"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!

ABERCROMBIE

AGE: 10 months WEIGHT: 30 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Abercrombie! Nice to meet ya! I'm a 10 month old 30 lb kiddo who is learning all the stuff in foster home! ie crate training, leash walking and I am thriving! I am very playful-love dogs-but can be a little mouthy puppy so kids over the age of 8 is probably ideal unless you are capable of setting really good boundaries for puppies. I am the nicest guy-in foster with dogs and kids currently. I can't wait to meet you!

APRICOT

AGE: 7-8 months WEIGHT: 60 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Apricot! Nice to meet you! I am ADORABLE! Petite for a Saint-currently around 60 lbs and I am estimated to be 7-8 months old. I am in a foster home with a small dog and kids and I LOVE them! I am house broken and crate trained and an absolute angel dog! I can't wait to meet you!

BONFIRE

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 57 lbs GENDER: Female

HI! I'm Bonfire but my friends call me Bon. I'm 2 years old and weigh 57 lbs. I thrive with leadership and boundaries and if you give that to me I am perfection. If you don't provide me leadership and boundaries my cute little brain gets a little anxious so please, lead me and tell me what you want because if you do I will jump through hoops for you! I am a pleaser. a good girl. A joy. a comedy show all day long. I am great with dogs of all sizes, house broken, crate trained, and dog door trained. I also love kids. If you are looking for a dog that wants to work and please, I am your girl! Certified best friend material right here. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

CHAD

AGE: 1-2 years WEIGHT: 25 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Chad! Nice to meet you! I'm 1-2 years old and weigh 25 lbs. I look like a pocket sized Labrador! I am a nice little dog who loves dogs-would benefit from a dog pal at home but could likely be fine flying solo if you are dedicated and provide leadership and structure because I am initially super shy with humans. Check me out in this cute video - I am crate trained and housebroken.

CORDELIA CUPP

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 76 lbs (underweight) GENDER: Female

Hi!I'm Cordelia Cupp! Pleasure to meet you! yes, I am gorgeous, but trust me there's more to me than my good looks! I am kind, sweet, playful, and FUN! I LOVE dogs! I am in a foster home with two other big dogs - one is even bigger than me! I am around a year old and currently under weight at 76 lbs. I am thin coming out of the shelter. I am crate trained and house broken and walk great on leash. Check me out in this cute video - I am a doll and I can't wait to be your best friend

CRACKLE - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 7 weeks WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Male

hi I'm Crackle of the snap, crackle, pop trio! nice to meet you. born around May 8th making us approx 7 weeks old, me, my two siblings and mom ended up at a very high intake shelter. luckily, rescued and in foster with a wonderful family-one who happens to be a speciality vet surgeon! cool huh? Mom is an Aussie/BC mix 40 lbs. we will probably be 40-50 lbs at maturity. I am a male and foster mom says I am outgoing, friendly and playful! I am a wonderful little guy looking for a home where you will raise me up right! Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

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?

ELMA - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Elma! nice to meet you. I am a 7 year old 10 lb little terrier mix looking for someone who loves a dog that will cuddle up and be your lap dog. I was rescued from the shelter with really bad skin and I was so so scared. Now that I am in foster things are so much better and SO MUCH cozier. gosh I love a good cuddle! I am good with dogs and cats but could easily fly solo My skin is healing and I will be spayed before going to my forever home. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you

EUGENIE LEVY

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 30 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Eugenie Levy nice to meet you! I'm approx 6-7 years old and I weigh 30 lbs. I am a long, short legged muppet! Cute as they come! I enjoy all things leisure so if you are looking for an athletic dog to go on adventures with I am probably not that dog. BUT...netflix and chill...I am your girl! I was picked up by rescue from the south la shelter still lactating-no babies-and with really crappy skin that has been healing beautifully thanks to good care! I am a little insecure around bigger dogs but small dogs I am more comfortable with. With a good leader and routine/structure I am sure I would be just fine with a dog my size or bigger-might just take some reassurance and time. I'm a sensitive little muppet. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

FOOTSTOOL

AGE: 9 years WEIGHT: 9 lbs (on a diet) GENDER: Female

HI! I'm Footstool nice to meet you! I'm a darling little toothless chihuahua! 10 years old and a weeee bit overweight (working on it) at 9 lbs. Goal weight is 7-8 lbs. I confuse everyone because they think I act and look like a puppy-funny huh? I am a wonderful, happy, social Chihuahua looking to be your cherished family. member. can't wait to meet you!

