The growing pup play community celebrates judgment-free self-expression, connection and belonging. (Main image: PantheraLeo1359531 / Wikipedia)
Meet Pup Drogo, a 42-year-old (pup age, 2) marketing technology professional from Cape Town who has become a passionate advocate for South Africa’s pup play community.
In this candid interview, he breaks down misconceptions and explores what pup play means to him personally.
It’s an insight into a world of acceptance and community, suggesting that sometimes, life’s best when you let your inner pup run free.
In a nutshell, what is pup play?
It’s a type of role-playing where you adopt the mannerisms and behaviours of a playful dog. It is seen…
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