>>81684298 (OP)where do you live?
i've met people through a furry org, various alt events, and friends
people tend to be the most friendly at DIY functions, but they may also meet enough people that they usually won't prioritize you or initiate things
if you're not on social media, the bulletin boards at alt people spaces are a good place to start. The scene forces me to use instagram to see announcements and i hate it ;_;