"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: 1.5 years WEIGHT: 39 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Abercrombie. nice to meet you. I'm a 1.5 year old 39 lb mixed breed. Provide me with structure and leadership and we will be the absolute dream team! I'm a young dog who very much looks to my human to guide me. Show me everything and I will do it! I'm very dog social and would prefer a home with a balanced dog friend. dogs help me a lot! I am crate trained and house broken. Check me out in my cute video! I’m up to date on vaccines, neutered, chipped-all the stuff. just need you!

ARROW

AGE: 8 months WEIGHT: 19 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Arrow! Nice to meet you! I'm an itty bitty 19 lb cattle dog/aussie shep mix! micro version! I am around 8 months old and will likely not get much bigger. I am an active little lady looking for continued structure and leadership-let's do fun stuff together! Agility? Training? Hiking! I am all for it! I can't wait to become your bestie!

CINDY CRAWFORD

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Cindy Crawford-duh I'm a supermodel! Nice to meet you! I am the best girl! 7 years old, 22 lbs and as nice as can be. I love other dogs and all humans-kids too. I am happy and easy and just a wonderful companion. Oh, house broken and crate trained too! I am having a mass removed soon-hopefully just a lipoma-but I will be ready to head home once it's removed. Can't wait to do life with 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?

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!

ESPI

AGE: 5 years WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Espi. I am a learning that the world can be find after being found severely starved on an abandoned property, left to fend for myself. I am ok now-that is in the past-but I am looking for someone patient to allow me the time like my foster mom does to feel safe with new people. I am around 5 years old. Shy at first and takes some time to trust. The best way to win me over is actually to give her space and let her come to you-also food helps. Fast movements toward my face can make her nervous and calm energy goes a long way with me. Once we are friends I will ask you for pets by giving you my paw. I am house trained, crate trained and I do well with other dogs. While I am not necessarily looking for a constant playmate, I enjoy hanging out and coexisting with other dogs. I am very food motivated-have not mastered taking treats gently from your hand yet, but I absolutely love playing catch with treats and will happily participate in a snack toss session. Because I am still learning to feel safe in the world, I would do best in a calm, adult only home in an environment where people understand that trust takes time and will allow me to thrive.

HULA HOOP

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Female

HI. I'm Hula Hoop. Nice to meet you. I'm an itty bitty shy dog-give me some time to warm up like my foster mama did and we will be the best of friends. I am around a year old and I weigh 7 lbs-VERY smol. I am great with dogs, am crate trained and house broken and I also walk nicely on leash. A home with young kids might be too much for me. wanna be best friends?

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.

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!

LOX

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

HI! I'm Lox. Nice to meet you! I'm an 11-12 year old 7 lb Yorkie looking for a forever home in LA. I am crate trained and house broken and I get along with other dogs. I will probably be fine with cats too-i am super gentle and calm. I have seen the rescues vet and am up to date on senior bloodwork and vaccines. I also had a dental. wanna be best friends?

LUCY LUCY APPLE JUICY - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 9 months WEIGHT: 22 lbs GENDER: Female

HI! I'm Lucy Lucy Apple Juicy nice to meet you! I'm a 9 month old beagle-spayed, 22 lbs looking for a forever home in LA! I am as cute as they come-everything you love about beagles is me!! Great with dogs, kids and cats. I was pee pad trained previously so my foster is working on potty training so that I don't have to go on pee pads. So far I am doing great. I am also crate trained. I would prefer a home with a dog pal-i love to play! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

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?

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!

PEAR BLOSSOM

AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 55 lbs GENDER: Female

hi! I'm Pear Blossom and I am an angel. I am around 3 years old and weigh 55 lbs. I am crate trained and house broken and I am also good with dogs. I am affectionate but not overly needy and I would love a home where we can go do fun stuff together. I have a medium energy level and am currently doing neighborhood walks with my foster family. I was rescued with a wound around my neck from a collar that became too tight. The rescue folks got me surgery and the nice doctors sutured me up and I will be like new again! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

PEZ - ADOPTION PENDING

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?

PINKY

AGE: 11-12 years WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Pinky! Nice to meet you. I am small but mighty! Full of personality and a lover of life! I'm around 11-12 years old and I weigh 5 lbs recent dental left me toothless but it's fine! I have a tongue! I am in a foster home with a gaggle of other dogs and we all get along. I love love, naps. snacks, and more naps. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

PRINCESS POLKADOT

AGE: 17 years WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Female

hi! I'm princess polkadot. my estimated age is around 17 years old but the shelter said I was 20-seemed like a stretch because I am really spry for what a 20 year old should act like ha! I am itty bitty-5lbs. I am looking for a gentle and cozy spot to spend my golden years. will you love and cherish me? Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you.

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 I'm a 2 year old 50 lb pitbull who has been professionally trained by @k9breakthru and looking for a leader to be my best friend. I would love another dog friend because dogs are my safe space!
I am initially shy/worried meeting new people so I desperately need a human to advocate for me. If you give me that I will shine like the little star I was born to be! I am e collar trained, treadmill trained, crate trained, and house broken. A home where you will give me a consistent outlet for my energy to burn is a must because if you provide that I will be a perfect little lady for you. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends and do all sorts of fun stuff together?

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. Check me out in this cute video - 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!

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!

WONTON

AGE: 8-9 months WEIGHT: 11 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Wonton. I'm a little 11 lb 8-9 month old Maltese/Yorkie (best guess) looking for a home in LA. I am darling! well adjusted, dog social, kid social (in foster with a dog and kids) and ready to be your wing girl for life. I am spayed, crate trained, and doing really well with my potty training. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

AL FREDO - ADOPTED

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.

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!

FETA - ADOPTED

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 - ADOPTED

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?

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?

MAUDETTE - ADOPTED

AGE: 7-8 months WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Maudette so nice to meet you! I'm a 7-8 month old cattle dog mix, 45 lbs. I'm smart but insecure so I need a human who will continue to help me build confidence like my foster family is currently doing. I am learning all sorts of good stuff at foster like leash walking and crate training as well as socializing with dogs. I was not social with them when I first arrived but now I love them. cats are a work in progress as I currently think they are to be chased. Also, no young kids for me unless you like your kids being herded. ha. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends for life? Dog are for life!

SUNSHINE - ADOPTED

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!