"WHAT IS A MAGICAL UNICORN?" you may ask. WELL, MAGICAL UNICORNS ARE AMAZING DOGS WHO, FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER, HAVE SIMPLY BEEN OVERLOOKED AT CROWDED SHELTERS.
They are dogs who may not run to the front of their kennel to greet visitors, so they're less frequently seen. Perhaps they're shy, or maybe they just don't do well in the stressful shelter environment. Maybe they have a treatable medical condition and just need someone to give them a little extra care. Whatever the reason, these dogs find themselves running out of time at the shelter. Previously overlooked, once you get these Magical Unicorns out of the shelter and into a loving foster or forever home, they reach their full potential as happy, loving companions!
BIDDY
AGE: 7-8 years WEIGHT: 48 lbs GENDER: Female
HI! I'm Biddy! Nice to meet you! I'm an absolutely lovely 7-8 year old cattle dog. I weigh just under 50 lbs. If you know cattle dogs you probably know that 7-8 year old is when we finally start to relax! I'm a dream to have around and I am in a foster home with teenagers, a dog, and cats. I am crate trained and house broken and I enjoy walks. I am also really good in the car. I am an easy going gal looking for an easy going home to love and cherish me. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!
BROOM
AGE: 3-4 years WEIGHT: 36 lbs GENDER: Female
NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Hi! I'm Broom! Nice to meet you! I'm a 3-4 year old poodle terrier retriever maybe? Your guess is definitely as good as mine! I weigh 36 lbs and I love dogs! I do chase cats so I would probably do better in a home sans kitties. I am crate trained and house broken and my skin is healing from a bad flea dermatitis that I had since being rescued from the shelter. Check me out in this cute video - I am the nicest lady and I cannot wait to spend my life with you!
CHARLIE BUCKET
AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Charlie Bucket! I'm a teen Mom! I'm around a year old and I weigh 40 lbs. Almost done raising my babies (they will be 8 weeks old on November 18th). I have been an incredible Mama but I am ready for bigger and better things! I am so excited for the future! I would love a home with someone who wants to do all sorts of fun stuff with me. I am really smart and I really want to please and work so if you like that kinda of stuff I am your girl! I am great with dogs, cats and kids! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!
CHERRY GARCIA
AGE: 6-7 years WEIGHT: 27 lbs GENDER: Female
HI! I'm Cherry Garcia! Nice to meet you! I'm a wonderful little lady! 27 lbs and around 6-7 years old. I'm really fun! Quiet, sweet, crate trained, and great with kids and dogs. I am in a foster home with both. I would love to go on walks and other fun adventures with you. Wanna be besties?
CRICKET
AGE: 1-2 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Cricket. I'm a shy girl who needs dog friends for confidence. I have already made so much progress in such a short time in my foster home. I'm around 1-2 (feel closer to 1) and weigh 45 lbs. I am quite petite. I am crate trained and house broken (will likely need reinforcement in a new home but I catch on fast) I am very charming and desperately want to love you but like my foster Mom will tell you-i just need some patience and time and then we will be great friends! Dogs help and I really need at least one dog friend at home please :) I am also fostered with cats and kids and I do well with both. Check me out in this cute video - wanna meet?
GOBLIN PANCAKE - ADOPTION PENDING
AGE: 8-9 months WEIGHT: 30 lbs GENDER: Male
Hi! I'm Goblin Pancake! So nice to meet you! I am comedy in a little bulldog body! 8-9 months old, 30 lbs and ridiculously adorable! I am really silly and I might not be the sharpest crayon in the box but I make up for it in spirit and kindness ha! I don't fully understand how my body works and I find things like robot vacuumes exciting and confusing. Oh, stairs were a challenge but I have finally mastered those! phew! I love dogs and was non reactive with the cats I met. I am also great with kids! I had my cherry eye fixed recently and I was also neutered. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?
