing
what you do best. ^^
cool!
I use my imagination all the time....
unfortunately David Bowie is in there singing Dance Magic Dance half of the time D: it hard to plan when I dont know what spell to use...crud now it stuck in my head now X3
isnt it just awesome when moments like this happen? :heart:
great story
I use my imagination all the time....
unfortunately David Bowie is in there singing Dance Magic Dance half of the time D: it hard to plan when I dont know what spell to use...crud now it stuck in my head now X3
isnt it just awesome when moments like this happen? :heart:
great story
I dont mind him being there.....
but the outfit...his croch...darn you labryinth!!( or however you spell it. X3)
reminds me of my Otter uncle story
my uncle who is an Otter suiter was approached by a teenage boy, the boy squeed outload and then showed him his cellphone, which had my uncle and his highshcool sweetheart who is a badger in suit from a year ago, they reconnected afterwords...and are/were dating x3
yep, got furs in the family, but that boy may or may not become a cousin-in-law soon~~if she says yes :D
but the outfit...his croch...darn you labryinth!!( or however you spell it. X3)
reminds me of my Otter uncle story
my uncle who is an Otter suiter was approached by a teenage boy, the boy squeed outload and then showed him his cellphone, which had my uncle and his highshcool sweetheart who is a badger in suit from a year ago, they reconnected afterwords...and are/were dating x3
yep, got furs in the family, but that boy may or may not become a cousin-in-law soon~~if she says yes :D
That is such a touching, wonderful story dude. That is seriously why I fursuit right there in a nutshell, to suspend reality for children and come to life as a giant, furry cartoon animal and put smiles on their faces.
Adults may see the "human" beneath the costume (though they play along) but children see a dog, or lion, or whatever coming to life and interacting with them, which is the magic, the illusion we all crave to impart to others when we put that suit on.
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
Adults may see the "human" beneath the costume (though they play along) but children see a dog, or lion, or whatever coming to life and interacting with them, which is the magic, the illusion we all crave to impart to others when we put that suit on.
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
Yes, you know all about the "magic" of fusuiting.
When you meet a child, or indeed any person, who has
the ability to suspend reality for a moment, and
believes in your character, the experience changes
into a marvelous flight of imagination for both parties.
I think the fusruiter gets more out of that kind of
interaction than the audience. That is why I'm hooked.
Thanks for reading my story!
When you meet a child, or indeed any person, who has
the ability to suspend reality for a moment, and
believes in your character, the experience changes
into a marvelous flight of imagination for both parties.
I think the fusruiter gets more out of that kind of
interaction than the audience. That is why I'm hooked.
Thanks for reading my story!
The mind of a child...That's what i had when I entered the furry fandom. I realized there's a lot of innocence left, and your doing a good job fighting for that! Yeah, there was a youtube video where a kid and his family were at the hotel and the parent asked a suiter who breed it was, and the suiter told her. During the talking, you can hear this kid say to his little sister "They're not real!" I laughed.
That is an unbelievably beautiful story, which really hits home. Imagination slips from me so fast due to things people say and maturity wanting to step in that I lose my sense of humor along with the will to actually act the way my inner self is dying to act. I would love to let my imagination run rampid and do what that little girl did with fursuiters. I love to believe that they're real, and to act along and actually have true fun and be dazzled. that story made me motivated to go out and actually express excitement and like for offbeat things more, no matter what.
You are one lucky dog, dogbomb.
You are one lucky dog, dogbomb.
Oh, gosh yes, I am sooo lucky!
And you are my target audience for
this submission. Never let your imagination
wither. I did and my life was grey and dull
for a few years. It is possible to have a
healthy imagination and be a
mature, responsible adult.
I'm so glad you read my story!
And you are my target audience for
this submission. Never let your imagination
wither. I did and my life was grey and dull
for a few years. It is possible to have a
healthy imagination and be a
mature, responsible adult.
I'm so glad you read my story!
if you don't have a LJ account can i post your story here for you http://community.livejournal.com/fursuitlounge/
i think the folks there would love to to hear it so it must be posted there!
i think the folks there would love to to hear it so it must be posted there!
