I specialize in helping people navigate difficult decisions for and about their pets. As a professionally trained family mediator with a lifelong love of animals and a background in community mental health, I have the skills and experience to guide you through the process.

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I understand firsthand the important role that pets play in our lives. Not only are they our companions, but they are also members of our family with whom we have profound connections. I have had pets my entire life and have personally experienced the challenges of making joint decisions about their care amid shifting guardianship.

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My sweet and spunky cat, Soma, passed away in 2022 at the age of 18. Throughout her life, her guardianship shifted from someone on Kijiji to my roommate to me, and was later shared between me and my partner. This required a great deal of communication and joint decision making, right up until the end.

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My partner and I adopted our dog, Chico, while I was studying family mediation. It became clear to me that there was a need for resources and services to help families make decisions for and about their pets when their situations and relationships changed. 

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If you are facing a difficult decision about your pet’s future, I am here to help. I know this can be a stressful and emotional time, and I will work with you to co-create a solution that works for you both and for your beloved pet. Contact me to learn more and get started.

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We also have wonderful co-mediators and other specialists we can bring onto your mediation team as needed.