The Furries Have Landed — And Pittsburgh Is Giving Them A Bear Hug

The Furries Have Landed — And Pittsburgh Is Giving Them A Bear Hug

By Deanna Garcia

More than a thousand “furries” — fans in full-body animal suits or just fuzzy ears — paraded in the city for the annual Anthrocon. Locals embrace them, not least for the economic benefits they bring.

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