Pampered Pet Or Feral Beast

[lupestripe]

Back when LiveJournal was popular I opened up the canine versus feline fursona debate. Now I am wondering whether your choice of fursona reflects whether you are a domestic or wild creature.

Of course your choice of animal could largely show this but I have read criticism from some that there are many wolves, foxes and other feral fursonas whose players would struggle to survive in the great outdoors away from their computers and other technological gadgets. I don't think it matters personally but this greater spiritual connection is more important to some, as well as the focus on pragmatism.

As for me, I am the typical dog - largely domesticated but loves going for walks. The only difference between myself and a husky - aside from the obvious - is I am not too keen on the cold. Having said that, I used to be a vegetarian and a husky - does this matter?

I guess all this is related to how you perceive your fursona - whether it's just a character, something you have empathy with or a full-blown spiritual connection. I imagine this relationship is different for different people too and it relates to whatever makes you happy. It's a fascinating topic though and it would be great to hear your stories :-)

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Comments

[wruf.livejournal.com]

Originally I portrayed myself as a dog but that was always more to do with puppy play in a BDSM sense than any kinda feeling of being a dog or connected to dogs but also at clubs I was a bunnyboy from time to time (like a male Playboy bunnygirl) which is why when I felt I'd grown away from the puppy stuff I switched to a bunny as the main image I portray online (I'm not gonna use the word fursona).

Having said that, it's mostly just about characters for me. They're something to help round out my costumes so I have a sheep, blackbird, cat, rabbit and soon a dog. I guess I do lean on the more domestic side of things when it comes to choosing animals though I've had plans for a gecko and a wasp in the past.

Basically I'm saying the characters have bugger all to do with me as a person :)

[moth-wingthane.livejournal.com]

As a dolphin, and as a real human being, definitely wild. I'm a prisoner of technology now, as much as the next person, but I find the domestic life very cloying and claustrophobic.

[wolftale.livejournal.com]

Not sure I am wild :p but I feel a sort connection to fox and wolf, spiritual and interest. But also feel a bit sorry for since both the races are nearly extinct here in Norway.

But a friend of me once said, that she could see a wolf in me when I was unknown to her, and a fox when she had learn to know me. so I guess there is something? *shrugs*

[harlequeen.livejournal.com]

Was going to be a cheetah when I joined furry. Way too many predators though. And due to a joke at work the squirrel was chosen.

However it suits me well. But then any rodent or rabit probably would. I really respect rats for example.

But they ain't half as cute as the Red Squirrel.

[tr-wolf.livejournal.com]

To be honest I should be a lion or a fat house cat, I love relaxing and sleeping lots, eating, and occasional exploring.

Cats and dogs

[plushlover.livejournal.com]

I've always thought this was an interesting perspective...

[stuart-otterson.livejournal.com]

I am a rabbit because I hop away at the first sign of danger! :D

[jackalesque.livejournal.com]

I just enjoy the wily, resourceful and 'outsider' image associated with the jackal (I'd like to think it applies to me at least a bit). I really value being clever above a lot of other traits. I'm quite domesticated I guess but as you know I like travelling and moving to new places - I do like going for walks, as long as it's warm, and the jackal lives in hot climates.

I don't really have a 'spiritual' connection as such, but I like the animal and think it represents me in a number of ways.

[nidonocu.livejournal.com]

Honestly not sure what that means for me then. I'm lapine sure but they can be wild or pets. And being a fictional species makes me even more crazy. X)

[megadog.livejournal.com]

I'm intrinsically Doggy: self-confident, often seeming at first to be rather aloof, but once you win my confidence and earn my respect I'm both loyal-as-hell and at times rather playful. Get on my wrong side though, and I'll bite. Think Rottweiler. Not fast or athletic, more contemplative and sometimes a bit too introspective for his own good.

Oh yeah, I'm also a consummate carnivore. To win my heart, feed me MEAT!!

[rabid-wolfen.livejournal.com]

I just think maned wolves look pretty XD

But if I had to go for one, I'd say I'm more domesticate, since Rabid is pretty much me and I'm not wild at all.

[snowtiger-uk.livejournal.com]

I love dogs and cats but I have always been a big cat. I was kinda raised with a big black and white tom cat that was as wild as hell and a loner, Tinker the tom cat used to bite the postman after attaching himself to the poor guys leg. I am a little more tame than that. The white Tiger suits me just fine. I am a lot like a big cat but this pussycat can be all loving and cuddly too.