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Jenn: With a horse, they're a big animal.

Just the -- the exchange of power, for me, is hot.

Karley: Like, I'm not, like, turned on right this second,

but, like, I can imagine it getting there.

So, to be -- to be in control of that is, uh...

We broke off.Okay.

Doing all right?

Yeah, I'm good.

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Jenn: Still working out the clip system.

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Karley: Because I'm a basic bitch at heart,

I obviously dress like a sexy cat every year for Halloween.

Duh!

From Playboy Bunnies to that annoying puppy filter...

[ Dog woofs]...science has proven

that dressing up like an animal gives humans a boner.

Random.

But then, recently, at a dinner party,

I saw a group of grown men

dressed like leather-daddy ponies.[ Horses whinny]

And I was like, "Wait, is this a thing?"

I got to thinking --

What's so sexy about being a pet?

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Apparently, there are entire communities of people

who like to dress up as animals on a regular basis.

Huh!

In all of my years of perverted self-discovery,

I've never dipped a paw in the pet-play pool.

I wonder what these dog slaves at the park think.

Judging by your shirt, it seems like you're an animal person.

Uh, yeah, I would say I'm an animal person.

Are you into pet play?

What is pet play?

Do you know what pet play is?

No, I do not know what pet play is.

Never heard of it.

Um, I could take a few guesses.

It's when people dress up as animals,

and then they, you know, like, live their life

and find themselves and also have sex sometimes.

Not for me, for sure! Not for me!

Yeah, you know, I'd try it, for sure.

I don't know if I would never say no.

-Yeah, like, why not try it? -Yeah.

I've just, like, never been

sexually attracted to my animals.

I don't know. That's weird.

Well, the people who are into pet play say

they are not sexually attracted to animals,

but they like getting into an animal spirit and headspace.

So, do you have a spirit animal?

-Giraffe. -A snow leopard.

-A seahorse. -Golden eagle.

I like to think mine is a horse.

I'd go, like, with tiger.

You are kind of tiger-like, actually.

Like, "Grr!"

The main pet-play communities

are puppy, kitten, and pony.

I guess that's, like, entry-level stuff.

What's not entry-level?

Maybe an elephant with fur.

I get it.

Okay, so, these strangers seem vaguely pet-sexual.

Am I missing out?

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Randomly, there are more types of pet play out there

than you might think,

but I should probably start in my comfort zone.

I'm more of a cat person than a dog person.

Karley: Hello. Hello. Welcome to the chateau.

I'm Hikari.

Thank you. You look great.

Thank you.

And to be really honest,

I'm actually not even that much of an animal person at all,

and I just prefer cats 'cause they're not needy.

And thus, here I am in Colorado Springs

at Cat Girl Manor.

Oh, my God.

Hi, meow!

[ Women meowing ]

Welcome!

They're all wearing lingerie and cat ears

and drinking champagne, so I feel like, potentially,

this is my spiritual home.

Welcome to the Cat Girl Manor.

Thank you.

These are our kittens.Okay. Hey.

[ Women meowing ]

You guys give an interesting welcome.

Perhaps you would like a tour of the house.

I would love one.

Karley: This is like a haunted house.

So, this is our chateau library.

It's like a perverted church.

Isibella: It is kind of church-like, it's true.

No? Yeah, no, I could see that.

-Minus, like, you know... -Cat church.

...the lesbian cats.

[ Both chuckle ]

Welcome to the brand-new chateau dungeon...

Karley: Oh, my God!

...we just had completed down here.

-Hey, guys. -Do you like it?

Bye.

This place feels totally unreal,

and I really mean that in the best way.

Yeah. It feels like such a fantasy.

Yeah, and I want that for women, that they can come in

and they can kind of shed that for a little bit and have fun.

These are my ears over here.

And, see, I have a lot of them.

You have like 10,000 pairs of ears.

Depends on, like, how you're feeling on what date

is what you want to wear.

What is the history of the chateau?

I always had this -- this dream

that I wanted a safe space for women to play in

and kind of be themselves and dress up,

and then I was online and I started a website called Kitten Play,

and we had a bunch of people sign up,

and it grew from there.

And the chateau actually came from that.

And, yeah, it just ended up being this kind of playground.

Can you walk me through the types of kitties?Yeah.

So, for example, a classic one is the Kawaii Kitten.

So, very much Harajuku, very Japan-styled.

So, they'll wear a lot of cute, bright, pastel colors.

Feral Kitten, who's the alley cat --

She's gonna be more like a punk kitten.

She loves her tattoos and her spiked collars.

She's very much in large and in charge.

And then you have the Domesticated Kitten.

They want to be taken care of, and they're fluffy.

