Pets and Divorce: What You Should Consider with Guest, Karis Nafte

This episode takes a thoughtful look at something a lot of people don’t think about right away when going through a divorce: what to do about the family pet. The conversation centers around Karis Nafte, a pet custody mediator, who brings both humor and compassion to a subject that can get surprisingly complicated and emotional. With years of experience in dog behavior and working with separating families, Karis has seen firsthand how pets can get caught in the middle, sometimes becoming part of the conflict instead of just innocent bystanders.The discussion highlights how easily pets can become a source of tension, whether on purpose or simply because everyone is hurting and unsure. Karis encourages people to get honest about what their pets really need rather than letting old arguments or guilt make the decisions. She explains why not every dog, or cat, horse, or even pig, will adjust the same way to living in two homes, and why it’s important to look at the animal’s breed, age, and personality before making big changes.There’s also a practical side to this episode, with plenty of advice about setting up healthy routines for pets during stressful times and thinking carefully before jumping into shared custody, especially if kids aren’t in the picture. Karis shares stories, tips, and a bit about her new book, all aimed at helping families figure out the best way forward for their furry family members and for themselves.Streamed on www.NEWStreamingNetwork.comConnect with Mardi:Email: [email protected]: divorcecoach4women.comAbout our GuestsKaris Nafte, is the founder and owner of Who Keeps the Dog, Pet Custody Mediation. A Certified Dog Behavior Consultant & Accredited Family Mediator, she brings 25 years professional experience as a dog behavior expert into the world of dogs and divorce. A global pioneer in her work, Karis has developed, and teaches, the first accredited pet care education course for divorce professionals to learn best practice for a dogs best interest. A passionate and engaging speaker with a unique background in the world of families divorcing with pets, Karis has presented on the subject pet custody for the American Bar Association, the Association of Professional Family Mediators, The South Africa Association of Mediators, the Kentucky Bar Association and International Mediation Week. Her work has been featured in the Associated Press, Scripps News, The New York Post, VICE News, ABC News and Australian Dog Lover Magazine.To connect with Karis:Website: https://www.whokeepsthedog.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karis-nafte-cdbc-b4b9b81a6/IG: @whokeepsthedog