"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!

AL FREDO

AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 25 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Al Fredo. nice to meet you. I'm an adorable little guy-i look like a big dog but in a small package-funny huh? I weigh 25 lbs and I am full grown at 3 years old. I am a very lovely little cuddle man. working really hard on leash training because I had never seen one of those before! besides that I am basically perfect. I love dogs, am house broken and crate trained, and I am a delight to have around. I am in foster with a bunch of dog pals and I would really love a home with a dog friend. Check me out in this cute video - I am healthy and happy and I can't wait to start my life with you.

AMANDA BATULA

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Amanda Batula and I have short chonky legs and feet! now that we got that out of the way-HI! HA! but really, my legs and feet are really cute. show stopping! I'm around a year old and I weigh 15 lbs. I was rescued from the palmdale shelter and now I am in a foster home wearing pajamas and eating delicious delicacies. I am crate trained and house broken and I love dogs. A home with a dog friend is preferable because I can be shy initially and a dog pal who is outgoing and confident will continue to help me build my confidence. I am playful but not annoying. super kind and charming and very loving. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you.

BUNNY MELON - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 2-3 years WEIGHT: 55 lbs GENDER: Female

HI! I'm Bunny Mellon! nice to meet you! I'm a charming, dainty lady looking for a home in LA! I am around 2-3 years old and I weigh 55 lbs. I am good with dogs but I could easily fly solo-i love my humans. I would be a velcro dog but my fosters are teaching me independence so that I gain confidence. I am crate trained and house broken and I walk nicely on leash. wanna be best friends?

CREATURE - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 7-8 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Creature! Nice to meet you! I am a wonderful little guy! Young-around a year old and I weigh 7 lbs. Long body, short legs and an EPIC overbite! My fosters think I am part possum part dog. I am really good with other dogs, working very hard on potty training so I will need you to be patient with me on that one. I love my crate, have a good appetite and really bond with my people even though I can be initially shy. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

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?

DOLORES

AGE: 12 years WEIGHT: 6 lbs GENDER: Female

FOSTERED IN LAS VEGAS

Why hello there, my name is Dolores Landingham and I am the sweetest little granny around (and by little I mean only 6 lbs)! I ended up in the shelter because my family that had me almost my entire life was evicted from their home and could no longer care for me. When the nice team at the shelter met me and immediately noticed my sparkling personality, they knew the shelter was not the place for me. Luckily, APR knew I was Magical Unicorn material and got me right out.

Things to know about me: I LOVE people, I am excellent with my foster dog siblings (but I might try to steal their snacks), I have been great at the vet and with my groomer. I also enjoy snuggling on the couch and cruising the neighborhood in my foster family's stroller. I am getting a much-needed dental and some general medical care for a mature gal like myself. My ongoing needs will include annual cardiology check-ups/heart meds and senior dog care. I have some arthritis is my back which causes my cute little bunny hop walk but this does sometimes impact the urgency for me to go potty. My foster family easily manages around this with potty pads and frequent breaks.

Check me out in this cute video - I am a very special golden girl just looking for her special retirement home - are you it? Please submit an adoption application learn more about how awesome I am!

D’LILA

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm D'lila! nice to meet you! I'm a 1 year old 45 lb cattle dog mix looking for a forever bestie! I am house broken and crate trained-no separation anxiety. I am fostered solo in an apartment currently. I like dogs and I have proven that I can also thrive being the only dog. I love adventure and playing with my ball. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to do life with you!

FETA

AGE: 6 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Feta so nice to meet you! I'm a 6 year old 12 lb Maltese mix! I have chronic dry eye and will needs eye lubrication meds forever because I had old eye ulcers that were never treated. One eye I cannot see well out of but as you can see I get around just fine-I am a speed racer! HA! I love other dogs, am great with kids, and I would probably be just fine with cats. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

GARY GOLDBLUM - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 2-3 years WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Gary Goldblum-distant distant cousin of Jeff's :) i am the CUTEST little terrier. I look like a norwich! 2-3 years old 22lbs and ready for a life partner! I am great with dogs and could easily live with or without a dog pal. I have not met a kid but i will probably like them too as long as they are nice-we like nice children. I am working hard on potty training in my my foster home and i love walks! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

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.

