Original sentence: An alternative method is putting them down, a form of animal euthanasia.Dog adoption is a popular method of dealing with dogs that are abandoned by their owners, ending up in animal shelters or dog pounds or on the steet, and often succumbing to hunger, weather, traffic, or common and treatable health problems.The central issue facing dog adoption is whether a new owner can provide a safe, secure permanent home for dogs, with many shelters and pounds refusing to supply animals to people whom they presume cannot supply the animal with a suitable home
Edited sentence: An alternative method is euthanasia.By adopting a dog from a shelter, the lives of many of these dogs can be saved -- and as a bonus, you'll have a friend and companion for many years.Dog adoption is a popular method of dealing with dogs that are abandoned by their owners, ending up in animal shelters or on the steet, and often succumbing to hunger, weather, traffic, or common and treatable health problems.If you're tempted to take home a dog from a pet store, consider adopting from a shelter instead: the pet store dog has a better chance of making it to a loving home than a shelter dog, and you'll be giving a furry friend a new leash on life.Many shelter dogs were originally purchased at a pet store and abandoned when their owners are unable to keep or take proper care of them (or simply grow bored or lazy).Most adopted dogs have already been abandoned once, and you will do them a significant disservice if you are not ready or willing to make a long-term committment.Of course, there are potential pitfalls and difficulties, but many people have found that welcoming an abandoned dog into their lives is a rewarding and life-changing experience.There are many good books on the subject of dog adoption, and any reputable shelter employee can tell you the pros and cons of adoption.There is, however, one thing you must decide for yourself: can I provide a "forever home&quot