A fairy tale, for pride. A personal myth, as if there were any other kind. A story of becoming who we are, because everyone should have one. Today’s story is “The Young Man Who Knew Where He Was Going” by Rob MacWolf, who means it when he calls himself werewolf hitchhiker and knows to whom he owes it. You can get his book "You Look Lost, Pup" winne…

[18+] On an unassuming day, Rykar finds himself challenged by new desires awakened by going out to a leather bar with his friends. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Desire’s Wings” by Rykar Thornpaw, a wheelchair-using liotter who loves science fiction and fantasy. He is currently outlining and drafting a trilogy of science-fantasy books …

Sometimes the things we miss the most in life are the little things, as Theo is about to find out… Today’s story is “The Package” by NightEyes DaySpring, a known troublemaker who is rumored to have a penchant for coffee and an interest in dead, ancient civilizations. Information about him and his writing can be found at nighteyes-dayspring.com. Rea…

Chase, a young red panda has met a literally colorful group of fellow travelers at first pride. But can he sort out these new feelings about one of them in particular? Today’s story is the second and final part of “Chase the Pride” by D.J. Fahl, American Southwest native and baking enthusiast and author of Save the Day, published by FurPlanet. Thou…

At a young red panda’s first Pride celebration he is about to meet a truly colorful group of fellow travelers. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Chase the Pride” by D.J. Fahl who is a long time furry and listener excited to finally offer something to this wonderful enterprise. He is the author of Save the Day, published by FurPlanet. Read…

[18+] In the apartment of a fascinating old dragon, Sal is seduced not just by the handsome old man, but by the possibilities he represents. Today’s story is the second and final part of “Salisbury” by Roscoe G. Beetle, who is a writer of erotic fiction, and author of the upcoming novella “Thorns” published by Bewere Market as well as safe for work…

[18+] When bodies can be tailored to match what's inside, Sal is unsure of his choice until he meets a dragon, and learns what's truly possible. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Salisbury” by Roscoe G. Beetle, who is a writer of erotic fiction, and author of the upcoming novella “Thorns” published by Bewere Market as well as safe for wor…

A beefy otter helps his downtrodden stallion boyfriend build confidence in himself to go after his dream job! Today’s story is “Otter Ways To Build Confidence” by Equine Essayist. This is one of 21 stories in the self-help furry short story collection Work "Fur" Hire, by Edwin@Work, this collection shares useful advice through short stories about a…

Coming out is never easy, especially to the people you love. But there’s always someone you choose as your first. Today’s story is “Splitting Hares” by Lauren Rivers, Author of Blue Moon by Iridescence Studios, and you can find more of her stories on Furaffinity. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spo…

A mastiff decides to accompany his boyfriend for a visit to his parents. While nervous about introducing himself as his boyfriend’s older partner, he decides to go and see what happens. Today’s story is “Expectations” by Pendoggo, who is a hobbyist writer and artist. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts |…

Franklin, president of his college’s Pride Alliance, is recruited by a frat house to help their leader come to terms with his sexuality. Today’s story is “Fraternity” by Domus Vocis, who spends his free time listening to vaporwave music & working the graveyard shift while writing/reading furry fiction. He also recently published a historical romanc…

[18+] Fame and fortune. Burnt to the ground. It only took one secret to destroy their lives. But it only takes one promise to start over again. Today’s story is the second and final part of “Shame and Desperation Will Kill You Someday” by Pascal Farful, who has been featured in multiple books by the Furry Historical Fiction Society and hosts the Ap…

[18+] Shadowy meetings. Code phrases. Secret packages. No, they're not spies. They're just gay. But if anyone finds out, they're as good as dead. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Shame and Desperation Will Kill You Someday” by Pascal Farful, who has been featured in multiple books by the Furry Historical Fiction Society and hosts the Apr…

Jaye is waiting in their car for their friend, who is coming out to their family about who he really is, a North American River Otter, and assist in untangling the aftermath. Today’s story is “Coming Ott” by Geo Holms, who is a raccoon from the internet occasionally writing quirky tales, where inevitably some character is turned from one thing into…

Today we present “there is a werewolf in the town,” a poem by jesse hawke, a Scottish & nonbinary artist and writer, and you can find more of their stories on their tumblr account, cityelf. Read by Icefang, in the Cozy Corner of the Cafe, and by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you ha…

A quiet lake. A coyote searching for meaning. A mysterious fox with a timeless smile. In a town that remembers what others forget, two strangers meet under summer’s fading light—and nothing will ever be the same. It is with great pleasure, and indeed Pride, that we welcome you, friends of every shape, ability, gender, and species, once again to Pri…

