Kaitlyn Mer

Interested in animal science and on twitter to learn more and be a voice for animal related issues.

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@erinbartho Totally! I found so many cool and interesting accounts that helped me with my research.

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@k8zar8te I forgot about this! But yes I've never thought to use Chat GPT like we used it in this class.

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@Ambercat2024 I totally agree. The peer reviews were super helpful. Even when reviewing others work I got ideas on how to improve mine.

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@shawnllee It is true that most of the problems are facing are because of the actions of humans.

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@LawrenceZh98875 I agree that is was super cool to make our own websites!

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

I learned probably everything there is to know about dogs this quarter. When researching solutions for the advocacy project, I learned about what I can do to help stop puppy mills. I also learned about other problems that dogs as currently facing. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

I improved my time management skills because of the work in this class. It forced me to make a schedule so I didn't lose track of anything. This is the first time in my school career that I've done this but it has been very useful in my other classes too. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

I also was introduced to the scicomm writing style. I may not be researching scientific studies in the future but being able to explain a topic to someone who doesn't have any background knowledge on it is a good skill to have. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

Even though it was annoying to do so many assignments each week for this class, I have truly improved my writing skills. Before it would take me hours to finish something that I could now knock out really quick because we had so many writing assignments. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

When I first started building my website using WIX, it was really difficult. I had trouble making it look how I wanted but now I know how to use many of the features. I think knowing how to make a website will be a useful skill for the future. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@avascrows What would a crow conservation area look like?

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@Sofiawithaf2 I didn't know that purebred dogs have more genetic diseases. Super interesting.

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

@VinayRaja_UC This is an interesting idea. Who would pay for these?

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

Passing bills might not be the answer to ending puppy mills. Many laws against puppy mills have loopholes that breeders continue to get away with. The only solution may be to stop supporting them. #UCanimals
https://t.co/BtBnLXPkip

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

Dr. Candance Croney asserts that puppy mills are not as bad as we think they are. While visiting she noticed some things she didn't like but overall she said the dogs weren't in bad condition. #UCanimals
https://t.co/VbOnn9YlP3

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

The Puppy Project is a program that helps match people who want dogs to ethical breeders. They conclude that the only way to fix the system is start a new way to breed.
https://t.co/7YBxiHhYuM

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

One of the best ways you can help fight against puppy mills is to avoid them. There are plenty of dogs needing rescue in shelters but if you want a purebred dog you can get recommendations from veterinaries for breeders with ethical practices. #UCanimals
https://t.co/41S6kBIzgT

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

One possible solution to puppy mills is the introduction of puppy lemon laws which protect the rights of consumers. The bill would allow owners to be reimbursed for veterinarian bills of sick dogs purchased from pet stores. #UCanimals
https://t.co/QbvnWw7yhc

[Kaitlyn Mer @KaitlynMer04]

Created this infographic to show how puppies from puppy mills can end up as shelter dogs despite owners paying a lot for them. #UCanimals