Not all furries are LGBTQ folks.  However, a significant portion are. According to the International Anthropomorphic Research Project (IARP) * , furries are 7 times more likely to be homosexual than the general population.  Similar trends for the rest of the LGBTQ spectrum are evident in this research.  That being said,

Behind The Fur: The Long History of Furries in the Bay Area The SF Bay area has a very special place in furry history.  Hi, I’m Smash, and I’ve been a part of that history for 20 years. This column will be your insider’s guide to bay area furry fandom.