Katie Forbis

I'm clumsy & I take pictures.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

I really wish I was better at freelancing, or more comfortable with an unsteady income. Because I love this work more than anything in the world and I like to think I’m pretty good at it, too.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@abbycbyers LITERALLY SAME

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i love it when my pets sigh like what ails you my little unemployed freeloader

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@SeanD524 Stop I don’t like hearing this

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@NBC10_RJ @NBC10 Hi R.J.! Im a nashville native and work with wolves and wolfdogs professionally (albeit I travel out of state to do it) Please let me know if you’d like to write a follow up or similar article on these misunderstood animals :)

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@kateraxo @g0GabbaGabby @eggshellfriend What experience do you have with the rescue industry? What do you know of its high rates of compassion fatigue, burnout, churn rates, and lack of funding? It’s not slanderous to say theyre lacking resources: most literally dont have the money to do everything they wish they could

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@COFFINFlT @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend Did you know that people who breed service dogs breed mostly for private homes? That’s because a majority of potential service animals don’t qualify. And did you know it can take several generations of selective breeding to get ONE qualified service dog? Obviously not.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@COFFINFlT @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend Ah yes, the good ole attempt to discredit someone for using an emoji on the internet from the 18 year old with no professional experience in the field who got called out for not considering the disabled bc they are uneducated, inexperienced, unqualified. An internet classic.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@COFFINFlT @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend There are actually a lot of people who need dogs, like the disabled, and they rely on ethically bred, consistent, healthy dogs. So not only are you advocating for the extinction of dogs & mismatched ownership (more euthanasia & abandonment) you’re ignoring the disabled. Yikes 😬

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@lotus_3030 @RayDayPlays @simulmori @eggshellfriend Truly. The “Adopt Don’t Shop” mentality is so intrinsically harmful to dog. Without breeders there wouldn’t be any dogs 🥴 Anyone who thinks most shelters can provide in-depth, personalized recommendations obv has no understanding of the overworked & under funded state of rescues

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@COFFINFlT @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend Actually, well bred dogs from ethical breeders are consistent in health and temperament with little variance, making it quite simple to get that “perfect pet.”

“Needing” something means nothing in your argument. You didn’t “need” to bring an uneducated opinion, but here we are.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@JoshuaNealYAF @eggshellfriend Hahaha pretty close! I work specifically with wolves, wolfdogs, and northern breeds so my orbit has pointy ears and a little less drool 😂😂

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@RayDayPlays @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend Again I’ll point out, these type of responses make it abundantly clear that you don’t actually know anything about dogs other than “I like dogs,” which is okay, but perhaps consider being less judgmental to people who make choices differently than you, when you aren’t informed.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@RayDayPlays @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend Also, wanting a specific breed is fine! That’s quite literally what dogs are for. We have dogs because we purposefully and selectively bred them for specific jobs- meaning random mutts have innate behaviors and tendencies you can’t determine without also doing genetic testing

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@RayDayPlays @mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend Again, read the tweets before spewing your opinion. Rescue can give you a dog that costs over $30k in medical expenses and requires you to change your job so you can stay home to take care of them all bc of bad breeding. Literally happened to me and not everyone can provide that.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@RayDayPlays @simulmori @eggshellfriend Read the tweets, don’t just respond without considering the information. You just described a backyard breeder, which I obviously am not advocating for. BYB aren’t the only types of breeders. Ethical breeders work to IMPROVE dogs temperament, health, etc.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@mudkipmonip @JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend As a vet tech, surely you must be aware that a majority of the dogs you see are the result of backyard breeders, not ethical ones. Im clearly not advocating for byb doodles, nor am I saying that most breeders are good. They’re very much in the minority, but are there.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@JadeJaysie @eggshellfriend There’s a difference between sharing an opinion and resorting to insults.

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@simulmori @eggshellfriend My last major point is the least compelling, but still important. So many people enjoy high-energy activities like dog sports with their animals! For them, getting a dog that wants and enjoys that type of fun, and is okay with being around other animals, is the most important!

[Katie Forbis @MelissaKate8]

@simulmori @eggshellfriend Ethical breeders have co-ownership and/or take-back policies in place with their (extensive) contracts. This is to ensure their dogs do not end up in shelters and to be a resource for the owner if/when they experience challenges with the animal. 9/-