You’re listening to The Voice of Dog. This is Rob MacWolf your fellow traveler, and Today we present a poem by Taylor Fox, also known as Star Ringer, who you can find on FurAffinity and Bluesky. Read by Solomon Harries, the Cuddly Badger Dad. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a good fit…

One night on a small airship, Torinh, a dragonfolk paladin, prepares to go to their chubby catfolk love-cleric named Cinder, for healing. Today’s story is “The Healer’s Quarters” by Pendoggo, who is a furry artist and casual writer who loves big guys and fantasy worlds. You can find more of his stories on furaffinity and his art on twitter or blues…

Ricky Rex is a dinosaur hiding in plain sight on a children’s television show, but his biggest problem is his crush on his human co-star. Today's story is read before a live audience at Anthrocon 2024. Today’s story is the second and final part of “A Different Kind of Make-Believe” by Renee Carter Hall, author of the Coyotl-Award-winning fantasy Hu…

Ricky Rex is a dinosaur hiding in plain sight on a children’s television show, but his biggest problem is his crush on his human co-star. Today's story is read before a live audience at Anthrocon 2024. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “A Different Kind of Make-Believe” by Renee Carter Hall, author of the Cóyotl-Award-winning fantasy Huntr…

[18+]The husky is left trying to process the implications of his newly discovered feelings for Zeke. Will he actually say anything, though? Today’s story is the second and final part of “Zeke's Blue Hole” by Televassi, whose work you can find in In the Light of the Dawn and The Heavens Within Our Grasp anthologies from the Furry Historical Fiction …

[18+] When the hyena Zeke asks his best friend from way back at university to join him on a diving liveaboard, the husky leaps at the chance. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Zeke's Blue Hole” by Televassi, whose work you can find in In the Light of the Dawn and The Heavens Within Our Grasp anthologies from the Furry Historical Fiction S…

Welcome back to space! I am a dog. If you are ready, we will talk about what happens during daytime and nighttime. Today’s story is “Puplift: A Dog's Guide to Space, Chapter 5 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…

Welcome to space! I am a dog. Today, we will talk about jobs dogs and humans and AIs and dolphins do in space. Today’s story is “Puplift: A Dog's Guide to Space, Chapter 4 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 …

[18+] A mastiff has thoughts about his sexuality and expression, and decides to take a small step. Today’s story is “A Small Gesture” by Pendoggo, an artist and casual writer who loves big guys and fantasy worlds. You can find more of his stories on furaffinity and his art on twitter or bluesky. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. th…

Hear now the tale: a myth of a far-away land, telling of the gods of love, and of patience. Today’s story is “The Gods In Between” by NightEyes DaySpring, one of the stories from his collection Gnoll Tales, that won a 2023 Ursa Major Award for Best General Literary Work. NightEyes is a wolf with a penchant for coffee and a love of fantasy fiction. …

[18+] According to legend, a beast called the Bahkauv stalks the streets of the city of Aachen, hunting drunken men. Today’s story is “How They Brought the Good News to the Beast of Aix” by Solomon Harries, following in the time-honored tradition of responding to one of Khaki’s idle remarks on social media with an entire story, and by Rob MacWolf w…

A trans man encounters a monster in the woods and discovers a unique alternative to HRT. Today’s story is “The Application of Lycanthropy as a Novel Treatment for Gender Dysphoria” by Chase Anderson, a speculative fiction writer, spreadsheet wrangler, and internet bird. This story can be found in the forthcoming “Dudes Rock,” anthology available so…

[18+] Sometimes, as close friends become closer, there comes a time when feelings grow beyond what was originally imagined. A bear struggles with his newfound feelings and desires for his best friend. Today’s story is “Of Friends and Foes” by Solomon Harries, who’s really just glad to be here, and you can find more of him on SoFurry and BlueSky. Yo…

[18+]Jacob is in therapy, and also in a gay bar. Chad is at the other end of the bar, and also in Jacob’s fantasies. Unfortunately, confidence is not in Jacob. Today’s story is “Live for Love” by Holly Anne Morrison, a master pornsmith offering bespoke adult stories to the discerning population. See her other work in Fur-miliar Places, by Thurston …

Sometimes the simplest thing can put a fellow on-edge. For Johan, this time, it was an invitation to go out drinking. Today’s story is “The Soirée” by Frank LeRenard, who when not engaging in the arts works as an astronomer in the UK. His short novel, "The Way to the Lonely Valley" is available from Fenris Publishing. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — …

