January 2021 Creature Feature - Romyn!

he pet play lifestyle is full of so many voices that make it unique and vibrant. To showcase this, every month we will be shining the spotlight on a particular human animal or Handler in our community. Let's hear what makes every pet player special!

This January, we chatted with a special fox, whose joyful and infectious personality lights up the room at every mosh he attends. He's also the current Mr. SoCal Leather! Introducing...

ROMYN!

Please introduce yourself and how you identify in pet play.

Hello I’m Romyn (pet name pending), and I am a playful fox!

How did you first get into pet play?

I first got introduced to pet play through my best friend, Pup Icarus. We would go to a lot of moshes together and through that, I discovered my pet play identity.

What gets you into your fox headspace?

Putting on my hood and fox tail help me get into head space a lot. And cuddles. Ooh, and head scratches. People with long nails scratching my head is the best!

(Fun fact, Romyn was the winner of our first Wruff Stuff sponsored hood giveaway in 2019! Isn't the hood he chose perfect?!)

What are your favorite toys and treats?

Sweet and salties are my favorite treats. Scooby snacks and beef jerky come to mind. Ooh and cheez-it’s! I could eat a box ! 😸

I like anything bouncy or things that have fun textures! I also do love the occasional stuffy.

How, if at all, does your identity with the leather community interact with your pet play identity?

I feel like a lot of my leather journey started when I was going to pet moshes and pup nights. So for me they’ve really always been connected.

What hopes do you have for the leather puppy/pet community in the future?

I hope that we can create a community that is really accessible and that addresses the inequalities and injustices of the world at large through love and healing. I would love to see a community that lifts up and serves the most disenfranchised among us.

What do you love most about pet play?

I love the fact that I can let go of the stress and anxieties of everyday hooman life. It’s a time I can just let my playful and primal side out.

To keep up with this playful fox, follow him on Instagram @romynboywonder.

We Are On Discord!

Admittedly, this announcement is a little late - but that doesn't mean it's not exciting!

We worked on this project for months with Vixen at the helm, determined to create a virtual playground to keep all of us engaged and connected with our fellow pet players around the world. And now, it is a reality...

Our Discord Server!

Our official launch week saw an incredible influx of pet players (we're talking like 60 within the first day), and it's only been growing since.

You can:

- Chat with other pets and handlers;

- Share skills, steamy stories, and advice;

- Show off your gear, toys, and treats;

- Role Play in a number of rotating settings designed for all animal types;

- Search for someone to explore deeper with;

- And SO much more!

This Discord server is a permanent part of our community - meaning that, COVID or not, it will stay up and running for as long as there is a desire for it. And to be honest, we hope that means forever!

No matter where you are, we are proud to say that you have a real-time, ongoing virtual home with SoCal Creatures.

Join Us Here!

Welcome Our New Leadership Team Members!

When SoCal Creatures first started back in March of 2019, it was Wiley Wolfe, Vixen, and our Spokespup, Titus Hound. In early October 2020, we said goodbye to Titus, wishing him well as he resigned from his position and moved on to pursue new personal journeys.

Since then, we have been searching high and low for worthy new additions to our Creature Leadership Team...

And today, we are proud to present that new team to you!

Mystery

Community Stray

Mystery (she/her) is a Stray Cat, Switch, and Little. As a liaison with the pet play community at large, she will assist us with education initiatives, social outreach, collaborations, sponsors, and more!

About Mystery:

"Hi! I'm Mystery! Well, that's what they call me anyway! I'm a stray, but the cool people in the SoCal kink community named me and welcomed me with open arms. I'm excited to return the favor as the SoCal Creatures new community outreach animal, or as I like to call myself, the SoCal Creatures' Community Stray!

As the Community Stray, I will pride myself on welcoming newcomers into the pet play community, as well as encouraging and promoting a variety of play. My goal is to hold space for the voices and opinions of the pet play community, both new and existing members, and to be a beacon of encouragement for others to feed off of. I can't wait to do my part, and serve this community to the best of my ability. Thanks for having me!"

Erin Piglet

Accessibility AmbassaPig

Erin (they/them) is a demi poly Switch pig, age player, and an invisible illness warrior. They will assist with education initiatives and social outreach while helping us provide an accessible, welcoming space for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent pet players.

About Erin:

"I'm a demi poly switch that loves being a pig. I have been in the BDSM community for 5+ years now with special interest in pet play, age play, and impact play. I am an invisible illness warrior who seems to always be low on spoons. I love connecting with other pets and handlers and making sure everyone, no matter how many spoons they are at, can feel connected in this community."

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Be sure to give them both a warm, tail-wagging welcome! We're so excited to have both Mystery and Erin on board with us, and can't wait to see what wonderful things they bring to our wild little community.