You know, we have -- we have Shy Kittens, too,

and we kind of embraced all -- all of the girls into our lifestyle.

You'll see every single type here tonight.

And they're unique in their own style.

So, on the spectrum, it includes everything.

-Just a personal question. -Yeah?

Is sex dangerous when your nails are that long?

Yeah, I think it's dangerous,

but you know what they say --

some people have doggie style.

We have kitty style, and it involves a lot of clawing.

[ Cat meows ]

-Interesting. -Mm-hmm. And later,

we do -- we do have something in store for you later.

I'm scared.

You should be excited.

You can be scared, too. That's totally okay.

A little bit of fear is always exciting.

Yeah.

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Do you think I'd make a good pony?

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Is it flattering?Tromper: I think so.

Did you miss me?

Mwah. Mwah.

I know that, like, being a sexy cat is, like, basic...

It's not basic.

Woman: No, there are definitely different levels.

Isibella: Chateau kitten is sophisticated.

♪ La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la, la, la, la, la

Karley: I'm in Colorado at the Cat Girl Manor,

where I've been invited to a VIP kitten-only top-secret event.

Isibella: Thank God. You definitely came on the best day.

Tonight, we have collaring ceremony.

What is a collaring ceremony?

The closest thing I can relate it to is maybe a wedding.

So, tonight, the collaring ceremony

is between Hikari and Cal.

And they've been looking to do this for a long time,

so I'm really excited for them both.

♪ La, la, la, la, la, la

Weirdly, I've never been to a cat marriage before.

Thank God there's a litter of kittens

to help me dress for the occasion.

[ Click ] [ Gasps ]

-Did I get you? -No, it just was scary.

♪ La, la, la, la, la, la

Oh, they're so pretty.

Oh, my God, they actually do match your lipstick very well.

She's being pampered.

Oh, wow!

I know that, like, being a sexy cat is, like, basic...

But I think if you're, like, a fetish cat,

it's not basic.

No, there's definitely different levels.

Isibella: Chateau kitten is sophisticated

and a classy cat girl.

It's the epitome of class.

-Okay. -This is a sisterhood.

These are people who will be with you

for the rest of your life and who will support you

no matter what you decide to do and in everything that we do.

And that's why we're all here.

Karley: Okay, I might just be high on catnip feminism,

but suddenly, being a full-time fetish kitten

actually sounds kind of sweet.

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[ Choir singing in Latin ]

Okay, maybe I spoke too soon.

♪♪

Like, is this a cat marriage or a human sacrifice?

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Man: We are here for the collaring of Cal and Hikari.

I collar you.

[ Collar rattles ]

And I seal it with a kiss.

♪♪

I now pronounce you kitten and gent.

You may now kiss the kitten.

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[ Cheers and applause ]

Karley: Wow, these people are seriously committed

to this sexy-cat cult.

But at least these pussies have found each other.

It's like a feminine sisterhood where you can be catty,

but in a good way.

So, on my journey to understand pet sexuality,

I think I'm ready to try something a little more wild.

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I'm in the suburbs of Denver, and apparently,

Denver is a hub of pony-play enthusiasts.

Who knew?

I'm about to meet Tromper Pony.

He's been horsing around for over 20 years,

and he even makes some of his own equipment.[ Horse whinnies]

And I'm also dressed like a ranch slut,

in case you haven't noticed.

My name is Tromper, and I'm a pony-play enthusiast.

Where does the name "Tromper" come from?

When I was first exposed to pony play,

I knew that I was not one of these graceful show ponies

who pranced around.

I tromped around.

Because I'm a heavy-footed draft horse.

[ Horse whinnies]

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So, this is the workshop... Okay.

...where I make all the hoods and do all my work.

So, under here is the mold.

It's the fifth one I've designed.

I've played a lot with the overall shape and size of it.

How does pony play differ from other forms of pet play,

like kittens or puppies?

I think it reflects the dynamic that you see with bio-horses.

Ponies, even the show ponies, are work animals.

What is a bio-horse?

You know, the -- the phrase "real horse"

can be a little hurtful 'cause I'm a real horse, too.

Well, you know, as far as it goes.

So, bio-horse.

I get that.

So, this is a 3-D-printed hoof.

I also taught myself, with a little bit of help

and some online resources, silicone mold-making.Wow.

So, silicone molds

for pouring resin horseshoes in different colors.

There isn't going to be another pony

who has the same thing I have but in a different color.

So, do you get turned on just putting on all of the gear?

In-Inherent in and of itself,

there's nothing sexual about being a pony,

but there are ways to make it sexual,

depending on the context.

If you're working with a handler

and want to do something like a veterinarian scene,

that's something that happens. That's hot.

But by and large, pony play is a non-sexual type of play.

