Softpaw Magazine was the first publication dedicated to cub-related content in the furry fandom. Published by Dream Field Comics , it featured erotic art and stories and was distributed via Rabbit Valley . Publication History
Black and white, hand-stamped typography. A grainy photo of a rescue cat named "Lucky" sitting on a stack of old books. Content Highlights: Only 24 pages. No ads. The first issue was a manifesto arguing for "slow living with animals"—a direct rebuttal to the hyper-stylized, consumerist pet industry. It featured a hand-drawn comic about the bond between a depressed graphic designer and his hamster. Why it matters: Only 200 copies were printed. A mint condition Issue 1 recently sold on an auction site for $450. For those searching "Softpaw Magazine Issue 1" , you are likely looking for the PDF scan, as physical copies are ghosts. softpaw magazine issue 1 2 3 4 47 new
The final issue in the original series before the publication transitioned its focus. Finding Avalon (2008): Softpaw Magazine was the first publication dedicated to
Issue 3 featured a controversial letter claiming pigeons were government drones. Six readers wrote back in furious agreement. A grainy photo of a rescue cat named
Featured 96 pages and included the first appearance of the serious-toned spinoff story "Finding Avalon".