KANGAROO

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 55 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Kangaroo! My friends call me Roo! So nice to meet you! OMG are we going to be best friends??? I'm around a year old and I weigh 55 lbs. I am made of sugar. no joke-all sugar! I am outgoing but not in an annoying way. I love everyone I meet and I love dogs too! I am in a foster home with another dog who is a bit smaller than me and we love to wrestle-he likes to chew on me and I think it's funny. Check me out in this cute video and this cute video - I am crate trained and house broken, happy and healthy and ready to spend my life being your best friend!

KOOP

AGE: 5-7 years WEIGHT: 61 lbs GENDER: Male

HI! I'm Koop I am INCREDIBLY Special! Ask my foster! I'm anywhere from 5-7 years old-don't let the white face fool ya it's just my coloring! I am great with everyone and fantastic with dog-currently in a foster with a gaggle of dogs of all sizes and ages. I have long legs like a supermodel, love car rides and walks, and cannot wait to be your best friend! Check me out in this cute video - P.S. I am soul dog material!

MAGWITCH

AGE: 8-9 months WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Magwitch! Nice to meet you! I'm an 8-9 month old Labrador mix puppy 45 lbs. looking for a home in LA! I am recovering from demodex mange (non contagious ) that's why my hair looks kinda funny. trust me I look a thousand times better now than I did last month! I am a really soulful, loyal, snuggly pup looking for a home to continue the work my foster mom has done. crate training-potty training-all done but I will need reinforcement in a new home with new routines. I am great with dogs but could easily fly solo. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

MARTY SUPREME

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Marty Supreme. Nice to meet you! I'm a 2 year old 15 lb Chihuahua mix looking for a home in LA! I am initially shy but I am very kind. Just worried which will ease with time and stability-the shelter was a lot and I am a sensitive dog so I am now finally relaxing in a foster home and I am feeling like a brand new person! I am crate trained and house broken and good with dogs. A quiet home would definitely be ideal. Wanna be best friends?

MELROSE

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 38 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi!vI'm Melrose. Nice to meet you. I am WONDERFUL! Truly the perfect little lady who deserves everything good. I'm around a year old and I weigh just under 40 lbs. great with dogs-cats-kids! I am petite and gentle and I love everything and everyone! I was rescued from the palmdale shelter-had wounds on my back that no one knows what from-all healed up now. Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

MICK SHRIMPTON

AGE: 11-12 years WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Male

HI! I'm Mick Shrimpton! Nice to meet you! I'm a little 7 lb terrier mix-11-12 years old. nice as can be! I am in a foster home with kids and another dog pal and we all get along beautifully. I'm really easy going. I am scheduled to have a dental soon so my breath will be nice and fresh for you to kiss. I am crate trained and house broken and I like to wear outfits so if you like those things too maybe we can be best friends?

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!

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?

PINEAPPLE

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Pineapple and I am a tiny but mighty gladiator! I weigh 5 lbs but I just handled a bi lateral knee surgery like a boss! I had really bad knees-grade 5 mpl's-that required surgery so I could walk normally! I am healing like a champ! I am a happy and funny little lady looking for a home who will love and cherish me forever. wanna be besties?

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 :)

ROOMBA

AGE: 5 months WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Roomba! Nice to meet you! I was rescued from the palmdale animal shelter with a broken elbow. All fixed up now thanks to the nice rescue humans. I am one week post op and I have no idea I had surgery so let's party! Just kidding-we can party in a few weeks. I weigh 22 lbs and I am around 5-6 months old. I am friendly and funny and everything you love about bulldogs. wanna be besties for life?

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!

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). 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.

TIFF

AGE: 22 months WEIGHT: 65 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Tiff Nice to meet you! I'm adorable! Also-the nicest!! I'm just under 2 years old and I weigh 65 lbs. Mastiff-Boxer mix is everyone's best guess. Luckily, I was rescued because I needed a very big ear surgery (both ears had ear ablation meaning my ear infections were so bad that my inner ear canals had to be removed) which I am recovering from and doing great! I cannot hear but it honestly does not phase me and you would not know I could not hear if I didn't just tell you. I LOVE dogs! I am fostered with two dogs. I am crate trained, house broken, and just an over all GEM of a dog! I love to run and play and I walk really nicely on leash. I cannot wait to meet you! Check me out in this cute video - Let's be best friends for life!

