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American Pet Association
 Pet Mediation Services

Why Use APA Pet Mediation?

Mediation facilitates communication among parties involved in a dispute to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement. In mediation, the participants, with the mediator's impartial assistance, resolve their own dispute with a goal of fairness for all parties. Pet disputes can be effectively mediated to a fair and constructive resolution with input from all concerned. This allows people to solve a situation quickly and saves the expense of litigation.

In mediation, participants accept responsibility for reaching a fair and constructive settlement agreement. Participants also maintain full decision-making power and are encouraged to exercise that power in an informed, fair and constructive way. Mediation is a means for people to maintain control over their lives and clarify issues and resolve conflicts. Mediation promotes future cooperation, not continued conflict.

"We owe it to our companion animals to always act in their best interest, and sometimes our emotions can be overwhelming.

The courts can be a cold place to try to solve a pet issue. Let us help you obtain the most positive possible outcome."

- Richard Werner
   Executive Director

Better understanding

APA Mediation focuses on facts and understanding. Participants are better able to understand the other side and come to a quicker and more fair resolution.