[18+] Victor has found Wendell alive, but he must confess his truth to Julia. Though Ms. Burton's own secrets are beginning to come to the fore... Today’s story is the second and final part of “Victor Tremblay in: Saving Wendell Olsen” by Pascal Farful, who has been featured in two anthologies by the Furry Historical Fiction Society, and you can fi…

[18+] Julia Burton fears for her husband-to-be Wendell Olsen. As Victor discovers, the Burton family can afford anything. Anything but the truth. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Victor Tremblay in: Saving Wendell Olsen” by Pascal Farful, who has been featured in two anthologies by the Furry Historical Fiction Society, and you can find m…

[18+] Today we present a poem by Rob MacWolf, who saw a chance to out-do last year’s Pride Month and took it. You can find his work in collections from the Furry Historical Fiction Society, and you can find more of his poetry on his SoFurry gallery. Read by Solomon Harries, cuddly badger dad. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcast…

Milo wakes up after a night of confronting his own inner thoughts. Julian, the man he loves, is in the other room and he has a choice to make now – does he confront the demons in his mind or does he keep his mouth shut, afraid to ruin a good thing? Today’s story is the second and final part of “Open and Shut Case of Love" by TiberiusRings & Fruitz,…

Communication is the bedrock in any relationship. A lot of us fear bringing up things that may make our partner uncomfortable, or upset the balance we currently have. Yet if we do it right we can all grow in ways we never expected. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Open and Shut Case of Love” by TiberiusRings & Fruitz, who are co-authors …

Today we present a poem by HFE, who once won Artist of the Month back in high school in faer silversmithing class. You can find more of faer stories on HFEpro.com. 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 requiremen…

Jules Armstrong’s attachment to Charlie grows stronger as they continue moving about the town. Will one thing lead to another…? Today’s story is the second and final part of “It Only Takes A Moment” 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 t…

Finding a new gym is an endeavor Julian Armstrong was prepared for. He was not prepared for how attracted he gets to the spotter. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “It Only Takes A Moment” 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 th…

[18+] One year later, Jace looks for answers at his campus LGBT+ alliance, but is terrified that they may leave him feeling even more alienated. Today’s story is the second and final part of “An Alien in Our Midst” by Ty Fox, a furry author who focuses on telling stories centered around LGBT+ experiences. He has recently published a full-length gay…

[18+] Jace is a seemingly normal high school senior in a loving relationship. However, he has a painful secret: he has no interest in sex. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “An Alien in Our Midst” by Ty Fox, a furry author who focuses on telling stories centered around LGBT+ experiences. He has recently published a full-length gay romance …

A confused young man gets the explanation he needs but doesn’t want, an older man explains what he shouldn’t have to but who else will, and it remains true that all means all. Today’s story is “All Means All” by Rob MacWolf, whose work has shown up in anthologies from the Furry Historical Fiction Society, will show up in an upcoming novel from Fenr…

A bay walking horse feels conflicted after injuring a fling and herself. Her friend convinces her to get out of the dorms to help clear her mind. Today’s story is “Fight or Flight: A Tail of Two Mares” by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the equine charmer. He’s the host of the ‘Dinner At Yiffany’s’ podcast, and his book, “Going the Distance” will be published in …

On a cyberpunk exoplanet in the far future, a transgender she-wolf joins an illegal fighting tournament to keep her home, but at what cost? Today’s story is the second and final part of “Neon Bruises” by Domus Vocis, who spends his free time listening to vaporwave music & working the graveyard shift while writing/reading furry fiction. He also rece…

On a cyberpunk exoplanet in the far future, a transgender she-wolf joins an illegal fighting tournament to keep her home, but at what cost? Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Neon Bruises” by Domus Vocis, who spends his free time listening to vaporwave music & working the graveyard shift while writing/reading furry fiction. He also recentl…

[18+] A noble wolf is torn between a growing desire for his best friend and his belief in “proper manners”. Will he accept his newly-discovered desires, or will he live in regret? Today’s story is “Brandy and Fire” by Driftwood, a rabbit with a passion for reading and writing. Recently, his short story “Between the Mist and the Sun was published in…

When Sofia discovers she’s a werewolf, she doesn’t realize how it will change her life–or just how lucky she is to live in her hometown. Today’s story is “Your Family and Mine” by Alex T. Dragonson, who spins a horde of cozy yarns from atop a hoard of cozy yarn, and you can find more of their stories on their worldbuilding blog. Read by Cross, a Co…

An autobiographical account of a turning point in queer history, from the memory of someone who was there. Today’s story is “My Super Illegal San Francisco Marriage, Twenty Years Later” by Beachfox who’s been posting homoerotic art online since before he was married. Can be found as Beachfox on various art sites and TheRealBeachfox on Tumblr. The f…