IRELAND
AGE: 1-2 years WEIGHT: 50 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Ireland and i am perfect. But really, I am. Soft tempered, easy going and so kind. I am around 1-2 years old and weigh 50 lbs I am good with dogs, cats and kids I am a TREASURE! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you
JAKE FROM STATE FARM
AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 19 lbs GENDER: Male
FOSTERED IN LAS VEGAS
Like a good neighbor Jake (from State Farm) is there! This lovely gentleman found himself in the shelter and the staff immediately knew he was a Magical Unicorn. He will make an excellent addition to any family as he is sweet, loving, and very gentle. He is approximately 10 years old and currently about 19 lbs. He is great with other dogs and enjoys snuggling up to them. He is currently working on his fitness to lose a few pounds so leisurely walks are more his speed than hiking or running. If you're looking to hang out with a chill guy, Jake is your man.
LIL MAMA
AGE: 13 years WEIGHT: 14 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Lil Mama! 13 years young! My previous owners dropped me off at a high intake shelter because they were moving and I was really heartbroken. Luckily, the nice rescue people saw me and boy do they love shih Tzu's so I got very lucky when they scooped me up! I have some sight impairments-nothing painful just age related- but I navigate around like a boss! Nothing stops me! I am super sweet, I get along with everyone and everything (kids, dogs cats) and I am looking for a forever home where I will be cherished during my precious golden years. I am house broken and crate trained, good in the car, and I like short walks. I am a princess and I deserve the moon and the stars. Check me out in this cute video - let's be best friends!
LOAFERS
AGE: 6 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Male
Hi! I'm Loafers! Nice to meet you! I'm a 6 year old 15 lb Shih Tzu! My past life was not super bueno from the looks of how I was found at the shelter. I was super matted from head to toe and needed to be shaved down. I also had a big ugly "ornament" hanging off my forehead. The rescue scooped me up and got all my medical handled! The "ornament" turned out to be an infected hair follicle. super wild! the good news is I am feeling like a new man! I am great with other dogs but would probably prefer an adult only home b/c I can be sensitive with new people moving fast at my face (remember I could only really see out of one eye before). I can't wait to meet you!
LOOMPA
AGE: 8 weeks WEIGHT: 6 lbs-estimate 40-50 pounds at maturity GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Loompa. When the rescue heard about my Mom and me (and my 2 siblings) being born at the shelter they rushed over to get us out because the shelter is no place for a. mama and babies. we were born on September 24th and we are the Wonka Family! I will be 8 weeks old on November 18th and that is when I will be ready to go to my forever home. I am a delightful little shepherd mix-truly the nicest family. Mama has been so good and she's a baby herself! She's a petite shepherd/australian cattle dog mix who weighs around 40 lbs so we probably won't be huge at maturity but we really don't know. We will receive our first vaccines before going home and when we are mature the rescue will handle the spay and neuter. if you are ready to raise me up right-potty training, crate training, relationship building with lots of leadership and structure-lets meet!
MISTLETOE
SPECIAL NEEDS
AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Female
Hey there, I'm Mistletoe! I'm a silly, sweet, special gal with a bit of a medical backstory. Basically, I'm a neurological superstar, and I need a human who's ready to be my healthcare hero. I need daily meds, supplements, and a delicious diet – think of it as my VIP treatment to staying healthy! My ideal home is with someone who's cool with occasional vet visits (internal medicine and neurology), and who's financially prepped for that. I'm potty-trained-ish and a yard is my happy place, as I'm more of a meanderer than marathon walker. Although, if I am being honest, I do love a good stroller ride and I’m always down to be carried. I adore people, especially if you have snacks! And I'm good with dog (or likely cat) pals. Check me out in this cute video! If you're looking for a loving, funny companion and you're ready to embrace my quirky medical needs, let's meet!
MOLASSES
AGE: 1.5 years WEIGHT: 48 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Molasses but my friends call me Molly for short! I am the NICEST dog! 1.5 years old 48 lbs and just a treasure! I do the submissive smile that melts everyone who meets me. great with dogs cats and kids! House broken, crate trained, polite. I had lacerations on my legs that needed to be repaired so the rescue folks found me at the shelter and got me all the medical care so I am very lucky. I am also spayed now. I am an absolute treasure! A soul dog. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?
NOSH
AGE: 9 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Male
Hi! I'm Nosh - really nice to meet you thanks for stopping by. I am the sweetest, squishiest boy who loves cuddling up next to my dog friends or a human.
