Anthrocon banning poodling from the fursuit parade is ableist, elitist, and frankly, disgusting.
Feel free to come to Midwest Furfest if you want a welcoming convention with a lot of people. Chicago may be a blizzard stricken hellscape, but we love everyone who comes here and we look forward to seeing you.
Note: I'm not associated or affiliated with MFF, I'm just lazy and think I lucked out having one of the coolest, most accepting cons directly in my backyard.