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Charleston Rat

@charlestonrat.bsky.social

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Male rat fur, fursuit dancer, sorta-YouTuber, Art DiRator for Aberacon and co-presenter on TTR Somewhere on a strange border between SFW and NSFW, into TF, hypno and bearish guys "If we're kind and polite, the world will be right" – Paddington Bear 🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈

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Isambard Smog Wolf @smogwolf.bsky.social · 4h

Argh!

It’s been over three days since I last socialised with other furries!

Three days!

That’s way too long to pretend to be a normie.

Can’t cope. Want fluff. Need soft squishy hugs.

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Aberacon @aberacon.wales · 18h

We're honoured that we got a mention in the lovely Diggin Up Positivity!

Thabo Meerkat @thabomeerkat.bsky.social · 11d

The new #DiggingUpPositivity is out! Featuring Sniffer (from @eurofurence.org ) + @anthroirish.bsky.social @aberacon.wales @megaplexcon.org #Zootopia and much more!

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#Furry #FurryFandom #Youtube #Fursuit #Furtube #LGBTQ

Digging Up Positivity 2025 Episode 9 ft Sniffer (@eurofurence) Fursuits, furries charity and more!

YouTube video by Thabo Meerkat

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Aberacon @aberacon.wales · 18h

What a bunch of varmints, desperadoes and snake oil sellers! Fursuiters and marshals on the Fursuit Walk at Aberacon 2025.

Dyna glwm o farmints, dihirod, a werthwyr olew neidr! Siwtwyr ffwr a marsialiaid ar Gorymdaith Siwtwyr Ffwr Aberacon 2025.

Fursuiters and people in hi-viz vests sit or stand on the grass on a sunny day, paws in the air and looking happy.

Siwtwyr ffwr a pobl yn festiau hi-fis yn eistedd neu'n sefyll ar y gwair ar ddiwrnod heulog, pawenau yn yr awyr a'n edrych yn hapus.

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 19h

You mean you *have* a chest? 😁🥰

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 19h

What a handsome belly! 😍

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 1d

My first #TummyTuesday series, titled “Belly Maintenance from the Outside” 😂 The first step is to make sure it’s properly soaked in warm water.

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, how I wish I could stroke your facial fluff! ❤️❤️❤️

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 1d

Gosh, you look worn out! I hope this isn't for much longer! Hang in there, buddy! *hugs tight*

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Xon @xone3log.bsky.social · Jul 17

Morning Law

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BUDDY! 🔜 Biggest Little Fur Con @himynameisbuddy.bsky.social · 2d

I was involved with Fastest Furs Fall Fest speedrunning, which raised over $17K for Trans Lifeline!

I've heard we are protagonists of our story, NPCs of everyone else's. But NPCs can profoundly impact a story.

Be the best NPCs you can be for others. Lead with curiosity, gratitude, and kindness!

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 3d

Also, this was the end result of eating it ☺️

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 3d

#ChefRat Inspired by Tangled and the autumn season, I thought I’d have a go at making hazelnut and parsnips soup. If I’m being totally honest, I put way too much salt in it. But at least it looks pretty in the bowl 😂

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 4d

Flower power!

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JD Puppy 🔜 Biggest Little Fur Con @jdpuppy.fastestfurs.com · 5d

Thanks to all who came by! We've raised over $4.6K for Trans Lifeline and climbing!

I had a lot of fun doing some in-the-moment voice acting and doing art piece start to finish featuring PB doing a sick drift in Mario Kart World, our finale run on Sun!

Donate if you can: FastestFurs.com/Donate

JD Puppy 🔜 Biggest Little Fur Con @jdpuppy.fastestfurs.com · 5d

I'm hosting today for @fastestfurs.com during Fall Fest, an event fundraising for @translifeline.org through Oct 12!

Donate today and I might be the one sharing it live on air! If you can't donate, please consider sharing this post.

Visit fastestfurs.com to tune in!

Trans Rights are Human Rights.

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 6d

You already paid for extra leg/belly room, right? 😀 良き航海を！

VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: Bon Voyage!

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 8d

Maybe if that happens, tell them you own pets and it’s something you tell them when starting something?

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 8d

#TummyTuesday time! After a long evening of doing housework, it’s a good idea just to lay down and take a few deep breaths.

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 8d

I can picture this pose being used for a bronze sculpture of you in 100 years time 😁

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 8d

This is you? if so, you look different somehow

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 8d

Is… is that a pup mask I see hiding behind your belly? 😍

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BUDDY! 🔜 Biggest Little Fur Con @himynameisbuddy.bsky.social · 9d

For #MotivationalMonday, I take a moment to enjoy the sunrise outside, and just take in the miracle of the moment. It's calming, grounding and helps fill me with gratitude.

Take opportunities to take it all in when you can! What's something that you like to do to give yourself moments of calm?

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 9d

Do you always do recording whilst topless? 😁 Stay strong, buddy!

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Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 9d

Reminder to self: when giving your bicycle some TLC, don’t keep wiping your face every 30 seconds 😂

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 11d

Well, you sure are a greetings card fan, aren’t you? I’m glad to see I’m not the only one keeping the tradition alive 🙂

Charleston Rat @charlestonrat.bsky.social · 11d

I’m as curious as you are. I’ve heard of cards for Christmas (and other holidays), birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, congratulations, and even moving house. But… Halloween?

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