Wait.

If it's not primarily a sex thing,

then what's the motivation for spending all day

in a horse suit?

Woman: When I'm a pony, I feel, like, complete calm, you know?

Like, I feel like I'm in a totally different brain,

and it's wonderful.

It's releasing. It's cathartic.

Once you're a pony, you can't go back.

Unh-unh, no way.

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Karley: I'm in Colorado hanging out with Tromper,

a pony-play enthusiast and a true craftsman.

Wow, these are amazing.

Tromper: There's something to be said

for having to find your own aesthetic

from the ground up,

as opposed to just buying it off the shelf.

Which of these is your favorite?

That's hard to answer, but it's actually not.

This one's currently my favorite.

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This is Tromper.

Is part of it that you feel, like, the sexiest in it?

Yeah, I feel the best when I'm wearing it.

I've actually wired two fans into it so that, that way,

it doesn't fog up as much and so that I don't pass out.

And also, I have this tail.

Can I try it on, or this is yours only?

Oh, absolutely. No, you can try it on.

I feel good in it.

I'm not surprised.

Ponies like to be petted. Ponies like attention.

Having a texture that invites people to touch me

when I'm a pony is very important.

I think that this is my favorite one.

Okay.

Okay.

Got it. And then straighten that.

Is it flattering?

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Okay, you can actually see pretty well.

Like, it's -- [ Snorts ]

It feels like it would obstruct your vision more,

but it actually doesn't.

Well, it's -- it's a look that suits you.

How long have you been into pony play?

22 years.

I was introduced to it in my late teens,

and it just spoke to me.

And I've been involved with it ever since.

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What do you like about it?

It lets me turn off my higher brain functions,

and then it's just a matter of someone else is in charge

and I get to just relax.

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Just like bio-horses, Tromper has a handler.

Jenn and Tromper have been equestrian besties

for over six years now.

It's easier than having a bio horse.

[ Both chuckle ]

But a lot still goes into it, you know?

So, what are you doing right now?

I'm grooming him, which helps him get into the headspace.

And is this erotic for you?

Some of it is sexual, but a lot of times it's not.

More -- Most of it's not.

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This is relaxing.

For us, at least.[ Snorts ]

It seems in some ways that this is like

a traditional dominant/sub relationship,

but it feels more nuanced and, in ways, more complex.

Yeah, the devil's in the details, you know?

So, that's why I like it from the top end, too.

I'm a very particular person.

So, you know, I get to decide a lot of details.

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You know, I think there are more ponies out there

everywhere than people realize.

And you are part of a pretty large pony-play community

here in Colorado, right?

Yes. So, I am one of the founding members

of the Rocky Mountain Pony Herd, the RMPH.

[ Whinnies ]

We have members all along the Colorado

and New Mexico Front Range,

just going up and down the Front Range of the Rockies, yes.

♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah, dah-dah-dah ♪

♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah

♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah, dah-dah-dah ♪

♪ Dah, dah-dah-dah-dah

-[ Whooping ] -Tony.

[ Horse snorts, whinnies]

Whoo!♪ Dah, dah-dah, dah-dah

Nailed it.

Are you a show pony?[ Snorts ]

Woman: He had broken a horse when he was younger, actually,

so he knew what he was doing before he got into it,

but I didn't have any formal training.

♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah, dah-dah-dah ♪

♪ Dah, dah-dah-dah-dah

You're a very sexy pony.

[ Snorts softly ]

People online often tell me that I look like a horse.

Do you think that's true?

[ Whinnies ]

Do you think I'd make a good pony?

[ Whinnies ]A show pony?

Okay. I'll take your word for it.

♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah, ♪ dah-dah-dah

[ Group cheering ]♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah

♪ Dah-dah, dah-dah, dah-dah-dah ♪

♪ Dah, dah-dah-dah-dah

I think I could've got the taller one.

-Well, you still got it. -Right?

[ Snorts ]

Animals love me.

Jenn: I think you're part of the herd.

-I am? -Yeah.

Thank you, guys. I feel so honored

to be part of your pony community.

I have the urge to, like, pet you guys.

I'm, like, now -- I don't know why.

Karley: Who knew that putting on a set of hooves, throwing on a tail,

and carting around an adult human

could be so freeing?[ Tromper snorts ]

But what does pet play look like when you take it

out of the fields and into the dungeon?

Hey, puppy.

Hey, puppy.

Did you miss me?

Come on, boy. You want out?

[ Man barks ]Yeah?

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Karley: So far on my journey into pet play,

I've learned that this is often more about forming a community

than it is about straight-up sex.

So I've come to the kink mecca, San Francisco,

to explore the sexual side

of one of the largest pet-play communities out there.

