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Story summary
- On April 10, Mission Viejo Animal Services Center released footage showing a man abandoning a puppy at an Orange County shelter, tossing it through a fence at 3:25 a.m.
- The incident has sparked backlash on social media.
- The area is known for coyotes, raising concerns for the puppy's safety.
- The puppy reached a nearby veterinary clinic and is in good care.
- Officials say abandoning animals is illegal in California.