Kala Theouis was travelling to the archaeological discovery of a lifetime when her starship was shot down by an unknown force. Now, marooned on a desert planet with only her dwindling supplies and the memory of her wife to keep her going, she must find a way to escape and make her way back to the one she loves. Welcome to Pride Month. Today’s story…

[18+] A story about an adopted wolf, trying to figure out his new life, with risky consequences. Today’s story is “The Creation of Water” by Leuna, who works as an essayist, and is writing surreal short fiction at FurAffinity. Read by Icefang, in the cozy corner of the café. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a st…

Today we present a poem by Sky McKinnon, who won 2nd place in quarter 2 of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the future. Their short story “The Edge of Where My Light is Cast” is available on Amazon, and an upcoming story, “Meet Cute,” in Thurston Howl’s “Night of the Howling Dead,” is expected later this year. For more information, you can follow Sky on…

[18+] Mr. Theodore Darby has a…problem. He hopes visiting the offices of Dr. Rutherford B. Cranswell will help in correcting his inability to have an orgasm. Today’s story is “What Are The Odds” by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the equine charmer, who hosts the Dinner At Yiffany’s Podcast and has voiced several stories here as well. His story, ‘Going The Distan…

The obsidian mansions plume themselves that they need not the sky. And so the wind must come again to teach them how to die. The wind shall break their furnaces, and fling their wheels above. They shall know not how to stop it. They know not its love. Today’s story is the second and final part of “Sing in Me, Holy One, and Through Me” by Rob MacWol…

Grey mountains gather as the grass grows dry. More dreadful than its fury is the rapture of the sky. Miss Bethany is longing for a world she is denied, But the wind is singing distantly, and leaves nowhere to hide. Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Sing in Me, Holy One, and Through Me” by Rob MacWolf, who heard it on the wind but couldn’t…

Today we present a poem by Alex T. Dragonson, who is building the world they want to live in one paragraph at a time, and you can find more of their stories in the Voice of Dog archive and on their worldbuilding blog. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think…

Today we present a poem by Yuugenshou, wolf of wanderlust, cast as the voice of Chase Hunter in the upcoming Echo Fandub Project. You can find his music and voice work on his youtube channel. 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…

Today we present a poem by Leuna, who works as a video essayist and writes short fiction in the meantime, and you can find more of their stories on their furaffinity. 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 the r…

Today we present a poem by Æ et al., a poet composed of several dragons in a trench coat. Read by Yuugenshou, wolf of wanderlust 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 the submission template and get in touch with us. https://thevoice.…

Today we present a poem by Herr Wozzeck, who is a composer, violist, Thereminist, and writer based in Boston. This poem is from their recently-released poetry collection The Enigma Letters, currently out in paperback and ebook formats on Amazon. They are also the author of the novels Whip and Boot and Lost Inside the Blue Line. You can also see the…

Today we present a poem by Frances Pauli, who writes speculative and romantic stories with animal characters. She is the author of the Serpentia books and Hybrid Nation series, and you can find more of her stories on her website. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have…

Today we present a poem by Michel-VincentCorbeaux, who has perfected his craft of poetry for over a decade, and may be commissioned for his poetry via notes on his FurAffinity account, or via email at mivielkins@gmail.com. His goal is to self-publish his first collection of poetry, From the Plume, soon. Read by Solomon Harries, the Cuddly Badger Da…

Today we present a poem by Rob MacWolf, co-writer of Mare Solatium, a Visual Novel, and whose stories you can find in anthologies from the Furry Historical Fiction Society, as well as on his SoFurry gallery. Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be …

Today we present a poem by Sophie Katz, a lifelong storyteller who currently writes shows for Disney parks, resorts, and cruise ships. She’s also the host of the podcast, “I Love This Thing So Fricking Much.” You can find more of her writing on her website and keep track of her adventures on Instagram and TikTok. Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werew…

Today we present a poem by Iggy Q. Roquefort, a rat writer from the glitzy desert who holds its cards close to its chest. You can find more of its squeaking antics on Bluesky @squeaknow.site. 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…

Today we present a poem by Taylor Fox, also known as Star Ringer, who you can find on FurAffinity and Bluesky. Read by Yuugenshou, Wolf of Wanderlust. 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 the submission template and get in touch with…

Today we present a poem by Nenekiri Bookwyrm, who makes games and writes stories. More of his poems can be found on his SoFurry page. When he’s not reading from his hoard of To-Read books, he makes time to write some stories of his own. You can find more of his stories on www.nenekiri.com. Read by the poet. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify |…