About us
The Furry Safeguarding Association (FSA) is dedicated to fostering a safer, healthier, and more welcoming environment within the furry community. Our mission is to support individuals who may be struggling, provide resources for mental health and well-being, and promote accountability to protect members from harmful behavior.
We actively maintain and share safety-focused resources, including information about individuals known to pose risks to others, such as those involved in predatory or abusive behavior(Zoophiles . Our aim is to help community members make informed choices about their interactions while prioritizing care, safety, and respect.
At FSA, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe and supported—no matter who they are or where they are on their journey.
Meaning of the Word Furry
The word "furry" refers to people who are interested in anthropomorphic animals—animals with human traits like speaking, walking upright, or expressing emotions.
Being a furry is about more than just liking these characters. A person is a furry if they choose to identify as one. It’s a personal label, not something that’s assigned based on your interests.
You can enjoy anthropomorphic animals—like those in Zootopia or Sonic—without being a furry, unless you decide that the label fits you.
Meaning of the Word Therian
A therian is someone who feels a strong connection to a particular animal, often believing that, in some way, their identity is linked to that animal—whether spiritually, psychologically, or instinctually.
Being a therian isn’t about roleplay or pretending to be an animal. It’s a deeply personal experience, and a person is a therian if they identify as one. There’s no strict definition—just a genuine internal connection to an animal identity.
You can love animals or enjoy learning about them without being a therian, unless you personally feel that this label describes you.
Meaning of the Word Zoophile
A zoophile is someone who experiences sexual or romantic attraction toward animals. This is different from simply liking animals or being an advocate for animal welfare—zoophilia refers specifically to a sexual or romantic fixation.
It’s important to be clear: animals cannot consent to sexual activity in the way humans can. Because of this, acting on zoophilic urges is widely considered unethical and abusive, and is illegal in many parts of the world.
Just because someone loves or deeply connects with animals does not make them a zoophile. Most people who care for or enjoy the company of animals do so in a completely healthy, respectful way.
Meaning of the Word Pedophile
A pedophile is someone who experiences sexual attraction toward prepubescent children, typically under the age of 13. This term refers to a mental or psychological condition, and it is different from simply interacting with or caring about children in non-sexual ways.
It’s crucial to understand: children cannot consent to sexual activity. Because of this, acting on pedophilic urges is morally wrong, harmful, and illegal in nearly all countries. Such behavior is considered a serious form of abuse and exploitation.
Simply caring for children, working with them, or enjoying their company does not make someone a pedophile. The term specifically applies to those with a sexual attraction to minors, and society has a responsibility to protect children from anyone who poses such a risk.