[18+] From the creator of Mouse Your House comes the newest hit show on SCURRY-TV: Squirrel Your Stuff! Five squirrels, one mission: to unclutter your sorry home! You’re listening to The Voice of Dog. This is Rob MacWolf, your fellow traveler, and Today’s story is “Squirrel Your Stuff” by Field T. Mouse, who is a purveyor of critter-centric tales. …

In a world where dragons were once considered divine, humans and dragons live on in fragile peace. Today’s story is the second and final part of “A Dragon's Redemption” by Evan Drake, who writes fantasy stories, and Where Dragons Rule: Dissent, and you can find more of his stories on Sofurry. Read by Sierra, the Small Blue One. Last time, Quinn met…

In a world where dragons were once considered divine, humans and dragons live on in fragile peace. You’re listening to The Voice of Dog. This is Rob MacWolf, your fellow traveler, and Today’s story is the first of two parts of “A Dragon's Redemption” by Evan Drake, who writes fantasy stories, and Where Dragons Rule: Dissent, and you can find more o…

[18+] A frustrated young bear wrestles with himself, his doubts and fears, and the man he can’t admit to loving while in the throes of a dream. Today’s story is “Ishkode Dreaming” by Kohitsuji, who has been caught carrying off sheep for the last time, and you can find more of his stories on Furaffinity. Read by Leuna, your Internet Half-Creature. t…

Today we present a poem by Russell Knight, an aardwolf-fox who puts stuff on paper from time to time. You can find his poetry and other scribblings on FurAffinity. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. With that, we conclude Poetry Month for this year. Please come back next week for our regularly scheduled story, and Thank you for list…

Today we present a poem by Alex T. Dragonson, who spins a horde of cozy yarns from atop a hoard of cozy yarn, and you can find more of his stories on his worldbuilding blog and in the Voice of Dog archive. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a …

Today we present a poem by Rob MacWolf, who’s going to force poetry into anywhere he can, which you can see for yourself in his book "You Look Lost, Pup" from Bewere Books, and you can find more of his stories on itchio. Read by Solomon Harries, Cuddly Badger Dad. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you thi…

Today we present a poem by Corran Orreaux, an aspiring author and poet who posts short fiction online when he isn't making loud deer noises at concerned friends. You can find more of his poems and stories on his Fur Affinity page. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a st…

Today we present a poem by Raynarde, who along with making his poetry debut here, is looking to publish his debut novel this year. A writer, reader, and general lover of art across all mediums, you can follow him on Bluesky and SoFurry for updates on his writing and more. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple podca…

Today we present a poem by Michel-Vincent Corbeaux, who has been studying, writing, and perfecting the craft of poetry within the Furry Fandom for over a decade, is a member of the Poetry Society of Texas, and is eager to self-publish his first poetry collection, “From The Plume'' quite soon. You can find more of his poetry on his website, The Blac…

Today we present a poem by Aetherwolf76, who is a writer, crafter, mechanic and author of Beneath A Silver Moon on KDP, and you can find more of his poems on Deviantart. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requ…

Today we present a poem by Whale the Boar, who clearly suffers from some non-trivial amount of species confusion. He is the writer of the furry visual novels Strokkur and Anamnesis, and you can find more of his poetry on Bluesky under the hashtag #whalesong. He also writes short stories on SoFurry. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.…

Today we present a poem by Nenekiri Bookwyrm, who makes games and writes stories. This poem is from the poetry chapbook “Your Life Has Been Rescheduled” coming soon. You can find more of his poems on his SoFurry page. Read by the Poet. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a good fit, you c…

Today we present a poem by Arian Mabe, who is a self-published furry author, who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good story, with furry books available to buy on Lulu. You can find more of their stories on SoFurry. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story yo…

Today we present a poem sequence by Caliope, who is a self motivated poet with no current publications, but you can find more of their work on Bluesky. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out …

Today we present a poem by Ritter, who is a musical husky with a passion for literature. You can find more of his stories, including the full Loom of Hours cycle, on AO3. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out t…

Welcome to Poetry Month on The Voice of Dog. This is Rob MacWolf, your fellow traveler, and all this month we’ll again be bring you poems from and for the furry community. Today we present a poem by NightEyes DaySpring, who is a known troublemaker rumored to have a penchant for coffee and an interest in dead, ancient civilizations. Information abou…

Today’s story is the second and final part of “A Stop For Recaulking” by Rob MacWolf, who hopes you remember these characters too. You can get his book You Look Lost, Pup from Bewere Books, and you can find more of his stories on on itchio. Last time, Shen found his work recaulking the hull, his bath in the river, and his attempts to relax with his…

[18+] If Shen had wings, like Noah’s dove, he wouldn’t be stuck recaulking the hull of the Irene’s Goodnight. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “A Stop For Recaulking” by Rob MacWolf, who apparently couldn’t get these characters out of his head. You can get his book You Look Lost, Pup from Bewere Books, and you can find more of his stories…

