Original post written by Ahmar Wolf



Original post written by Rakuen Growlithe
There is a lingering misconception, less common in the furry fandom than in broader society, which I would like to dispel. That misconception is the view that non-human animals (hereafter, just animals) are mindless, thoughtless, base creatures rather than fellow persons.
There are countless accounts and videos of animals doing amazing things and demonstrating great intelligence. However, we can never be sure if those are representative examples of animal behaviour or just once-off events. Furthermore, those are interpreted through untrained eyes and may not actually show a behaviour that people think it does. To try to avoid these issues, my goal here is to primarily rely on peer-reviewed scientific literature, ideally that which is publicly-available, but presented in a way that can be understood by all. To distinguish between scientific references and ordinary links, links to scientific sources are presented in the format [Author, year] based on academic referencing conventions.
Original post written by Ahmar Wolf
Our Art Jam team is looking for fashion and paper doll books for attendees to reference at this year’s Art Jam! Ideally physical books, but websites are acceptable too.
Think you can help out? Email [email protected]
Original post written by Ahmar Wolf
The headlights of flying cars and monorails racing overhead illuminate a cramped city street. Bright lights and dancing holograms compete for attention all around, but one neon sign shines above the rest: The Outer Limits. You might’ve been nervous for your first time out at this secretive, exclusive club, but as you scan the line of exotic animals in even more exotic clothes in front of you, those nerves turn to excitement. Maybe you’re here to make some new friends, show off a daring outfit, buy a new toy at the shops nearby, or just dance to the best music in the city! Whatever you’re here for, as the bouncer opens the door and waves you inside, the dazzling lights and thumping beats tell the same story: the night is young, and yours to explore…
For more Info https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/the-outer-limits/
Original post written by Patch O’Furr
Hi, I’m Sierra, a furry in Norway, and I’m experiencing harassment that might be familiar to a lot of people online.
In 2020, I created an original fursona and commissioned art for it. I put years of effort into a character that is special and personal to me. A fursona like mine is one of the things that defines what furries are, so what happened next was not just upsetting to me, I think it goes against what our community is for.
In April 2025, I discovered that a stranger was inexplicably using the fursona I created to impersonate me. Call it… imfursonation? They were stealing the identity I had been building for years, at the cost of my money, passion, friendships, and personal integrity. I did nothing to provoke this creepy wrongdoing and only found out by surprise.
Howdy, turns out I’m being impersonated, here’s a furaffanity journal with more info. Attached is also a screenshot for those who don’t want to go on FA. RIght now signal boosts are greatly appreaciated <3
www.furaffinity.net/journal/1110…
— Sierra (@sierrathewynx.bsky.social) April 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
You might think this is a mistake or trivial offense that will go away, but the thief keeps doing it after I contacted him directly like a mature adult to ask him to stop. He even confessed months ago, but won’t use his conscience, no matter what I do to defend myself or get help.
Let’s go over some remedies people have about identity theft and harassment, on the criminal, civil, and private level.
None of this would help. When no remedies apply, many harassers get away with everything, and their targets give up — but I felt that more could still be done.
After trying direct contact with the thief, I tracked his accounts to identify him in real life. I found his family, school and work. Self-defense towards harassment can include pressure by private contacts to sources close to the thief. Sometimes it ends the issue socially, but lack of response brings us to a last resort: contacting a news site to warn others not to fall for it, and clear my name.
Now you know. I’m Sierra, the real person whose character and art commissions have been stolen. The “Sierra” impersonator even uses my identity for art that I did NOT commission, and some of it is NSFW. Think about how bad that is! What if he does something wrong with minors?
This is how the thief was confronted (the thief is highlighted):
The thief went by Minty before, and did not deny being Minty.
The thief admitted doing it to their harassment target…
…then the thief played victim and kept doing it.
Here’s what came from tracking the thief, with evidence viewed by Dogpatch Press. Past account activity identified the person behind it who uses the nickname Minty, real first name Caleb, in Manitoba, British Columbia, Canada. There are associated payments. It’s strange that his adoptive dad is a Canadian cop, who didn’t answer reporter questions, and neither did his uncle, a real estate agent.
There you have it. The thief harasses random strangers and refuses to stop. He is welcome to contact with an apology, remove all of the impersonation as “Sierra” and cease doing it to anyone. Until then, there will be a news story and warnings between community members to protect the real Sierra.
Beware of fake accounts! To avoid having the impersonator claim to be the victim, contact these accounts to have the real Sierra verify anything:
Dogpatch Press recommends leaving comments here if you see more impersonation.
The face of Minty, who is NOT the real Sierra.
Older activity tied to the impersonator’s real identity.
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