The City of Lake Oswego provides free conflict resolution and mediation services to city residents. Mediation is a process in which two or more parties meet with a professional mediator to talk about solving a problem. It may be as simple as two neighbors who cannot agree on an issue. Mediation may be used for any type of disagreement. The mediator does not make decisions, but helps the parties arrive at a solution for themselves.
All meetings are confidential.
Dogs and Cats All dog owners who live within city limits are required to register their dogs. Lake Oswego Code also requires that all dogs be physically restrained at all times. The Code requires owners to pick up any dog excrement promptly in any area not designated to receive such wastes, including but not limited to public areas such as streets, sidewalks, public parks, parking areas, and any other place not owned by the dog's owner. The City of Lake Oswego does not have any existing ordinances or rules regarding cats within city limits. Therefore the Police Department does not assist with cat control issues, lost cats, cat excrement, or any issues related to cat ownership.