Before proceeding to the discussion of the future, one should pay attention to what the Furry community is in recent years. Since the mid 90s of XX century, the word "furry" in addition to its natural meaning began to be used to denote a certain group of fans who liked any creations and media products featuring anhropomorphic animals. Along with the development of the Internet, this group has gradually gathered around its interest a noticeable number of people who are known for drawing illustrations, writing stories, creating plush toys, tailoring fursuits, roleplaying and visiting themed conventions. This community is well known for its openness and friendliness towards the newcomers.

But despite all the variety of activities and openness, the Furry community, as a group, is fundamentally flawed. Its purpose is directed inward - to serve needs of its members, be it material requirements or mental comfort. Due to disorganization and excessive acceptance, the community is not capable to strictly define own values, and not capable to set a single far-reaching goal. Therefore - the Furry community has no future other than to remain at the level of an interest group without any possibilities for development. But this can be avoided if its members will find the strength to critisize themselves and their community.

First, community should pay attention to its own name - "Furry". This word is not a proper noun and cannot serve to describe community members because there are enough of people who are interested in other types of creatures, such as reptiles, marine mammals, fish or insects.

Second, community should work out a set of values which it wishes to defend and promote. Without those values, community won't have any basis for development and growth, while any crises will threaten to divide the group every time they happen.

Third, community should set a single far-reaching and ambitious goal. One that will focus members' attention on the priority tasks, and that will allow implementing initiatives at least at a state level.

Finally, every member of the Furry community should ask themselves several simple yet defining questions. Such questions include, but aren't limited to the following ones: Why and for what purpose am I in the Furry community? What role do I play in this community? How exactly the Furry community influences my life goals, mentality, political views, etc., and is this influence beneficial, harmful or mixed one? Why should I associate myself or my characters with this community, and is there any alternative? For what purpose do I use the word "furry" to tag my creations?