9 years old 15 lbs. Can't see or hear much but that's ok b/c I am a marshmallow. Do you like marshmallows? What about weighted blankets? I am kinda the best of both of them ha! Just give me a couch and a warm body and I am all yours. I absolutely need a home with at least one dog pal who can be my emotional support friend to cuddle with. I really need and love that so I hope you have a friend that loves it as much as I do. I had a much needed dental recently and wow was that life changing! I feel so good! wanna be besties?
OLANDRIA
AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 11 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Olandria! Nice to meet you! I am an 8 year old 11 lb little floofy mix. best guess-Pek/Tib spaniel? Your guess is as good as mine! I am good with other dogs and I am house broken-I know how to use the doggie door. I take gabapentin for some back pain and it helps so much! I also had a cherry eye removed ( Cherry eye in dogs, also known as prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, occurs when the gland within the third eyelid pops out of its normal position. This gland, which contributes to tear production, becomes visible as a reddish, swollen mass in the corner of the eye). Now you can see my beautiful eyes! A home with no young kids would be preferable. Wanna be besties?
OLIVE GARDEN
AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 120 lbs (*on a diet) GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Olive Garden! so nice to meet you! I have enjoyed the breadsticks a bit too much and I am currently trying to trim my 120 lb frame down to like 100-105. I am estimated around 7 years old and I am a very nice and gentle giant mastiff. I am a fabulous walker, beautifully crate trained and house broken and I am also great with dogs. I am I a foster home with a tiny grampa dog named wally. I am pretty low maintenance and super easy-great at home alone if you go to work but also would be a super great work from home buddy. Check me out in this cute video - I'm a prize and I cannot wait to meet you!
OOMPA
AGE: 8 weeks WEIGHT: 6 lbs-estimate 40-50 pounds at maturity GENDER: Male
Hi! I'm Oompa. When the rescue heard about my Mom and me (and my 2 siblings) being born at the shelter they rushed over to get us out because the shelter is no place for a. mama and babies. we were born on September 24th and we are the Wonka Family! I will be 8 weeks old on November 18th and that is when I will be ready to go to my forever home. I am a delightful little shepherd mix-truly the nicest family. Mama has been so good and she's a baby herself! She's a petite shepherd/australian cattle dog mix who weighs around 40 lbs so we probably won't be huge at maturity but we really don't know. We will receive our first vaccines before going home and when we are mature the rescue will handle the spay and neuter. if you are ready to raise me up right-potty training, crate training, relationship building with lots of leadership and structure-lets meet!
PEZ
AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female
hi! My name is Pez. nice to meet you. I'm around 3 years old. 12 lbs. very shy and worried meeting new people so please understand that I need someone patient like my foster family to give me some time and space to settle in. I get it-shy dogs are not for everyone-but once we bond with you and settle into a routine we will be besties. Also, a dog friend at home for me is a necessity. I very much need a companion dog pal. Check me out in this cute video - I am crate trained, working on my leash skills-a work in progress but I am definitely progressing. wanna be best friends?
POTATO BALL
AGE: 11 years WEIGHT: 7-8 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Potato ball! So nice to meet you! I am a tiny chihuahua with a big, hilarious personality! Approx 11 years old and 7-8 lbs. fostered with a gaggle of dogs, cats and kids and I love it! keeps me young! I am looking for a family to love and cherish me like the comedy queen I was born to be! I am quite independent and am happy retreating to my condo aka crate for a snooze or just napping on a floofy dog bed. Check me out in this cute video - I'm an absolute delight and I cannot wait to meet you.
RAFFLE
AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Male
Hi! I'm Raffle! Nice to meet you! I'm a 3 year old terrier mix and I weigh 12 lbs. I am the nicest gentleman! I get along with everyone and I am great with dogs and will probably be fine with cats too I just have not met one yet. I am crate trained and house broken and I love car rides! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be my ride or die forever????
