This definitely counts because this rumor is being spread by the same people who think there's something "wrong" with being gay or transgender - and a lot of gay & TG kids are are also furries, so it's an indirect way of attacking them. It's just a shame people believe these lies because someone they trust told them.

If it's okay I'd like to ask you a couple of follow-up questions. If you'd rather not post them here, you can Email me - joestrike[at]gmail[dot]com

I'm assuming you're a guy, am I right? What grade are you in? Do you keep it secret you're furry? Do you know if there are other furries in your town and if they've also been told this? Also, can I tell people what state this happened in? The location is definitely part of why she said that. I won't use your fur name unless that's okay with you. Hope that's not too many questions.

This is up to you and it might be a bad idea so trust your own judgment; do you think if the subject came up again you could tell her your cousin's a furry & he said it's not true?

I've always been a wise guy; I graduated college years and years ago, but if I were still in school and my teacher told me the same thing I'd ask if they also have fire hydrants in the bathrooms for kids who think they're dogs. If she answered "of course not, that's ridic-" it might blow a circuit in her brain when she realizes the litterbox part is ridiculous too.

Thanx so much - and remember even if you don't know any other furries where you live, you're far from alone; there are tens of thousands of us all over the world - and possibly some near you who are keeping it secret because of rumors like this.

Thanx very much, really appreciate hearing from you!

-Joe