Magnolia

Magnolia is a sweet 2-year-old, 20 lb Spaniel mix rescued from Taft, CA.<br/><br/>She has endured a difficult journey. After her owner moved away, Magnolia was left behind at an apartment complex, where she survived for nearly a year thanks to kind neighbors who fed her. Every morning at 5:00 a.m., she would make her way to a nearby gas station, Fastlane, where she knew she could count on a meal. Despite being overlooked for so long, she remained gentle and hopeful.<br/>A Good Samaritan heard her story and stepped in, bringing her to safety and connecting with a local rescuer we work with. <br/><br/>When Magnolia was found, she was extremely filthy, her coat completely black, and she was pregnant. She was cleaned up and brought to Shelter Hope, where we placed her into foster care. In a safe and loving environment, Magnolia gave birth to five puppies and proved to be a devoted and nurturing mama.<br/><br/>Now that her puppies are old enough to be on their own, Magnolia is finally ready for a forever home of her own.<br/><br/>She is shy at first and may take a little time to feel comfortable, but once she warms up, she is incredibly affectionate and loving. She gets along well with other dogs and has a gentle, sweet nature. She loves treats too! As she continues adjusting to a new environment without her babies and learns to trust our staff, we are still getting to know her personality—but she has already shown how resilient and kind-hearted she is.<br/><br/>Magnolia has been through so much and deserves a home where she will never be left behind again. If you are looking for a loyal, loving companion and are willing to give her the patience she needs to blossom, Magnolia is your gal!<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Looking to Adopt? <br/><br/>Step 1) Apply Online <br/>Submit a rescue questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers.<br/><br/>Step 2) Phone Interview<br/>If selected, our rescue counselor will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Please monitor your email and spam folder for our message. <br/><br/>Step 3) Meet &amp; Greet Appointment<br/>Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only. We are located at the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, CA.<br/><br/>Please keep in mind:<br/>- Adoptions can move quickly, so be ready for our call.<br/>- Only apply for dogs everyone in your home wants.<br/>- Wait to apply until after your vacation.<br/>- Due to high demand, not all applicants will be contacted.<br/><br/>The review process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!

Magnolia is a sweet 2-year-old, 20 lb Spaniel mix rescued from Taft, CA.

She has endured a difficult journey. After her owner moved away, Magnolia was left behind at an apartment complex, where she survived for nearly a year thanks to kind neighbors who fed her. Every morning at 5:00 a.m., she would make her way to a nearby gas station, Fastlane, where she knew she could count on a meal. Despite being overlooked for so long, she remained gentle and hopeful.
A Good Samaritan heard her story and stepped in, bringing her to safety and connecting with a local rescuer we work with.

When Magnolia was found, she was extremely filthy, her coat completely black, and she was pregnant. She was cleaned up and brought to Shelter Hope, where we placed her into foster care. In a safe and loving environment, Magnolia gave birth to five puppies and proved to be a devoted and nurturing mama.

Now that her puppies are old enough to be on their own, Magnolia is finally ready for a forever home of her own.

Magnolia is a sweet 2-year-old, 20 lb Spaniel mix rescued from Taft, CA.

She has endured a difficult journey. After her owner moved away, Magnolia was left behind at an apartment complex, where she survived for nearly a year thanks to kind neighbors who fed her. Every morning at 5:00 a.m., she would make her way to a nearby gas station, Fastlane, where she knew she could count on a meal. Despite being overlooked for so long, she remained gentle and hopeful.
A Good Samaritan heard her story and stepped in, bringing her to safety and connecting with a local rescuer we work with.

When Magnolia was found, she was extremely filthy, her coat completely black, and she was pregnant. She was cleaned up and brought to Shelter Hope, where we placed her into foster care. In a safe and loving environment, Magnolia gave birth to five puppies and proved to be a devoted and nurturing mama.

Now that her puppies are old enough to be on their own, Magnolia is finally ready for a forever home of her own.

She is shy at first and may take a little time to feel comfortable, but once she warms up, she is incredibly affectionate and loving. She gets along well with other dogs and has a gentle, sweet nature. She loves treats too! As she continues adjusting to a new environment without her babies and learns to trust our staff, we are still getting to know her personality—but she has already shown how re