Wait that's so cool! I love cosplayers and think that they are some of the coolest people ever. I'm actually trying to get started cosplaying, although instead of animals like you, I want to start as a marvel cosplayer. I'm not exactly sure where or how to start tho.
Maybe you can start by not cosplaying as an animal breed, but maybe as a character that is an animal. That way you can start to show your parents and friends that you aren't a furry or a therian, but that you just want to dress up and have fun.
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Sylvie