RHODA
AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Rhoda. I'm a shy dog. I need someone who will advocate for me and be patient with me. If you provide this-i will become the best version of myself in time. A little about me. I'm around a year old and I weigh 40 lbs. I was rescued from the shelter which was an absolutely terrifying place for me-it paralyzed me. the shelter euthanasia listed me but the rescue folks felt like they could help me so they scooped me off and took me to a foster home (well, a vet first). Everything is new to me and it feels to my foster that I likely spent the first part of my life living very sheltered without any human or outside socialization. I am great with dogs and I actually really like people-especially my foster mom-but she goes super slow with me and doesn't ask a lot of me. I appreciate that. I follow her around the back yard and give her legs secret kisses which she finds endearing. An ideal home for me is with an adult-kids are a lot of noise and energy which won't help me build my confidence. sorry kids! not personal. I would be fine with a cat friend but a dog pal who is balanced will really help me grow. I LOVE walks and actually walk nicely-with a dog pal :)
ROLLER DERBY
AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 50 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Roller Derby! so nice to meet you! I'm an actual little angel dog! 2 years old 50 lbs (very petite) and ready to be your best friend! dog friends are the best-fostered with dogs and would love a home with a dog pal but I would likely be just fine solo as long as I was kept social because dog friends are life! :) I am house broken and crate trained and cannot wait to meet you! Check me out in this cute video - let's be besties for life!
SCALLOP
AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Scallop. I'm a gorgeous 3 year old 45 lb husky pit mix! I had a home but when my parents separated they decided they no longer had the ability to take care of me. that was a disappointment but hey, their loss is your gain! I am smart, dog social, and thrive with structure! get me a human who is a leader and put me in a routine and I will do back flips for ya! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!
SHAKE SHACK
AGE: 12 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Granny Shake Shack! Nice to meet you! I can't see with my eyes but I can see with my heart (and I can certainly still smell everything with my cute little booper). I'm a 12 year old schnoodle (best guess) 15 lbs who can navigate around like a champ! I am great with other animals (dogs and cats) and would probably be fine with kids who are gentle. I love my neighborhood walks! wanna be besties? Check me out in this cute video - lets spend my golden years together doing all the fun stuff!
SNICKERDOODLE
AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 35 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Snickerdoodle! So nice to meet you! I'm a 4-5 year old 35 lb love bug! my breed make up is all a guess but whatever I am should be cloned because I am the sweetest and kindest creature you will meet.
I am in a foster home with dogs and kids-great with everyone! You might notice my back stumpy leg-no idea what happened but I do use it and it does not cause me issues. sometimes it gets scraped so my foster family puts a sock on it-cute huh? I can't wait to meet you! Check me out in this cute video - Let's be best friends!
SOUP DRAGON
AGE: 6-7 years WEIGHT: 75 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Soup Dragon! nice to meet you. I'm an approx 6-7 year old Cane Corso. I was rescued from the Downey shelter and from the looks of me, my rescue pals think I was probably not treated like I truly deserve. I am a princess! I was likely bred a lot and used for profit-I mean look at me-I am stunning so of course they would want to profit off me. Oh well-all in the past now! P.S. I was in such yucky shape that they initially thought I was older-nope! Just rough living! I am slowly but surely putting weight back on and my coat is shining up! I am great with dogs and cats and THRIVE with routine and structure. I am in a foster home with an incredible dog trainer and I am learning so much! I am crate trained and house broken and I am also treadmill trained how cool is that? Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?
STORK
AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Stork so nice to meet you! Do you want to be best friends? Well I SURE Do! I'm an 8 year old 15 lb terrier poodle ish mix-best guess especially since all my fur is starting to grow back in. My past is unknown but my present if amazing! I am fostered in a home with dogs and kids and it's SO MUCH FUN! I am crate trained and house broken and ready to be your bestie so let's chat!
SUNSHINE
AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 52 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Sunshine! Nice to meet you! I'm a 1 year old doberman! I am on the small side-around 52 lbs.
Great with dogs and kids! I thrive when a human provides leadership and structure! What does that look like? Crate training, routine, exercise, and love! give me that I will give you the moon! I am a wonderful dog! A total dog's dog but I could absolutely fly solo if you were able to provide me ample time to hang out with my friends! My foster sister (a Labrador mix named Harper thinks I am the best thing ever btw). Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!
SWEETIE
AGE: 6-7 years WEIGHT: 54 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Sweetie. Nice to meet you i am wonderful. 6-7 years old, 55 lbs and i love everyone. I am house broken, crate trained, and good with dogs and kids. Currently in a foster with other dogs. i was rescued from the south la shelter where i was a staff and volunteer favorite-duh! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you.