TRACKSUIT

AGE: 10-11 months WEIGHT: 16 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! Hi! HI! I'm Tracksuit so nice to meet you! OMG life is so much fun!!! wanna be besties? we can do all sorts of fun stuff! by the way, I am around 10-11 months old and weigh 16 lbs. French bulldog mix-best bet! I love dogs and I am great with kids. A home with a dog pal would be super fun because I love to play with my foster dog sister, honey! I am crate trained and almost house broken so I will need reinforcement in a new home. Check me out in this cute video -can't wait to meet you!

BIG BIRD - ADOPTED

AGE: 10 months WEIGHT: 36 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Big Bird! Nice to meet you! I'm a sheepdog/maybe doodle? Around 10 months old-neutered. 36 lbs (legs for days). I love love love dogs. I am really sweet and would be fine with kids. Crate training and potty training are going great! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties for life? dogs are forever!

CAN-CAN - ADOPTED

AGE: 8-9 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Can-Can! So nice to meet you! I'm a little Yorkie poo (best guess whatcha think?) looking for a forever home in LA! I am around 8-9 years old and I weigh 12 lbs. My hair and skin was in really yucky shape when I first got to rescue but after some good grooming and proper nutrition I am starting to feel so much better! Amazing what a bath and haircut can do for a girl! I am in a foster home with a dog pal and young kids and I love them so much! I am also house broken and crate trained!

ENCHILADA - ADOPTED

AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs (*on a diet) GENDER: Female

hi! I'm enchilada. yes, my head is quite small and my body is not so small-so lets just get that out of the way shall we? I am comedy in a chihuahua beagle package. see my neck rolls? aren't they glorious? I am around 4-5 years old and I am on a diet. I am in a foster home with dogs and cats and kids-we all get along but I could just as easily fly solo. I am a people person for sure. want to get to know each other? call me!

FOCACCIA - ADOPTED

AGE: 10-11 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Focaccia. Nice to meet you! I'm a 10-11 year old lab mix- best guess. I look like a small Labrador retriever and I weigh just under 50 lbs. Cute, eh? I am very sweet and love hanging with humans. I am also good with dogs. I am currently in a foster home with a gaggle of dog friends and it's really fun! If you are looking for an easy going companion to spend your days with-maybe take some nice strolls together-I am your girl!

GLUESTICK - ADOPTED

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 11 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Gluestick! Nice to meet you! I'm 2 years old and weigh 11 lbs. I am some sort of poodle mix. Did you see my funny ears? I am in a foster home with dogs and kids and I like everyone! I would also do just fine flying solo. I am crate trained and doing great with potty training but please know I will likely need reinforcement in a new environment. I like to chase balls and go for walks and I am good in the car! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

PERFIDIA BEVERLY HILLS - ADOPTED

AGE: 9-10 months WEIGHT: 35 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Perfidia Beverly Hills! So nice to meet you! OMG thanks for stopping by my dating listing! I'm a darling little lady-35 lbs! so smol! I am around 9-10 months old and I am an absolute doll! I am in a foster home with dogs and cats and we all get along great! I am crate trained and house broken (will likely need reinforcement in a new environment) and I am also treadmill trained! I am playful and funny and I thrive with routine and structure (all dogs do). Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

SOUP DRAGON - ADOPTED

AGE: 5-7 years WEIGHT: 80 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Soup Dragon! nice to meet you. I'm an approx 5-7 year old Mastiff and I weigh 80 lbs. 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 lots of dog friends and I love running around with the dogs!
I am crate trained and house broken and I am also treadmill trained how cool is that? wanna be best friends? Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

WABI SABI - ADOPTED

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm wabi sabi! so nice to meet you! i'm ITTY bitty! so smol! 22lbs! I could almost fit in your pocket hee heee. I'm around 2 years old and i love life and everyone in it! I was rescued a couple weeks ago with a vaginal prolapse and the rescue whisked me off for surgery and now i am all fixed up-just like new! i am great with dogs, cats and kids. Crate trained and house broken-will probably need reinforcement in a new environment and routine. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?