I remember knowing a few furrys and I really don't understand where the hatred comes from. (Not saying that everyone hates them)
The ones I knew for a brief while were really friendly, but I still don't understand the culture side of it...
From what I remember, none of them were attracted to animals... I hope and most of them liked to draw them. I will say, however, that a lot of them do make good artist and have quite creative minds.