WONKA
AGE: 8 weeks WEIGHT: 8 lbs-estimate 40-50 pounds at maturity GENDER: Male
Hi! I'm Wonka. When the rescue heard about my Mom and me (and my 2 siblings) being born at the shelter they rushed over to get us out because the shelter is no place for a. mama and babies. we were born on September 24th and we are the Wonka Family! I will be 8 weeks old on November 18th and that is when I will be ready to go to my forever home. I am a delightful little shepherd mix-truly the nicest family. Mama has been so good and she's a baby herself! She's a petite shepherd/australian cattle dog mix who weighs around 40 lbs so we probably won't be huge at maturity but we really don't know. We will receive our first vaccines before going home and when we are mature the rescue will handle the spay and neuter. if you are ready to raise me up right-potty training, crate training, relationship building with lots of leadership and structure-lets meet!
unicorns ON DECK
RECENTLY ADOPTED
BEETLEJUICE - ADOPTED
AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi I'm Beetlejuice! Nice to meet you! I'm a 10 year old 15 lb pug/beagle/dachshund type-best guess! single in LA and ready to be your best friend! I am great with dogs and cats and I am house broken and crate trained. I love food-food is life! I am a very nice, easy going lady who just wants to hang out, take some strolls, and just do best friend stuff! I am also really good in the car! I recently had a dental so my grill is fresh and clean for kissing. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties? say yes!
CALAMARI - ADOPTED
AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Male
HI! I'm Calamari but my friends call me Mari! Nice to meet you! I'm a 1 year old 12 lb darling little creature-pomeranian/papillon/spaniel? Best guesses! I am in a wonderful foster home with another dog and young kids and I do well with everyone. I am crate trained and working hard on potty training so I will likely need reinforcement in a new home. I'm outgoing, sweet, and love playing with toys and going for walks. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?
COUSIN - ADOPTED
AGE: 10 months WEIGHT: 9 lbs GENDER: Male
HI! I'm Cousin! So nice to meet you! I'm the nicest little dude! 10 months old (best guess) and I weigh 9 lbs. I was rescued from the South LA Shelter with a fractured femur which I had fixed a couple weeks ago. healing like a champ. I am on limited mobility for another couple of weeks. I LOVE everyone-dogs, cats, kids-literally all living beings are all my friends! I am a delight! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?
DIVINE MISS M - ADOPTED
AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 9 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Divine Miss M and I am a delight! An angel. 10 years old 9 lbs. easy going, sweet, and good with everyone and everything. I had a big surgery recently to remove some mammary tumors and I am recovering like an absolute champ! I am in a foster home with multiple dogs and we get along swimmingly. I could also very easily fly solo and live with a cat friend. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?
ONION - ADOPTED
AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Onion. Nice to meet you! I'm a petite kid-around 45 lbs and I am estimated to be around 2 years old. i am lucky enough to be fostered with the incredible folks at Pasadena paws (trainers) so they are setting me up for success. I definitely need a more confident owner who will provide routine and structure because that is when i thrive! I walk beautifully on leash-unless there is a squirrel-but my fosters are working on this with me. I like to play with dogs( I can be a little pushy but mostly relaxed and playful so matching me with the right dog is key for our long time success). Kids might be a bit too much for me-sorry! Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!
TRISHELLE - ADOPTED
AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 9 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Trishelle! So nice to meet you! I'm a 10 year old 9 lb maltlipoo looking for a home with someone who will love and cherish me. I am sight impaired-cataracts-and I navigate around just fine! I am fostered with dogs and we all get along great! I could easily live solo or with a dog pal or cat. I am healthy and happy and can't wait to meet you!
YAHTZEE - ADOPTED
AGE: 7-8 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female
Hi! I'm Yahtzee! Nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by! I'm really cute! I look like a shih tzu mix! 7-8 years old and around 12 lbs. great with dogs and i have been exposed to chickens too! I am in a foster home with another dog and we are good buds. I could also easily fly solo and I bet if i met a cat we would get along as well. I can't wait to meet you!