You are welcome; this story reminds me of my niece. Whenever I talk to her it always amazes me, her imagination and creativity is just incredible, and I do my best to encourage her to keep coming up with these wonderful things, characters, and creatures that she loves to draw. ^_^
That's such a sweet and adorable story. <3
That's one of the joys of kids (and this coming from someone who's really not to fond of children ^^;). They have so much creativity and imagination. And it's so sad that we tend to lose it as we grow up. I have to say I started tearing up a bit reading that. I know that my fading imagination's pretty much affecting my art. I look back at a lot of my old art and as crappy as it's drawn, it's a lot more creative. I came up with different creatures and variations on real animals and characters. Now I'm so focused on anatomy and making everything look perfect that it takes the...interesting-ness out of whatever I draw. Trying to focus on school and future takes the imagination and creativity right out of me sometimes. I'd like to get it back though.
Children are a lot smarter than we'd like to give them credit for. <3 And kids do indeed say the darnedest things. :3
That's one of the joys of kids (and this coming from someone who's really not to fond of children ^^;). They have so much creativity and imagination. And it's so sad that we tend to lose it as we grow up. I have to say I started tearing up a bit reading that. I know that my fading imagination's pretty much affecting my art. I look back at a lot of my old art and as crappy as it's drawn, it's a lot more creative. I came up with different creatures and variations on real animals and characters. Now I'm so focused on anatomy and making everything look perfect that it takes the...interesting-ness out of whatever I draw. Trying to focus on school and future takes the imagination and creativity right out of me sometimes. I'd like to get it back though.
Children are a lot smarter than we'd like to give them credit for. <3 And kids do indeed say the darnedest things. :3
Thank you so much for sharing this story! I just waltzed over from fursuitlounge.
Imagination is usually the only thing that keeps me going through life. But today, my mind was filled
with grown-up worries about jobs, money, school, the eventual, far-off future, and what my family thought
of me. My imaginations of the day were limited to thoughts of abandoning all cares and cautions, and
running away on an epic hitchhiking adventure, which only made me worry more... what if I never get to
go on that adventure?! But your story made me remember that life is truly what we perceive it to be.
I may be stuck here for now, but there's no reason I can't imagine it into awesomeness every day.
Imagination is usually the only thing that keeps me going through life. But today, my mind was filled
with grown-up worries about jobs, money, school, the eventual, far-off future, and what my family thought
of me. My imaginations of the day were limited to thoughts of abandoning all cares and cautions, and
running away on an epic hitchhiking adventure, which only made me worry more... what if I never get to
go on that adventure?! But your story made me remember that life is truly what we perceive it to be.
I may be stuck here for now, but there's no reason I can't imagine it into awesomeness every day.
Picture yourself in a beautiful piece of art, gambling through a field with a unicron.
Somebody please draw this.
I love your stories. They're always to full of fun and imagination, and can be down right inspirational. I think I'm gonna push the +Watch button. I'm surprised I haven't already.
Somebody please draw this.
I love your stories. They're always to full of fun and imagination, and can be down right inspirational. I think I'm gonna push the +Watch button. I'm surprised I haven't already.
Awwww. And this is the reason I really want to fursuit. It's being a little spark of magic in a kids life. I'm sure that little girl will never forget you.
You've got a lot of heart, sir. Thanks for sharing. <3
P.S.- you're my new favorite suiter, with all your sweet doggy antics, and thoughtful ways. but don't tell anyone. >u> shhhh~
You've got a lot of heart, sir. Thanks for sharing. <3
P.S.- you're my new favorite suiter, with all your sweet doggy antics, and thoughtful ways. but don't tell anyone. >u> shhhh~
again, I must comment on yet another pic of awesome... I will take back what I said in my other comment about not getting as real a fursuit as I planned, because, as long as it looks real, but not intentionally scary, then it may indeed work. :3
This is yet another shining example of the join furries can bring to the world, and I only wish that every fursuiter out there was as brave as you venturing out into the public in full costume... :3
This is yet another shining example of the join furries can bring to the world, and I only wish that every fursuiter out there was as brave as you venturing out into the public in full costume... :3
And again, I must thank you for being so nice.
I appreciate you looking into my gallery a little.
I really like realistic fursuits more than the very tooney ones.
But that is just me. The beauty of suiting is that one can
be what one chooses. This suit is just what makes me happy.
I'm lucky that it gets such a good response!
I appreciate you looking into my gallery a little.
I really like realistic fursuits more than the very tooney ones.
