Furries are anthropomorphic enthusiasts − in short, furries, furs or fursuiters, according to those in the furry community. Think of people dressed up like giant stuffed animals.

Fursuiters come from all walks of life and many travel across the country for the convention. Nearly 7,000 people attended in 2017. Some suits can cost thousands of dollars, ...

After all, walking around the DoubleTree among 2,000 anthropomorphic enthusiasts -- in short, furries or fursuiters -- would be hard to furget, er, forget.

2,132 "fursuiters" paraded around the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. A meet-and-greet with the "fursuiters" was also held following the parade.