Karis Nafte - Pet Custody Specialist - Why Do Pets Matter During A Divorce? on "Why Do Pets Matter?" hosted by Debra Hamilton #181

My good friend and colleague, Karis Nafte, returns to "Why Do Pets Matter?" this week. She is a certified dog behavior consultant and a mediator. Karis is the BEST pet custody specialist you could ever hope to work with if you have pets and are getting divorced.

We work very closely together because we both understand that divorcing with pets is an emotional experience that often needs assistance to navigate through. 

Today, we are taking a look at three common speed bumps couples often hit when divorcing with animals:

1. Humanizing the animal

2. Weaponizing the animal

3. Bargaining with the animal

Animals are not possessions, nor are they children. They fall into their own unique category that requires a delicate and considered approach when it comes to the issue of custody. For couples who are divorcing and have pets, Karis provides a specialized service offering expert guidance about custody decisions for their dogs, cats, and other companion animals.

Karis brings twenty-five years of experience as a professional animal behaviorist; she provides a neutral, supportive position between the separating couple while keeping the animal's perspective in the forefront. Even for couples working amicably through their divorce, the emotional component surrounding beloved pets can complicate matters.

To learn more about Karis and the work she does, please visit 

https://whokeepsthedog.com/, and listen to her first interview on "Why Do Pets Matter?" 

You can also find her on: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karisnafte/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Karis-Nafte-The-Pet-Custody-Consultant-101736361429277/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karis-nafte-b4b9b81a6/