Family dog might have to be put down

Thanks for your message. You indicate that your dog you had rescued is now being considered to be put down by the local town after chasing and catching some of the local cats. Your message suggests that you have grown quite fond of your dog and I can imagine that this situation can be quite upsetting. From your question it wasn't too clear if you wanted support emotionally or practically. Nonetheless I have tried to provide some guidance below that may help you in this situation:

• It is first important to consider how you feel, assess your options, and think about what you would like to happen in this situation. It can help to consider the short term and long term advantages and disadvantages of each scenario (for example keeping the dog or giving it to someone else).
• After that you can try to clearly express how you are feeling to others and confidently and specifically communicate your request. Be assertive; assertiveness is a way of communicating whereby you take into account your own interests, but also the interests of the other. It means that you express your thoughts and feelings in a direct and respectful way. It can be helpful to consider what you are willing to compromise in this situation so that you can come to a solution that works for both you, and the town.

Maybe this article can help you: https://niceday.app/en/being-assertive-how-do-you-do-that/ 

Kind regards,

Martijn