Shifting is a very important aspect of being a Therianthrope. Quite often it is what seperates us from Furries. Whereas a Therianthrope will generally strive to shift in one form or another,
Furries quite often only pretend to be the animal of their choice. Once off the computer and out of that little fantasy world, Furries generally cease to be that animal anymore. This is not to say that this is the way that every Furry operates, but merely that this is pretty common among them. A Therianthrope however, especially those who lay claim to the ability to physically shift, generally remains the animal whether on the computer, at a job, in school, etc. For most of us, it is a key part of our lives. There are many different types of shifting, as is explained in the following.
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