Beyond the Softness of His Fur

Beyond the Softness of His Fur is a novel by TammyJo Eckhart, and is "A tale of genetics, sex, and love between an owner and her anthropomorphic pet." It was launched through Circlet Press in June 2011.

The story is about Emily Potter, a newly promoted advertising executive in a future society. As part of her new social status, she is expected to purchase a "morph" as a companion, status symbol and sexual servant. She selects a male anthropomorphic white fox whom she names Wynn, and finds out he is much smarter than he lets on.