But that is just me. The beauty of suiting is that one can
be what one chooses. This suit is just what makes me happy.
I'm lucky that it gets such a good response!
Maybe some of us should take that story to heart..
We often forget that fantasy often gives us an escape from the rigors of the world.
I know it isn't easy but think about how much more sane this world could be if all of us learned to be in a world where fantasy leads into what we do to escape what's wrong.
Nice story and whoever captured the moment there gets real photography.
We often forget that fantasy often gives us an escape from the rigors of the world.
I know it isn't easy but think about how much more sane this world could be if all of us learned to be in a world where fantasy leads into what we do to escape what's wrong.
Nice story and whoever captured the moment there gets real photography.
This was very touching.
I try to invert reality as much as possible, being in my early 20's, partying when I can, and working all the other time. I've felt like a drone struck from the colony, looking for a queen but the weather is too harsh to carry on flying. My sensories have been disemboweled and the scent I was following has long been lost. After the time of being on the ground and confused, others helped themelves to feast on my wings and now I cant fly anymore.
That is, untill after reading this.
thank you.
I try to invert reality as much as possible, being in my early 20's, partying when I can, and working all the other time. I've felt like a drone struck from the colony, looking for a queen but the weather is too harsh to carry on flying. My sensories have been disemboweled and the scent I was following has long been lost. After the time of being on the ground and confused, others helped themelves to feast on my wings and now I cant fly anymore.
That is, untill after reading this.
thank you.
This brought tears to my eyes. It was such a wonderful story. I hope i never lose my imagination, it's not as vivid as it used to be, but it's still there. I find myself drifting off into another world a lot where i play out all kinds of neat experiences in my head, then snap out of it to find several hours passed. Hehe
That story is soooo cute and touching i love it, the photo is soooo cute too. That makes me feel warm inside. Like the shamans say, imagination is energy in order to create energy you need to have an imagination. Energy is real. So it is real. <3 soooo cutee thanks for sharing this information with us it really warmed my heart. I'm trying not to be corny and cry haha.
The thing about this story proves how open minded children are before they get their minds clouded with logic, science, fact or fiction, and that gift of freedom is what allows them to be wiser then adult at some points.
The thing about this story proves how open minded children are before they get their minds clouded with logic, science, fact or fiction, and that gift of freedom is what allows them to be wiser then adult at some points.
No problem, it's moments like this that make me want to do crazy stuff like dress up as a fox and go out into the world.
Actually, I think I'm pretty close to getting a job doing that very thing, people already though I was a mascot when I went fursuiting at a local museum.
Actually, I think I'm pretty close to getting a job doing that very thing, people already though I was a mascot when I went fursuiting at a local museum.
I one found a puppy that looked just like your fursuit! 0w0 It was adorable. I named it Pikachu. *giggles* Unfortunetly it's owners came and claimed it. I was just a little girl then. Ahh memories~ Thanks for sharing this! It is wonderful that children are so full of imagination. ^.^
Anthropomorphoholic turned me onto your submission here, and my gosh, your story is so touching. That little girl really did have a nugget of wonderful truth there. I just hope she, as well as anyone else who's read this, takes it to heart and remembers it for a long time to come. Thank you for sharing such a touching moment.
When I saw you at FWA, I stated aloud that a suit by Beastcub was here, and that was that. Never would I have imagined that the man under the suit had so much of caring heart, especially for children. This story is amazingly moving, and I can say that similar things have happened to me. No where near quiet as touching as yours, but still rather uplifting. Religion may not be your thing, I'm really not sure, but I was suiting just this past Monday and I got down on my knees to hug a small girl, and before she hugged me, she demanded if I knew how to pray to God. The question was certainly unexpected, but so sweet and innocent none the less. Of course, me and the other suiter with me nodded and told her all about how great God is. Now, as said, religion may not be your thing, but it's still so awww-inspiring, yes? Children in general are just so magic, and I really never want to grow up... It's apparent that you haven't (not calling you immature, just... magic) and you're 3 times my age. Thanks Dogbomb. Thanks for sharing the story and thanks for the inspiration. Please, keep suiting and keep making those you see smile.
Well, you are too kind. Next time you see me at a con,
come up and say "Hi." I'm so flattered that you remember
me from FWA.
I'm not religious, but I appreciate your story.
After all, what is religion if not a leap of faith?
