From March 25-29, over 9,000 furries from near and far gathered in downtown Dallas for the 18th annual Texas Furry Fiesta. We polled a few attendees to ask what the convention — and the community — means to them.
Rin | Fort Worth
Debuting a new fursuit
“I have lots of friends here, since we’re local. When I joined the furry community, I felt really accepted for who I was … It made me healthier. I had a reason to get healthier.”
Tevel | Weatherford, TX
Biblically-accurate furry
“I got into the community 10 years ago because my brother makes fursuits. I love coming to cons and meeting new faces!”
Ameal | DFW
Last-minute cardboard fursuit engineer
“This is my first con, I went because my sister’s coworker’s friend was going … It was very spur-of-the moment, I had a week to prepare. I thought I would be overwhelmed, but I feel pretty at home.”
ChronoWolf | Utah
Here with the band, originally an Aussie
“Here at the con, I’m finding the best parts of a community that I love to be a part of.”
Stori | Princeton, TX
Coolest hair at the con
“I really like the vibe, the environment. Everyone is really friendly. This is my second time attending. I didn’t talk much the first time; talking to people this con has boosted the whole aspect.”
Tartarus | Magnolia, TX
Rocking a fedora
“I got into the community because my friends were pups. I’ve been to other cons, and here, the vibes are off. There’s less to do after hours and they’re shutting down parties, which I get, but it kind of sucks.”
Latte | New Jersey
Actually smelled like a latte
“We met someone last time that we’re really good friends with and wanted to see again. Despite everyone having the same interest, flying solo at a con, it’s very easy to feel isolated … but, at the end of the day, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
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A Jeff Koons statue that wished to be a real furry?
