I think it's fine to go "door to door" messaging people directly. Sometimes, an artist's reach is very limited, and simply putting it out there isn't enough to get someone to notice you. That being said, PocketPaws is often open for short, cute animations. www.furaffinity.net/user/pocketp...

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