Magnolia, The 'Abandoned' Framingham Piglet, Moves To Dedham Shelter

DEDHAM, MA — A young piglet who was picked up by a good samaritan in Framingham captured the hearts of the MetroWest, now it has a new — temporary — home.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston announced that the two-week-old piglet, who they've named Magnolia, is now in the shelter's care in Dedham.

Framingham doesn't have the capacity for livestock care, prompting the transfer.

Magnolia's age is an estimate, but the piglet weighs just six pounds, is in overall good health, is friendly, and "has settled in quickly to her new environment at ARL," officials said.

Given her age, Magnolia will need neonatal care, meaning she won't be made available for adoption for at least a month. ARL is accepting donations for her care now.

Framingham police shared last week that a piglet was "abandoned by its owner" in Framingham.

It was picked up by animal control after a "good samaritan" called for assistance, but Framingham doesn't have the proper facilities for longterm livestock care, police said.