And what is imagination? Also a leap of faith.
I agree, kids are amazing.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment.
come up and say "Hi." I'm so flattered that you remember
me from FWA.
I'm not religious, but I appreciate your story.
After all, what is religion if not a leap of faith?
And what is imagination? Also a leap of faith.
I agree, kids are amazing.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment.
... I've admittedly become jaded, due largely in part to the degree of degeneration in much of the furry community. This, though... this gave me back a bit of faith. Thank you, Dogbomb, and Angela.
On a semi-related note, where'd you get your suit done? I can't afford one right now, but if I ever get one, I want a realistic look, and yours looks absolutely wonderful.
On a semi-related note, where'd you get your suit done? I can't afford one right now, but if I ever get one, I want a realistic look, and yours looks absolutely wonderful.
When you see each day with a child's eyes every thing is possible....
Amanda has it right and I hope she keeps her heart open like it is! If she does her world will be much richer for it. Her sister on the other paw may be a little poorer for not seeing what her little sister saw and found real.
Bright Blessings
Femm
Amanda has it right and I hope she keeps her heart open like it is! If she does her world will be much richer for it. Her sister on the other paw may be a little poorer for not seeing what her little sister saw and found real.
Bright Blessings
Femm
I've been in quite a miserable mood for a while now, but after reading that story I feel...I don't know...lighter perhaps? And the picture makes the story all the more powerful. (If anything it makes me want to get a fursuit of my own even more.) It's heartwarming, touching, and so much more. I think more people should read this story, who knows it might make their day like it did mine. ^w^
You're an inspiration. Thank you.
You're an inspiration. Thank you.
This is one of the sweetest comment threads I've ever come across. I agree with you that with furry the sky's the limit when it comes to imagining the possibilities. I have just started making furry art again for the first time in a while and am definitely feeling the magic once again. *hugs*
this is made of win, and reminds me of someones signature i saw ona forum about dragons back in the day. it read " 'look mommy a dragon' the child said, pointing up at the sky. 'no dear, that's an airplane' the mother replied, killing imagination."
i hope when little amanda gets older, if she becomes aware of the furry fandom, she will look upon it as adults (and young adults) with imagination still alive, and not judge. and i bet she'll remember the dog at the pier. :)
i hope when little amanda gets older, if she becomes aware of the furry fandom, she will look upon it as adults (and young adults) with imagination still alive, and not judge. and i bet she'll remember the dog at the pier. :)
Imagination is my most favorite thing.....
This picture is like.....Really amazing, I miss my childhood mind ^^ Im still not trying to grow that part of me, but Ive lost alot of what I used to have
(I used to have an open field, or park area, and create an entire world, Obvlious to the world around me, like I was really entrapped in that world)
Me and my friend had "the game" which was an entirely new world, we never named it, and to this day we still talk about it, but neither of us can capture the same moments we used to...
I LOVE this picture, and your description, and that girl, she has the right idea ^-^
This picture is like.....Really amazing, I miss my childhood mind ^^ Im still not trying to grow that part of me, but Ive lost alot of what I used to have
(I used to have an open field, or park area, and create an entire world, Obvlious to the world around me, like I was really entrapped in that world)
Me and my friend had "the game" which was an entirely new world, we never named it, and to this day we still talk about it, but neither of us can capture the same moments we used to...
I LOVE this picture, and your description, and that girl, she has the right idea ^-^
That's so cute, I love your fursuit. She seems like a smart girl :] Lul.
This is why I believe people who think Furries are fucked up perverts haven't really studied what they're all about, Furries are people like you. Artists, fursuiters, kids at heart. People who aren't afraid to express themselves through their favorite childhood animal.
This is why I believe people who think Furries are fucked up perverts haven't really studied what they're all about, Furries are people like you. Artists, fursuiters, kids at heart. People who aren't afraid to express themselves through their favorite childhood animal.
For some odd reason, this pic reminded me of this Freefall strip:
http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff300/fv00254.htm
http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff300/fv00254.htm
I have to say that this particular photo and description really made me stop and think. Also it reminds me of a time when a friend of mine posted a journal about why anybody likes fursuiter. As I recall, my answer to this question was "It brings something positive from the imagination and puts it into a physical form that can be not only seen, but physically touched.." or something along those lines. Definitely very heartfelt to say the least and I daresay, it is good to keep one's imagination going or life would become even more dreary.
Pardon, it was a personal chat I had with my friend around about the night or following night in response to the journal (see http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1200557/ ), not a physical post there. >.<
What you’ve said really strikes a chord with me and has to say this sums up everything I love about being in the furry fandom.
Exploring the creative imagination of my mind and just being free.
I don’t ask why but there’s always pleasure in fur-suiting and seeing people’s faces light up.
Exploring the creative imagination of my mind and just being free.
I don’t ask why but there’s always pleasure in fur-suiting and seeing people’s faces light up.
Thanks for making this worn-out Possum happy. I just stumbled upon this with a simple "fursuit" search. It brought tears to my eyes.
I find myself having this exact same problem. Now that I'm financially supporting myself and my fiance, I find it hard to have any time to let my imagination free.
As of late, I've been entertaining the idea of FINALLY making the fursuit I've always wanted. Thanks for uplifting my soul today.
I find myself having this exact same problem. Now that I'm financially supporting myself and my fiance, I find it hard to have any time to let my imagination free.
As of late, I've been entertaining the idea of FINALLY making the fursuit I've always wanted. Thanks for uplifting my soul today.
I don't use my FA page for much more than watching artists, but I just had to say this:
I read this a few months ago. I read it again a week later. And again. And again. And again... That little girl's words sum up the furry fandom so well. I've always felt we're all just grown ups trying to be kids again, trying to get back touch with the imagination driven out of us by K-12 education and that dreaded thing we call real life.
You represent everything that I love about the furry fandom and then some, especially with moments and stories like these. Hope I'm lucky enough to meet you someday (Read: COME TO RAINFURREST!), cuz you sound like an incredibly awesome dude. Much ^^
I read this a few months ago. I read it again a week later. And again. And again. And again... That little girl's words sum up the furry fandom so well. I've always felt we're all just grown ups trying to be kids again, trying to get back touch with the imagination driven out of us by K-12 education and that dreaded thing we call real life.
You represent everything that I love about the furry fandom and then some, especially with moments and stories like these. Hope I'm lucky enough to meet you someday (Read: COME TO RAINFURREST!), cuz you sound like an incredibly awesome dude. Much ^^
Oh my dogness... I ought to give the other side of this encounter:
This girl was so untrained!! She expected you to wear a leash and have an owner!!! (n.b. I freaked out with this!) A well-trained hy00man knows that animals are quite capable taking care of themselves and make their own decisions. It's our responsibility to re-train them!
Here's something I heard from a girl outside a pet shop:
"Why are they imprisoned?"
A furry?? Could be! ^___^
This girl was so untrained!! She expected you to wear a leash and have an owner!!! (n.b. I freaked out with this!) A well-trained hy00man knows that animals are quite capable taking care of themselves and make their own decisions. It's our responsibility to re-train them!
Here's something I heard from a girl outside a pet shop:
"Why are they imprisoned?"
A furry?? Could be! ^___^
For some reason, while it's fully understandable that it's not real, while interacting with a person in costume, my mind seems to treat it as if it were real if the person is in character. I went to the renaissance fair and happened to see this girl dressed in a fairy costume, she ended up being this person I follow on Facebook named "Twig the Fairy." It was the most exciting thing being able to meet her in person.
That's probably why I choose to fursuit. Little kids that are curious and friendly don't look at you as some weirdo in an animal costume, they see you as a dog, or a bird, or a cat, and fully expect that you act like the creature you're pretending to be. It's my goal to put a smile on people's faces, brighten somebody's day, and actually entertain children. (Personally, I don't like children, but it's much easier to deal with them in suit.)
That's probably why I choose to fursuit. Little kids that are curious and friendly don't look at you as some weirdo in an animal costume, they see you as a dog, or a bird, or a cat, and fully expect that you act like the creature you're pretending to be. It's my goal to put a smile on people's faces, brighten somebody's day, and actually entertain children. (Personally, I don't like children, but it's much easier to deal with them in suit.)
And this is why my dream to get a fursuit is slowly becomign reality! Seeing younger generations or even the current or older ones rekindle that often squashed imagination due to modern societies limits and rules to fit all things into neatly defined boxes.
Seeing that spark of curiosity, joy, sometimes cautious fear (if its haloween or not) and almost always the realization that no matter how old, young, disabled or busy, you always should make time for a little creativity, joy and just plain old childish enthusiasm to take over, if only for a moment!
I think you've just sparked yourself as a suiter I will reference and incorporate :D
Seeing that spark of curiosity, joy, sometimes cautious fear (if its haloween or not) and almost always the realization that no matter how old, young, disabled or busy, you always should make time for a little creativity, joy and just plain old childish enthusiasm to take over, if only for a moment!
I think you've just sparked yourself as a suiter I will reference and incorporate :D
Magic. Right here, magic. This is why suits will never get old. This is why yes, I myself want a suit. I really dig the idea of interacting with the world through a canine self, watching what happens when others see that self and interact with me that way. Wondering what they imagine, themselves, and wondering how much age is a factor in that.
It's an odd sort of thing... suiting seems like this incredibly safe way to be incredibly vulnerable. Nobody knows it's you, but you're still you. You can be the character, the fursona, anything you want, and it contacts people, contacts you, in ways otherwise impossible.
Wonder is the antidote for desensitization. It's something I think should get more pronounced as we age, not less.
Thanks for this. In my favorites, and it won't be far from my thoughts either.
It's an odd sort of thing... suiting seems like this incredibly safe way to be incredibly vulnerable. Nobody knows it's you, but you're still you. You can be the character, the fursona, anything you want, and it contacts people, contacts you, in ways otherwise impossible.
Wonder is the antidote for desensitization. It's something I think should get more pronounced as we age, not less.
Thanks for this. In my favorites, and it won't be far from my thoughts either.
"So, to that end, here is a simple picture of Rudyard.
No back story except to say that he is a wonderful friend.
Oh, he also reminds you to rescue or adopt a dog from
a shelter. And to spay and neuter your pets."
How about we ask Rudyard if he thinks you need to be neutered like you did to him?
So?...
No back story except to say that he is a wonderful friend.
Oh, he also reminds you to rescue or adopt a dog from
a shelter. And to spay and neuter your pets."
How about we ask Rudyard if he thinks you need to be neutered like you did to him?
So?...
Well, you make a good point.
In a perfect world, dogs would have the power of reason when it comes to procreation.
They would carefully choose their partners, plan for the well being of their pups, and be
good and conscientious providers.
As it is, the domestic dog is a man-made construct, and is unable to participate in family planning.
The onus of this dilemma is that the responsibility for our dog's actions falls squarely on the
dog guardian's shoulders. Sadly, many people are unwilling or unable to prevent the family
dog from finding a hole in the fence and producing yet another litter of unwanted puppies.
2.7 million healthy, adoptable dogs (and cats) are euthanized in the US every year.
That's one every 11 seconds.
Rudyard will not add to those statistics, and I doubt he holds a grudge against me for making
that decision for him.
As for me, I'm sure there are plenty of folks who wish I was neutered...
In a perfect world, dogs would have the power of reason when it comes to procreation.
They would carefully choose their partners, plan for the well being of their pups, and be
good and conscientious providers.
As it is, the domestic dog is a man-made construct, and is unable to participate in family planning.
The onus of this dilemma is that the responsibility for our dog's actions falls squarely on the
dog guardian's shoulders. Sadly, many people are unwilling or unable to prevent the family
dog from finding a hole in the fence and producing yet another litter of unwanted puppies.
2.7 million healthy, adoptable dogs (and cats) are euthanized in the US every year.
That's one every 11 seconds.
Rudyard will not add to those statistics, and I doubt he holds a grudge against me for making
that decision for him.
As for me, I'm sure there are plenty of folks who wish I was neutered...
Castrating males have 0 point in population controle, its just in human heads who cant imagine something bad can be done to something female but not male *btw MANY people say that you need to cut only males and not females) because if u neuter 99.9% of street male dogs in decrece population for about 50% TOP, and if u spay 99.9% female dogs it decrece population for 99.9%. ut meh, our society just 2 misandry and love male genital violence lol.
Aww, this is the sweetest ^_^ Once I got a Maskimals cat head from walmart and went to the park, a little girl yelled "OH MY GOSH LOOK GUYS A KITTY! " Her little sister said "Kitty, can I be your friend?" I nodded yes. then she said: "Kitty, can you be my pet?" I shook my head no, she replied "Aw man....I wanted a kitty...."
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