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Pet Custody Mediation

Navigating pet custody during a divorce can be a complex and nuanced process. Just like our children, our pets have unique personalities and needs. During our mediation together we discuss:

Your individual situation and relationship with your pets.

Your pets breed, age, living conditions, and specific needs.

The pro’s and con’s of shared custody

How to best meet the needs of your pet’s for their long-term well being and happiness.

If you are considering a breakup, in the midst of one, or trying to settle your pet post divorce, set up an appointment with me today to discuss the best way forward.

Book a free 30 min call with Karis

Karis Nafte Article published in The Washington Post

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Karis Nafte Article in The Sunday Times newspaper

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Journey Beyond Divorce podcast featuring host Karen McMahon and guest Karis Nafte, with the title 'Should You Share Custody of Your Dog? Making the Right Choice for Your Pet.'

Karis Nafte with a dog on the streets of Cape Town

Meet Karis

I got my first job working with dogs at the age of 16, that was 27 years ago. Since then I have assisted thousands of four and two legged clients to better understand each other.

More about Karis

A few testimonials

"Karis is absolutely amazing! She is not only brilliant, but also compassionate and kind. Splitting up is terribly hard and knowing you have expert counsel on how to manage the dogs makes one burden much easier to bear. She talked me through options and explored the drawbacks and benefits of each option. I left the meeting feeling confident I could make a sound decision for all involved."

Paula Fendley, Texas, USA
"I am extremely grateful for Karis and all she does for pets. I contacted her while in the midst of a messy divorce, concerned about losing my dog. Thank you again for your help, your compassion, your sympathy, and your expertise. It means so much to me in this difficult time. I highly recommend anyone with concerns about pet custody contact Karis!”

Ali, New York
"My husband and I did a consultation with Karis to discuss a co-ownership situation that was heading towards mediation. Karis was caring, informative and supportive. She met us with empathy and talked us through our options. We were so pleased to have found a mediator that was very knowledgeable of dog behavior and kept the dogs needs at the forefront of the conversation. I would highly recommend Karis to anyone that needed pet mediation.”

Beth B, Dog Behavior Consultant, Florida