The word furry (adj, f'eree), has several meanings, dependent on the context in which it is used. Predominantly, it means consisting of or resembling fur. It also pertains to an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or mythological or imaginary creatures which possess human or superhuman capabilities. The plural form of furry in all its contexts is furs or furries; the subjects of furry interest are also known as furries. Because people in the fandom tend to identify closely with their avatars (or fursonas), the word is often used to mean a group of furry characters in art or roleplay. 1 What it means to be furry. Someone who says they are furry is generally expressing an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures (and perhaps some affiliation to furry fandom). They may express that that interest in a variety of ways - through art and stories through to roleplay and performance.
18 Hospitals That Closed in 2013. Written by Bob Herman (Twitter | Google+) | January 02, 2014. The healthcare sector is entering into one of its most important years in decades, but many hospitals have been left behind.
Since then, private-hospital emergency rooms have been backed up with mentally ill patients â some handcuffed to ER beds for as long as two days. Dozens of people are turned away each month without being admitted, and calls to Burlington police about mental-health issues increased 32 percent over the previous year.hen the state hospital was open, the private Fletcher Allen facility typically turned away about 15 mentally-ill patients a month, said Pierattini, the chief psychiatrist. Just after the closing, that number hit 40 a month. It peaked at 130 early this year, and has since returned to 40 or so this spring, he said.