[ Trolley bell dings ]

Hey, puppy.

Hey, puppy.

Did you miss me? Come on, boy.

You want out? Huh?

[ Chains rattle ]

Come here.

Good boy.

There you are. Did you miss me?

Mwah. Mwah. Urh.

Come on, boy. Come on.

Let's go.

Up. Good boy.

Uh-huh?

Uh-huh?

That's it.

Warming you up.

Karley: And I thought mysex life was weird.

Thank you.

Thank you, puppy. [ Smooches ]

I think we got ahead of ourselves.

Who is this masked puppy?

Rewind.

Karley: You are a puppy, right?

Very much so.

I am a puppy.

And Amp is your puppy name, right?

Yeah. I go by Amp,

but a lot of people go by "Pup Amp."

How is puppy play different than other forms of pet play?

For me, growing up,

I just really loved and appreciated

how unapologetically themselves dogs always seem to be.

Like, they were always quirky or funny or goofy.

Being a puppy means having fun,

and, I mean, everyone needs more excuses to be fun,

playful, cuddly.

We all just want to be loved and give love in return.

That makes sense.

-Who's this? -Hello.

He's the cutest.

Sit up, boy. Good.

You want to teach him a trick?

-Yeah. -Have him beg.

Beg. Urrrrh.

[ Barks ]

Good boy. Come here.

[ Chuckles ] You gonna make me chase you?

Come here.This is pretty -- Like, this is, like, cuter

than I thought it was gonna be.

-[ Barks ] -[ Laughs ]

Slowpoke. [ Barks ]

It seems so unpretentious.

Like, pretending to be a puppy

is the least pretentious thing you could do.

I'd like to think so.

I think it's just -- It's fun.

Like, how can you have a -- a straight face

and hate on someone that's just being silly like that?

♪♪

When Amp isn't wagging his tail for his daddy,

he works at one of the largest leather retailers

and manufacturers in the world --

Mr. S Leather.

This is enormous.

Amp: Yeah. Welcome to Mr. S.

Mr. S Leather sells thousands of puppy-play hoods every year.

This is our little kennel corner.

This is amazing.

So, this is all puppy stuff?

Yep. These are all the gear that you're gonna need

to be your own little puppy. Oh, my God.

Those give you some really nice wiggling, shaking,

and a little bit of stimulation on the inside too.

So, this goes in your butt?

That's -- That's the hope, the idea.

So, you don't want to stand up on two feet

with one of these guys in...

-Right. -...'cause it'll shoot out

if you don't have --Really?

These are meant to be, like, down on all fours.

That sounds fun.

[ Laughs ]

So, do you make all of these puppy hoods here?

Yeah, we make these all in-house.

We have a whole production studio upstairs.

♪♪

This is Chris, the godmother of our neoprene puppy hoods.

I get fans from all around the world.

That's what these postcards are.

-[ Gasps ] Really? -Yes.

Amp: It's a really personal process for some of these people.

It is. It's their identity these days.

There's so much sex-negativity in our culture

that this gives the people the courage to get out there

and play and have fun.Karley: Right.

And these different colors and shapes and designs

really give people that courage.

It's like a superhero costume.

-Exactly. -It very much so is.

♪♪

What about being in the gear

and the puppy headspace turns you on?

You're just -- You're being kind of

an unfiltered version of yourself.

It's fun and it's sexual,

and there's sexual energy, and it's charged.

Like, that is really sexy to me.

Interesting.

But it also means I'm able to share that

with someone like my partner, Christopher.

For me, the relationship between puppy and handler

is just beautiful in a lot of ways.

There's an electricity about myself and my partner

when I'm with them.

There's a real raw emotion to how we interact together,

how we cuddle together,

how we just have a conversation

even when we're not saying words.

Maybe we'll have sex, maybe we'll just wrestle around.

But it's -- it's very vulnerable.

It's vulnerable, it's sexy, it's intimate,

like, so many different things at once,

and that's why I find it really attractive.

It sounds good to me.

[ Laughs ]

Karley: Wow.

I never thought watching a man-puppy in a jockstrap

cuddle with his '80s leather daddy

could be so intimate.

Relationship goals.

♪♪

For a lot of people, sex is an escape

and a way of getting outside of yourself.

And if wearing a saddle during foreplay is what gets you going,

then you should feel free to live that truth.

[ Cat purrs]

What I've learned is that pet play takes

many different shapes, sizes, furs, and butt plugs.

But the common thread with these slutty pets

is that they don't take sex or themselves too seriously.

[ Whip cracks ][ Horse snorts]

Each pet brings a different community together.

It's just about finding the pack that's right for you.

Scratch you later, sluts.

[ Cat meows]

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