Once upon a time, men were men and wolves were wolves. This is the story of how that changed, and why. Today’s story is “Children of Dusk” by Alex T. Dragonson, who spins a horde of cozy yarns from atop a hoard of cozy yarn, and you can find more of his stories on his worldbuilding blog and in the Voice of Dog archive. Read for you by Rob MacWolf —…

A dog from the future advises you about when not to press the emergency FTL button. Today’s story is “Puplift: A Dog's Guide to Space - The Go Somewhere Else Button” by Tempe O'Kun, who is the staff writer at Culturally F'd, and the writer of the Windfall and Sixes Wild series by FurPlanet Productions, and you can find more of his stories on his Fu…

[18+] After Archie’s mid-performance flashback, he finds himself lost. The band, of course, has him covered, even if he doesn’t know it yet… Today’s story is the second and final part of “Cozy Beginnings” by Herr Wozzeck, who is a composer, violist, Thereminist, and writer based in Boston. They are the author of the novels Whip and Boot and Lost In…

[18+] Archie joins metal band Dark Tryst on their latest tour. Little does he know all that he’s signed up for. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Cozy Beginnings” by Herr Wozzeck, who is a composer, violist, Thereminist, and writer based in Boston. They are the author of the novels Whip and Boot and Lost Inside the Blue Line, as well as t…

You were right all along. Rat and Mole are boyfriends. Welcome to the River Bank. It's cottagecore, but with internet. Let's look in on Toad Hall and the goings-on of the various waistcoated creatures of the modern day. Today’s story is “Toad @ Toad Hall" by Tempe O'Kun, who is the staff writer at Culturally F'd, and the writer of the Windfall and …

[18+] Shelby takes everything seriously. His boyfriend Curt does not. Curt has a job interview today and Shelby worries how it will go. Today’s story is “Don’t Call Me Bee” by Norm, the Inadequate Cat, whose feet are always cold, and you can find more of his stories on AO3. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple pod…

Kieran is on the hunt again, but he’s met with difficulties. He’s found a lead, but now must see if it can lead him anywhere. Today’s story is the second and final part of “A Fox Walks Into A Bar” by Spottystuff, who every year qualifies to continue calling himself an author as well, by a vanishingly slim margin. You can find more of their work on …

Kieran is on the hunt again, but he’s met with difficulties. He needs a lead, and he finds more than he bargained for in the local inn. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “A Fox Walks Into A Bar” by Spottystuff, an artist who every year qualifies to continue calling himself an author as well, by a vanishingly slim margin. You can find more …

There are no shortcuts in comedy, but Mahari the wolf thinks he’s found one: make fun of armadillos. What he’s about to learn is that there is always a price to success. Today’s story is the second and final part of “That’s A Good One” by Kyell Gold, award-winning author of Out of Position and many more, and you can find more of his stories at FurP…

There are no shortcuts in comedy, but Mahari the wolf thinks he’s found one: make fun of armadillos. What he’s about to learn is that there is always a price to success. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “That’s A Good One” by Kyell Gold, award-winning author of Out of Position and many more, and you can find more of his stories at FurPlan…

When we keep the fire, we are never alone. A story about perseverance, comfort, and warmth in dark times. Today’s story is “Firekeepers” by Aether Breeze, who wrote this to help calm his mind, and hopes it might help you too. You can find more of his stories on FurAffinity, and eventually, he hopes, on his own website. Read for you by Rob MacWolf —…

In the world of the Red Vixen Adventures, Melanie Lovejoy has a lot to live down, especially her treatment of her former slave, Alinadar. And the holidays are the best time to ask for forgiveness. Today’s story is “Solstice Gifts” by Royce Day, who is the author of long running Red Vixen Adventures, and the upcoming novel Meeting Dominique, and you…

When Eufraitis sets out to find her lost brother, she has no idea of what sort of world her search will take her to, nor of the wonders and terrors she’ll discover along the way… Today’s story is “The Seekers of Winter, or How Eufraitis Joined the Longest Hunt” by Alex T. Dragonson, who spins a horde of cozy yarns from atop a hoard of cozy yarn. Fi…

After being left on read by Leon, Benji goes to ask for advice from a couple of old friends. Today’s story is the second and final part of “Justice is Brewing” by Vincenzo Pasquarella, better known as Scribbles Cheetah. They are the author of the book “Phantom Janitor” and several short stories. You can find a list of their published works on their…

After teaming up with Atomic Apollo to stop a bank robbery, Benji (Flashpoint) is shocked when the hero follows him back to his day job. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Justice is Brewing” by Vincenzo Pasquarella, who is the author of the book “Phantom Janitor” and several short stories. You can find a list of their published works on t…