horror loving alterhumans (specifically my fellow canines and dogs), if you haven't heard, there's a new horror film called Good Boy coming out that follows a dog's pov trying to protect his owner from dark entities in their new home 👀
of course this may not be for everyone (especially since we know how dogs and horror media impact the feels- ) but personally im excited to see this unique take on horror and see a dog's thinking process!!
I know I’ve been gone for a while, and I’m terribly sorry for such a long break but I can’t seem to find any free time for myself this year 😭
I’ve been prioritising studying and my mental health more and just being silly in general, I completely forgot about posting all to begin with :3
So whilst more art is in the process, have some MBTI doodles and my personal tiny analysation of them I did in the holidays according to my friend group’s types
I still plan to do the rest so watch out for that!
I found this and it's so funny because it's an inostrancevia with blue hair. I'm an inostrancevia and my human body has blue hair. That and he drinks coffee, my absolute must-have day by day.
I see a lot of other blogs having tags for reblogging like "rebark" and "rebreach" and "rebog" and other cool stuff that matches their alterhuman Identities.
I'm thinking of making mine "rebite" or "the rebite of 87", because Mangle did the bite of 87. I'm so creative, I know [proud] /j
I keep thinking about it and might add something like "regrowl" or "regrumble", "rehiss"... inostrancevia sounds are special, a mix of mammal and reptile with plenty of hisses and growls. I think I'll pick "regrowl".
I know I’ve been gone for a while, and I’m terribly sorry for such a long break but I can’t seem to find any free time for myself this year 😭
I’ve been prioritising studying and my mental health more and just being silly in general, I completely forgot about posting all to begin with :3
So whilst more art is in the process, have some MBTI doodles and my personal tiny analysation of them I did in the holidays according to my friend group’s types
I still plan to do the rest so watch out for that!
I genuinely cannot understand the reasoning behind why bugs and "repulsive creatures" always have to be censored, every single fucking "safe space" has a censor list thats fifty miles long and it ALWAYS FUCKING INCLUDES INSECTS. INSECTS ARE A FUCKING PART OF LIFE OH MY GOD STOP DEMONIZING THEM THEY ARE THE REASON WE HAVE FOOD.
anyways thank you for coming to my crashout. Most insects are keystone species, protect insect habitat and stop using pesticides
EDIT: so this has breeched containment, hello new folks! This post is mostly a ramble/vent so if you come here bringing debates/complaints then you've come to the wrong blog. Anyhow stay safe and keep being a freak <3
Alterhuman tip!!!!!!
To simulate hunting!!
what you will need:
1. A stuffed animal of some sort.
2. A perfume, strongly scented spray/rub
3. A large area, preferably outside.
What you will need to do!!
1. Spray the stuffed animal heavily with the perfume/scent
2. Then Hide the stuffed animal somewhere decently far away.
3. Have a starting point somewhat far away.
4. Take the perfume and spray one or two spritzes on random places (somewhat far apart) (don't forget to put the scents in obscure places to make it feel more realistic) on the way to the stuffed animal to simulate where it would stop.
Then you can follow the "scent trails" to your "prey"! Don't forget to attack it!! Then carry your prize proudly :3
(To make it even more fun, have someone else spray the scents and hide the stuffed animal!)
Have fun and don't forget to mix up the location & hiding spots!
And for extra fun, change up the scent & "prey" for more mental stimulation!
Stay safe! I love you!!!
I just realized what connection I have to crocodiles, chonky dinosaurs, cats, badgers, dogs and hyenas. The more I think about inostrancevia, the more I think it's exactly a mix of all these. I'm some weird fella. :D
welcome to our alterhuman telegram group for adults. we're absolutely minor free, just some adults coming together to talk about alterhumanity or everyday stuff.
https://t.me/adultalterhuman
and for those who are capable of german, we got a german variant of the group:
My name is Zinni, and I’m a red fox therianthrope. I first awakened around 2006, when I stumbled across the term that finally gave shape to what I had always felt deep inside. Looking ahead, it’s strange and wonderful to realize that come February 2026, I’ll be celebrating 20 years of walking this path with awareness.
At this point, I’ve embraced the title of “greymuzzle”—an affectionate term for older members of the community who’ve been around for a while, seen the changes, and carry some of the history with them.
