Turf wars, policy disagreements and other kinds of conflict are common in our movement. In some communities, the situation escalates into open hostility. In others, groups find ways to overcome their differences (or at least put them aside) for the sake of the animals. In Gainsville, Florida, a coalition of animal welfare organizations turned to mediation to ease the tensions. The successful outcome is described in their
Mediation Summary Report. Our deepest thanks to the coalition for allowing us to eavesdrop.