GAZPACHO

AGE: 5 years WEIGHT: 11 lbs GENDER: Female

I'm Gazpacho! So nice to meet you! I'm a 5 year old 11 lb Shih Tzu something something! Cute as can be! I am great with other dogs! I love everyone! I'm a real life muppet! I am crate trained and house broken and my foster says I am the sweetest and easiest ever! I am an absolute delight and I cannot 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.

JELLYFISH

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 50 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Jellyfish! nice to meet you! I'm a really nice dog! Approx 2 years old, 50 lbs and good with everyone! I am currently in a foster home with a gaggle of dogs and cats and I am very easy going and happy to just be loved. I am crate trained, house broken, and walk nicely on leash. I am a loyalist for sure-best friend material. Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

LADY EGGROLL

AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 63 lbs (*on a diet) GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Lady Egg Roll. Pleasure to meet you. I'm a delight! 8 years old and currently overweight at 63lbs (50 is my goal weight). I will do it! I am a really kind easy going lady who loves to lounge by the pool and take short walks-working to build up my strength as I lose weight :) I take anti inflammatory meds for my wonky pain (likely due to being so overweight) and it's helping so much. I am great with other dogs and kids and I am house broken and crate trained. Check me out in my cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

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!

MAMA KELLOGG - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Mama Kellogg! Me and my 3 babies were rescued from the high intake Palmdale shelter just in the nick of time! I'm a lovely and very gentle soul around 2 years old-underweight at 32 lbs. 40 lbs would look a lot better on my bones :) I am great with all the dogs and cats at my foster home. I am shy, and the world is a lot to take in so I am slowly building confidence. If you can help me with that I think we could be a great match! A dog friend would be nice to help me along the way as well. Can't wait to meet you.

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!  

MS. MULBERRY

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 60 lbs GENDER: Female

hello! I'm ms mulberry so nice to meet you! I am around 10 years old and I am a lovely granny retriever mix. rescue got me out of the scary shelter where I was really sick and depressed but after a month of care I am finally feeling like a brand new woman! I am great with other dogs and love all people. I absolutely love my neighborhood strolls and I am also good in the car. I am crate trained and house broken-yard access is ideal for me. I am in a foster home with other dogs and we all get along beautifully I show early signs of laryngeal paralysis which is common in older labs but it does not deter me at all and it is very very early. I have been fully vetted. Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you

MYSTIC

AGE: 3 months WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Mystic. Nice to meet you! I'm a 3 month old doberman puppy currently weighing around 12 lbs I am a lovely puppy with a beautiful disposition. I love everyone and everything. I am von wilebrand positive-if you know dobermans you know about the common blood clotting disorder. I am working super hard on getting house broken and crate trained. I love dogs and kids and would be totally fine growing up with a cat. I'm looking for a home who will love and cherish me and also do right by me mentally and physically as I mature into an adult. Check me on in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

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 and some sight impairments-does not deter me I navigate just fine. 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?

ONION

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 -c an't 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. I am crate trained, working on my leash skills-a work in progress but I am definitely progressing. wanna be best friends?

SCHLEPPY

AGE: 10years WEIGHT: 16 lbs (*on a diet) GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Schleppy! Nice to meet you! I am the BEST!! 10 years old and yeah yeah yeah on a diet I know I know! working on it! Goal weight is 16lbs. I am great with dogs, a little hard of seeing but I navigate around great! I love nothing more than a belly rub and a lap nap...wanna binge watch shows and chill together? 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!

SNAP

AGE: 7 weeks WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm snap of the snap, crackle, pop trio! nice to meet you. born around May 8th making us approx 7 weeks old, me, my two brothers and mom ended up at a very high intake shelter. luckily, rescued and in foster with a wonderful family-one who happens to be a speciality vet surgeon! cool huh? Mom is an Aussie/BC mix 40 lbs. we will probably be 40-50 lbs at maturity. I am a female and foster mom says I am quiet, gentle, and so sweet. I am a wonderful little lady looking for a home where you will raise me up right! Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

SPA DAY SANDY

AGE: 9-10 years WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi - I'm spa day sandy but you can call me sandy if you want! I am around 9-10 years old and weigh 10 lbs. I can see a little bit but I can't hear much. I love walks, other dogs, human cuddles, and snacks. Check me out in my cute video - I am a beautiful lady worthy of all that is good so if you need some floofy lady love in your life we should meet!

