Purple giraffe living in the SF Bay Area! Hugs and puns may occur!https://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mlwhtu7fds2xNot many know this, but I have long been involved with helping save the endangered Channel Island fox, found off the coast of S. Calif. We just finished the annual meeting where we learn the latest info about them. I’m happy to report these cuties, about the size of a housecat, are still doing well!15 May 2026 23:19 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwhtu7fds2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mlvpzvx5pc2sAnd here it is! The #PurplePic from @furryweekend.com/ #FWA2026 in all its purple glory! Big thanks to all you purples that showed up! And huge thanks to @yukonbarksalot.bsky.social for taking the pic!15 May 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvpzvx5pc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mlvmunbz6k2uAt @furryfiesta.org/ #TFF2026, THREE giraffes made it into the giraffe pic! That’s @lontan.bsky.social, Geoffrey (tallgeoffrey on tumbler) and me! #FursuitFriday 📷: @varekmorro.bsky.social15 May 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvmunbz6k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mloklmdfsc2nAt the #FWA2026/ @furryweekend.com aquarium takeover, the beluga whales were extremely interested in my handpaw squeakers. I don’t know what I said, but apparently I’m a good whale conversationalist! :) An amazing, unforgettable experience! Big thanks to @konekocloud22.bsky.social for the 🎥!12 May 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloklmdfsc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mlmgccf55k22Whew! @furryweekend.com/ #FWA2026 has come to an end! Big thanks to all the staff and volunteers who planned and worked so hard so we could all party hard!11 May 2026 23:25 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmgccf55k22https://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mlfa6inpec2nSnugging it up with Kitamer. :) #FursuitFriday📷: Grawlix09 May 2026 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfa6inpec2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mldy6sbzjs27Hey purple furs at @furryweekend.com/ #FWA2026! Spread the word! The #PurplePic is happening TODAY, immediately after the group fursuit pics. Meet at 12 NOON Friday in the Atrium lobby, just outside of the Atrium Ballroom/Main Stage in the Marriott. Look for me, the purple giraffe!08 May 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldy6sbzjs27https://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mlc2uerge22gHey purple furs at @furryweekend.com/ #FWA2026! Spread the word! The #PurplePic is happening TOMORROW, immediately after the group fursuit pics. Meet at 12 NOON Friday in the Atrium lobby, just outside of the Atrium Ballroom/Main Stage. Look for me, the purple giraffe!07 May 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc2uerge22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3ml7tzr7wnc25Scenes from the window seat: 1)USS Hornet in Alameda, home to @galacticcamp.bsky.social 2)South Lake Tahoe 3)Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Range 4) Rocky Mtns approaching Denver06 May 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7tzr7wnc25https://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3ml7goxcbts2bAllllrighty! Back on the road again after a mostly quiet-ish April. Heading out to Atlanta today for #FWA2026/ @furryweekend.com! It will be good to get purple and see all you fuzzbutts again! Purple pic details soon!06 May 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7goxcbts2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mkshlxlkxs2pAt @furcon.bsky.social/ #FC2026, I got into a big discussion about life, the universe and everything with @nikofox.bsky.social. @fluxpaw.bsky.social couldn’t get a word in edgewise. :) #FursuitFriday 📷: @yellyxp.bsky.social01 May 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkshlxlkxs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mkasynfxxs2nThe powerful predator, @servothechee.bsky.social captures his prey. :) #FursuitFriday 📷: @orzel.bsky.social24 Apr 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkasynfxxs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mjpbz5ou722vCousin Geoffrey (tallgeoffrey on Tumbler) and I share a moment at #TFF2026 / @furryfiesta.org. :) #FursuitFriday 📷: @sirveris.online17 Apr 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpbz5ou722vhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mjnlf2hsi22rWooo! Here it is! Presenting the #PurplePic from @lasvegasfurcon.org / #LVFC2026! Big thanks to all the purples for waiting around, and to our photographer, @xekri@meow.social16 Apr 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnlf2hsi22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mjjifoka222gEnough people have sent this to me that I consider it my duty to repost. :) IFYYK [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjifoka222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mjf44jkoss2eThat was a memorable day! :) [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Apr 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf44jkoss2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mjdrbd2mus2kAfter Frolic last night, headed down the street to V Cafe to get my traditional post Frolic cheesesteak. Growing up in Philly, I know to ask for cheez whiz, but it’s not on the menu. I haven’t been there in 4 months: the lady behind the counter immediately says “Welcome back! Cheez whiz, right?” :)13 Apr 2026 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdrbd2mus2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mjalvu57j22mEeeeeee! Tonight is @frolic.bsky.social, my favorite furry event in the Bay! I missed the last one, so it’s been awhile, and I can’t wait to be back! Looking forward to seeing all you fuzzies there, and dancing my purple butt off!11 Apr 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjalvu57j22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mj5oyxkns22eUrban giraffe. :) #FursuitFriday 📷: @pupleo.bsky.social10 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5oyxkns22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3miwlbvt6f22fNever! Purple shall not be subdued! :) [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Apr 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwlbvt6f22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3miwcyp4grs2fThe pool parties at @lasvegasfurcon.org were simply off the hook. I felt like I was in the coolest party I’d ever seen, something you’d see in a movie. Animals everywhere, in the pool or sunbathing. And that was the first time I’ve ever been caught in a furry generated whirlpool! 📷: @rezwolf.com07 Apr 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwcyp4grs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3miubdjctx22vWow! Just wow! @lasvegasfurcon.org/ #LVFC2026 was amazing. It gets bigger and crazier every year, in all the good ways. Huge thanks to the staff and volunteers, who work so hard to make it all happen.06 Apr 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3miubdjctx22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mis66s3axk2aToday marks 7yrs since my friend Dogbomb left this earth.The words he asked me to read at an ALS walk still resonate:1)Be kind 2 strangers.2)Help those in need. 3)Have a smile& a good word 4 everyone.4)Tell your friends &family that you love them at every opportunity. 📷: @Loc0.bsky.social06 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mis66s3axk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mimiexhovs2dLet’s do this again! The #PurplePic at @lasvegasfurcon.org/ #LVFC2026 is happening TOMORROW/Saturday at 1pm, right after the group fursuit photo! Meet on the main central walkway outside Building 11. Spread the word!03 Apr 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimiexhovs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mimgfb2ykc2kTwo cons in two weekends: #TFF2026 last weekend, and now @lasvegasfurcon.org/ #LVFC2026! Whew! I’ve been recharging the batteries between cons. :) #FursuitFriday 📷: @varekmorro.bsky.social03 Apr 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimgfb2ykc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mijw5q7tks2kOk! On my way to part 2 of a double header! First #TFF2026 last weekend, then visiting family in ABQ, and now on to Vegas for @lasvegasfurcon.org / #LVFC2026! Looking forward to seeing even more of you fuzzbutts in Vegas!02 Apr 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijw5q7tks2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mih36glxks2zTa-dahhh! Here it is! The #PurplePic from @furryfiesta.org / #TFF2026. Big thanks to all you purples for showing up! And special thanks to our photographer @bluehasia.bsky.social!01 Apr 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih36glxks2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/zarafa.bsky.social/post/3mieyw2ni5k2h*blushes* [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:gdvdc3rdgm4iz2qqoi6yeo2e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieyw2ni5k2h