I’ve been part of this world since the days of old forums and pack sites, long before social media reshaped the landscape. In that time, I’ve witnessed so many changes, both online and offline: communities rising and fading, ideas evolving, and new generations of therians finding their own voices. I’ve met incredible people, weathered the ups and downs, and I remain grateful to be part of this living, evolving community.
But I’ve also noticed a recurring issue—one that’s been present since the very beginning of my time in the community:
The definition of therianthropy.
Over the years, I’ve seen countless posts, videos, and discussions where people attempt to pin down exactly what therianthropy “is” or “isn’t.” These voices often speak with authority, saying things like “you must experience it this way” or “you have to meet these conditions” or even “if you don’t do/feel this, then you’re not a real therian.”
This kind of gatekeeping has been around as long as I can remember, resurfacing in different forms as the community shifts platforms. And while I understand the desire to create clarity and boundaries, what I often see instead is rigidity that shuts people out, dismisses personal experiences, and makes newer therians doubt themselves.
Therianthropy has never been a one-size-fits-all experience. It is deeply personal, fluid, and shaped by each individual’s relationship with their own animal self. To try and confine it to a checklist or a strict definition feels, to me, like trying to cage something that was never meant to be caged.
I’ve always viewed the definition of therianthropy as a baseline—a foundation to build upon, not a rigid set of rules meant to box people in. The definition I first encountered, and the one I’ve always carried with me, was simple: “an individual who identifies as an animal.”
That was it. No caveats, no lengthy requirements, no tests to pass. Just a recognition of something deep and unshakable inside.
When I first read those words, it was like a light switching on. It cut straight through the confusion I’d carried for so long and gave me the language to finally say, Yes. That’s me. I identified as an animal. I wasn’t human, not at my core—and for the first time, that truth had a name.
Now, obviously, over the years I’ve watched the definition of therianthropy shift and reshape itself countless times. What began as something simple has been lengthened, reinterpreted, and given all sorts of added meanings. And to be clear, I don’t see anything inherently wrong with that—like I mentioned before, the base definition is just a foundation. People naturally build upon it, adding their own perspectives and language to reflect their experiences. That’s part of what makes this community rich and diverse.
But the trouble begins when those new definitions stop being personal frameworks and start being wielded as universal rules. When someone takes their own version of therianthropy and insists it is the only “real” definition, the harm becomes clear.
Therianthropy does carry a collective, shared experience at its core, and sharing those experiences with one another is incredibly valuable. It helps therians who are struggling feel less isolated, it creates bonds, and it can even offer the language someone needs to finally understand themselves. But when the sharing shifts into gatekeeping—when someone declares, “if you don’t experience it this way, then you’re not truly a therian”—it creates doubt and discouragement.
I’ve seen it happen so many times. Therians begin to question themselves, wondering if they’re “real” or if they belong at all, simply because their personal experience doesn’t fit neatly into someone else’s box. And that is the issue that has persisted in this community since the very first days I joined—an issue that, sadly, I still see repeating itself even now.
So, I’m writing this post to share my own experience. My hope is to offer a perspective that others—especially those who may be feeling lost or uncertain—can look to and recognize pieces of themselves in. Think of this as a kind of touchstone, a collection of what I’ve come to understand about therianthropy through years of living it, observing it, and growing within this community.
This isn’t meant to be a rulebook or a rigid definition, but rather a reflection—a way of putting into words the patterns and truths I’ve noticed in my journey. By laying them out, I want to show that while our paths are all unique, there are still common threads that connect us. And if even one person reads this and feels less alone in their experience, then I’ll consider it worthwhile.
When I first awoken as a therian, I knew I was a canine but I did not have a solid idea yet of which canine I was. This was very common for all newly awakened therians. You either could tell right away or it took you a while to figure it out, and that was ok.
I thought I was a wolf when I first awoken, but that was normal. All I knew was I was canine and, at the time, the group of therians I joined were mostly wolf therians, so naturally I took to that.
I didn't have my first full phantom shift or feel phantom limbs until I was 14/15, five years after my awakening. That didn't stop me from being a therian, though.
Even after knowing I was a canine and even after discovering I was a fox, I struggled with identifying my theriotype. I kept having experiences that contradicted that identity.
I ended up spending a decade trying to discover that, going from canines to felines, even bears, red panda, otter, and so many more animals I thought I had common traits with until I circled all the way back around to canine.
