Abandoned Puppy 'Magnolia' Soon To Be Up For Adoption In Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, CA — A puppy that gained internet interest after it was seen being dumped outside a South Orange County animal shelter will soon be available to be adopted.

"Although we do not know the exact date the puppy, Magnolia, will be available to go home," Mission Viejo Animal Services Director Brynn Lavison said. "We are now opening the adoption application process."

The puppy was first seen on surveillance video footage that showed a man driving up to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

According to the footage, the man dropped the puppy through the shelter's gate before speeding off.

About an hour later, staff at a nearby animal urgent care facility discovered the puppy at their front entrance and brought it inside for evaluation, officials said. The Animal Services Center was notified and an officer responded.

Investigators believe the frightened puppy made its way from the shelter area to the veterinary facility on its own.

To learn more about adopting Magnolia, visit the City of Mission Viejo's website.