Zack Casey

Zack Casey, often referred to as Z or Ze, is Tony Bark's first character and fursona.

Background

Developed in 2005 when Bark was still a teenager, Zack has appeared in numerous of his subsequent works. Initially created for comics and animation, he eventually evolved into an avatar and outlet for Bark due to his lack of storytelling prowess at the time. The two roles were later combined once the Caseyverse established a strong foundation for narrative development.

Zack's character, however, remains largely unchanged as a result of copyright restrictions. This is because his history was shaped by Bark's real-life friends he met on DeviantART and their characters interacting through art or comics for amusement. Since then, all these friends have moved on, leaving Zack's personality as a rough reflection of Bark's younger self. Only his origins, such as living in a cul-de-sac, have been adapted for the Caseyverse; however, the history and interactions with the characters from DeviantART cannot be legally considered canon.

Eventually, Zack was replaced by his spiritual successor, Max a blue fennec. While sharing similar traits to Zack, including interests and even blue fur, JD does not suffer from the unintentional issues that plague Bark's first character.