FANG, the Little Black Book of Furry Fiction, edited by Alex "Osfer" Vance, has published its first issue, available here at an RRP of $19.99.

SOUTHERN TAILS
The official newsletter of Furry Weekend Atlanta
September 2005

In this issue...
- Hurricane Katrina
- Conbook Submissions
- News for Dealers
- Artists' Alley
- Art Show
- Volunteers Needed
- Want More?

Of those who are refusing to leave their homes in New Orleans following hurricane Katrina and the ensuing flooding, refusal to leave pets behind was cited by rescue workers as the number one reason given by people who refuse to leave.

"I don't know why the government won't let us take these people's pets out," said Steve Miller, a volunteer rescuer. "But FEMA has told us we cannot take the pets. They told that we could not take one cat or dog in our boats. It's a stupid rule. More people are going to die because of that."

See the full article at The Baton Rouge Advocate.

Morphicon 2006: "The Food Chain"
May 5-7 at the Radisson Columbus-Worthington

In this report:

• Furtopia's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
• Morphicon Dealers Den Slots Open
• Morphicon Tail-Making Workshop and Slumber Party
• Regional Ohio Events List
• On the Horizon

Quentin 'Cubist' Long here, making a public Call For New Material in behalf of his furry webzine, Anthro! I've been getting stories, even a poem or two, and I hope this continues -- but what about other kinds of furriness? Where are the fursuit patterns, the "how to draw X" tutorials, the articles on Great Moments In Furry History, the... Well, you get the idea, right? The basic idea is simple: If it's Furry, Anthro wants it! Send it to me, Quentin Long. If you're unsure, ask and I'll be happy to let you know if Anthro could use it!