Furry fandom - an adult social group interested in anthropomorphic animals in art, literature and culture - has grown since the 1980s to include an estimated 50,000 ""furries."" Their largest annual convention drew more than 6,000 attendees in 2015, including 1,000 dressed in ""fur suits"" or mascot-type animal costumes. Conventions typically include awards, organizations, art, literature and movies, encompassing a wide range of creative pursuits beyond animal costuming.

This study of the furry subculture presents a history of the oft-misunderstood group and lists all conventions around the world from 1989 through 2015, including organizers, guests of honor and donations to charity.