STROOPWAFEL

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Stroopwafel. nice to meet you. I am around 7 years old and weigh 22lbs. up until recently life was rough. luckily, the nice rescue people saw me at the shelter and decided to change all that. I was very sick and turned out I needed a very big surgery-a splenectomy! I am now feeling like a brand new person! p.s. the biopsy came back benign yay! I am in a foster home and I really enjoy everything soft and cozy. I also enjoy other dog friends. I can be sensitive with handling sometimes so a home without kiddos would be ideal. I love walks and I am good in the car. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

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.

DAN TANA - ADOPTED

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 80 lbs GENDER: Male

HI! I'm Dan Tana! So nice to meet you! I might be the nicest dog ever! Truly- a PRIZE! A gentle 80 lb giant. I love kids. I love dogs and I am great with cats. Crate trained. house broken. need I say more? I AM PERFECT

FRANGIPANE (“FRAN”) - ADOPTED

AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 50 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Frangipane! My friends call me Fran! Nice to meet you! I am the NICEST dog! 4-5 years old and around 50 lbs I am a delight! Funny, soft tempered, easy going. Happy to go on an adventure but just as happy to sloth around at home with you. great with dogs. crate trained. house broken. could live with another dog(s) *currently fostered with a dog but could easily fly solo. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

FUNYONS - ADOPTED

AGE: 5 months WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi!I'm Funyons! So nice to meet you! I'm a 5 month old 22 lb Retriever/Shar-pei puppy! so cute, eh? I am in a foster home with a gaggle of dogs and I love them! Playing with dogs is so much fun! I am great in the crate and doing really really well with house training. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

HARIBO - ADOPTED

AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 16 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Haribo! Nice to meet you! I'm the nicest little lady! Estimated age: 4-5 years old. I weigh 16 lbs. I am crate trained, house broken and I get along with other dogs but I could easily fly solo. I will require regular grooming (I love a spa day!) - I look like a stuffed animal and I can't wait to meet you!

LAFFY TAFFY - ADOPTED

AGE: 2-3 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Laffy taffy. You can call me Laffy or Taffy for short-my friends do. I am around 2 years old and weigh 12 lbs I am very shy as I was likely not socialized or exposed to much prior to my new life in rescue but I am slowly but surely coming out of my shell thanks to my wonderful foster family. My friend Twinky (she's a dog) helps a lot. we cuddle. I am crate trained and house broken but will definitely need to re learn the routine at a new space. I also need a patient and kind human to give me the same time and space my foster family has given me. An emotional support dog pal will help immensely and I will that friendship in a new home. Young kids will probably prove to be too much for me so a calmer and quieter environment is ideal I can't wait to meet you Yay for shy dogs!

ORBIT - ADOPTED

AGE: 9 years WEIGHT: 6 lbs GENDER: Male

HI! I'm Orbit! what a pleasure to meet you! I'm a 9 year old derpy little gramps! I weigh around 6 lbs I love nothing more in the world than to burrow inside cozy blankets. it's my favorite activity I am also good with dogs and kids and my foster mom says I am so easy and cuddly. do you like toothless Chihuahuas? if so lets be besties.

STITCH - ADOPTED

AGE: 2-3 years WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Stitch nice to meet you I'm a 2-3 year old 7 lb little terrier mix. I get along with everyone and everything-dogs, cats kids-love everyone! I am currently in a foster with dogs and cats. I am the perfect mix of adventure seeker/couch potato. house broken, crate trained, and can't wait to meet you!

TAPIOCA - ADOPTED

AGE: 2-3 years WEIGHT: 35 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Tapioca Nice to meet you. I am around 2-3 years old-an old soul for sure. I am gentle and kind and love everyone-although I might be initially shy-it just speaks to my sweet little nature. I was a Mama dog-bred for sure-and was still lactating when the nice rescue people found me at the south la shelter. I am in a foster home with dogs, cats and two teenagers and we all do great together. I am not really playful (could change in time) but more of a hang out type of gal. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?