Sadly yes. They have to hold the dogs or puppies for 3 days then they are put up for adoption. Hopefully someone will come in and adopt, however if the shelter starts to get full they have no choice put to put them to sleep. There are still are few shelters that gas the dogs and cats. That is why I beg people who adopt an animal to spayed or neutered. Please go to the shelters and adopt an animal they know you have saved themand they give back so much love!!!