Cameo shifts were normal. They were shifts where one briefly experiences shifts of an animal (or kintype) not of their own. These shifts would be mental, phantom, or both and last anywhere from a few minutes to a few months (even a year in some cases). These shifts were influenced usually by images, videos, or even hanging out with other therians/kin.
I didn't have my first mental shift until I was 19. Not a full one, anyway. I had experienced fluctuations (or partial mental shifts and mental flare ups) but for the most part, I learned my therianthropy is "suntherian" - I would feel more animalistic or less animalistic given the situation, but would always be "animal" in mindset. Because I am an animal, a fox, and not human.
There were moments of high stress in my life where my therianthropy felt like it disappeared; where I stopped having shifts and my usual animalistic mindset all but faded. I was on autopilot, acting human - and that was ok. It didn't mean I wasn't a therian anymore just because I wasn't having therian experiences. They came back eventually once my life settled back down.
It confused me greatly to still act human. Despite knowing I wasn't human from a very early age, to know I was different, I had gotten bullied and in trouble too much that I started to mask. Before I learned what I was, I studied and acted as human as much as possible. I also can't deny I was 'raised' to be human before I knew I wasn't. And that's ok. Still acting human (enjoying video games, driving, using your opposable thumbs) is ok. You're not human, but the way I see it (and this is m own personal view), you're in a human body. Experience it. Enjoy it. There is so much you can do now that you couldn't do before.
Like I’ve said throughout this, these are just my own personal takes on therianthropy—what I’ve lived, what I’ve observed, and what I’ve learned along the way.
This post ended up much longer than I expected, but if even one person walks away from it feeling a little lighter, then it’s worth it. I want anyone reading this to know: just because you don’t fit neatly into someone else’s definition of therianthropy does not mean you aren’t one. And maybe, as you explore yourself, you’ll find that therianthropy doesn’t fully describe your experience at all—and that’s okay too. The landscape of nonhuman identity is vast, and there are so many terms and frameworks out there now. You may find yourself resonating with something other than therianthropy, and that’s no less valid.
At the end of the day, your nonhuman experience is yours alone. No one else can take it from you, redefine it for you, or decide its worth. So embrace it fully. Be animalistic. Be feral. Be monstrous. Be strange.
Most importantly: be unapologetically you.
divider credits:
- solid red line @/uzmacchiato
- green leaves @/thecutestgrotto
- fox stamps @/zresp
The definition I first encountered, and the one I’ve always carried with me, was simple: “an individual who identifies as an animal.”
That was it. No caveats, no lengthy requirements, no tests to pass. Just a recognition of something deep and unshakable inside.
And this is what ive wanted to summarize for years, thank you for your words and your experience. we' are all truly just animals that should be supporting one another with open doors, not fretting on labels, requirements, or gatekeeping.
As someone who has been shunned by big parts of the community, been banned from forums for my wild journey, fear of judgement and uncertainties, I highly appreciate this post. I enjoyed the times when I joined a place with accepting alterhumans. A forum where I could express myself. But the tables turned quickly when I started questioning over and over again. I got laughed at, called a "special snowflake" and "fake therian" so many times, I started creating new accounts each time to run from the pain and judgement. I am not proud of it but I also keep telling myself: "You were a literal child, bullied by adults." Still, it is hard to feel welcome in this community after all this time. I joined the community around the years 2011/2012. Now we have 2025 and I still feel the consequences of my and others actions deep inside me. I am now scared to post openly, to share my journey or to join new places. I keep talking myself down. "Next month, you will have something else to question. You are incapable of everything." Leading a literal child to that state of being as an adult, that is crazy. And I never could get rid of it. Now I am in a mental hospital and hope that I can address this as well. I will not mention my nonhuman identity but I want to strengthen my belief in my identity overall. I don't know who I really am. I might have found out what I am (60% chance), but not who I am. And this means even more pain.
I witnessed and I am witnessing the pain the community can bring you. Please do not listen to those kinds of individuals. Your identity is your business, yours alone!
Thank you so much for this post. I really enjoyed reading it. And it took a little bit of fear off my shoulders. I am someone who needs a lot of affirmation from others, otherwise, I am driving insane and doubting myself again. I am repeating myself but: Big thank you!
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