Furries claim they’ve found the ultimate hack for loneliness: wearing animal costumes in public. According to these extroverted wolves and foxes, socializing is easier—if slightly furrier—when you’re dressed head-to-tail in a cartoon creature suit. Maybe introverts just need more fur.

Reports from conventions like Anthrocon show that the furry social scene offers adults in animal suits a genuine sense of belonging. For furries, the magic isn’t just cosplay—it’s the freedom to connect authentically, proving animal suits can truly cure loneliness.