Tanya, Lucky, Lucky you to get a new puppy!!!! Can't wait for pics.
Yes, many, many healthy pets are put to sleep everyday as many Humane Society's and kill shelters only hold a animal for a few days and if its not claimed or adopted they have no room for all the unwanted pets that people throw away and many end up being put down. Aly, and many others who are more informed can tell you lots on this sad subject.