"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!

BAZOOKA BUBBLEGUM

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Bazooka bubblegum! nice to meet you! I'm a young pug-2 years old approx. and small-10 lbs
little pug-big personality! I am very outgoing and playful and would do great in an active home. don't worry-i have an off switch. we can totally Netflix and chill! I am doing great with crate training and house breaking but I will definitely need reinforcement in a new home. wanna be best friends?

BONFIRE - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 60 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm bonfire but my friends call me bon! so nice to meet you! If you love dobie gals you will love me. I check all the Boxes! 2 years old. 60 lbs. great with dogs and cats. great with kids. crate trained. working on my leash skills-i get excited and no one ever taught me stuff so now I am finally learning. I am an absolute sweetheart. a lovely mix of athlete and couch potato. Check me out in this cute video - you wanna be best friends and we can do all sorts of fun stuff together?

BROCCOLINI

SPECIAL NEEDS

AGE: 5 months WEIGHT: 3 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Broccolini! I'm an itty bitty baby chi with some special needs. don't let my neuro stuff fool you-i am a feisty-happy-playful-and ADORABLE little chi baby! Food is life! I am approx 5 months old and I weigh 3 lbs. my neurologist and my internal medicine docs have ruled out a liver shunt and they believe it is likely something between cerebellar hypoplasia and hydrocephalus but I am not on any meds which is good for all of us! I just need a patient human who will help guide my cute little steps sometimes but I am so much stronger since I was rescued. Watch my video and see me march! My spirit is mighty and I want to do EVERYTHING so I will surely win you over in the personality department. Also, I am quite possibly the cutest chihuahua in the history of chihuahuas. Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to be best friends!

COLLYWOBBLES - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 38 lbs GENDER: Female

HI! I'm Collywobbles! Nice to meet you! I am the cutest little (literally smol 38 lbs) gummy bear floof of a dog you will ever meet! I'm around 3 years old, a bit shy but so so gentle and kind. I like other dogs-might get overwhelmed initially b/c i am a dainty little lady but definitely like them. I LOVE toys and walks and I am a super fun companion-ask my foster family! Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

DIPPING DOTS

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

hi! I'm dipping dots and I am perfect. truly perfect. nicest, nicest, NICEST lady you will meet. I am around 7 years old and was discarded at a high intake shelter after being used my entire life for breeding. we know this because of my body but also because of my number tattoo on my inner ear. lucky for me-i was rescued and life is now extraordinary! I lounge in the sun, hang with dog friends, take. naps on cozy beds, and get love from humans all day long I could live anywhere with anyone and just about anything breathing as long as you provide love and cozy stuff. My hips are worn so I take pain meds to help-they do! joint supplements also help I weigh around 40 lbs. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to be your best friend!

DOORDASH

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 11 lbs (*on a diet) GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm DoorDash! Nice to meet you! I'm a little tubby yorkie gentleman on a diet! 10 years young, and currently weigh around 11 lbs. (goal weight is more like 8 -9 lbs). I am a couch potato, like other dogs and cats, and I also like kids. definitely prefer humans over dogs. I don't love being crated but I am working on it with my foster family. he is mostly house broken but will need to watch him in new spaces. My foster family also says I am super easy and absolutely kind and adorable. can't wait to meet you!

DULCIBEAR

AGE: 4 years WEIGHT: 55 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Dulcibear So nice to meet you! Initially shy-but don't worry-I just need a minute. Also, dogs help my initial worry with humans so much so a home with a dog pal would be perfect for me. My shyness is part of my charm. I am around 4 years old and weigh 55-60 lbs. I am crate trained and house broken. I am playful if a dog friend wants to play and also happy to be a couch creature and binge shows with you. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS

AGE: 11-12 years WEIGHT: 16 lbs GENDER: Female

hi! I'm governor Ann Richards! A pleasure to meet you! I am wonderful-everyone says so! 11-12 years old, 16 lbs, and good with everyone! In a foster with young kids, cats and dogs. I am hard of hearing, LOVE everything cozy, am house broken and crate trained ( I LOVE MY CRATE it's my personal condo and all my cozy soft stuff is inside there). I am healthy, had a recent dental, and yes, my tongue flops off to the side and it's really cute. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

GRITS

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 6 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm grits. I'm an itty bitty lady-6 lbs. I am around 10 years old and I am an absolutely precious little terrier chi mix. great with dogs, crate trained, and super easy going. I am great with dogs and would be fine with cats too. I have been fully vetted, including a cardiology work up which showed mild heart disease-no meds needed-and no recheck needed for 1-2 years. I will be getting a dental soon too. I could exist in your lap or in a sling attached to you and be the happiest creature to ever exist. wanna be best friends?

IHOP

AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi there! I'm Ihop! so nice to meet you! wow am I a lucky guy! I was rescued from the lancaster shelter after my guardian died. I was in really bad shape-matted from head to toe and I looked like the swamp creature. I am feeling so much better now and I have a wonderful foster mom taking care of me. my body was shaved from head to toe but my hair is slowly growing back in. I am learning all sorts of stuff like house training and crate training and I am proving to be a very good student of all! I am around 8 years old and weigh 12 lbs and I am looking for a forever home who will love and cherish me. Check me out in this cute video - 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.

JOLLIBEE

AGE: 1-2 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi Hi Hi!! I'm Jollibee!! I have no idea what I am but everyone asks me. Boxer mix? I have legs for days! I'm around 2 years old and weigh 45 lbs. I LOVE other dogs but could fly solo (I am fostered solo). I walk nicely on leash, am crate trained, house broken, and an absolute joy to be around. I am darling! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

KOMBUCHA

AGE: 6 years WEIGHT: 16 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Kombucha! Nice to meet you! I'm a 6 year old, diabetic (take insulin like a champ and you wouldn't know I was diabetic if I didn't tell you!) 15 lb chiweenie! I am cute, nice, dog social, easy going, and loving! SO loving! I am great with dogs and kids and would probably be just fine with a cat just have not met one to know. crate trained, couch potato, loves walks...you convinced we are besties yet? Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

LINCOLN

AGE: 4 years WEIGHT: 60 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Lincoln! Nice to meet you! I am around 4 years old 60 lbs. REALLY Sweet boy!!! I like people, dogs, & cats. Kids make me nervous-sorry kids. I am super easy and chill in the house. 100% house trained and crate trained. Quiet. I would be a fine apartment dog and totally fine flying solo. Check me out in this cute video - I have low-medium energy and I am really handsome. wanna be besties?

LONG JOHN SILVER

AGE: 9 years WEIGHT: 25 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Long John Silver! Nice to meet you! I'm a 9 year old 25 lb snuggle toothed adorable pirate! just kidding I'm not a pirate. I look like a pug mix-maybe puggle? 27 lbs but need to lose a few lbs. workin on it! I am the nicest guy! great with dogs, house broken, crate trained, super on walks and I love car rides! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

MARCY

AGE: 13-14 years WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm marcy! I'm a 13-14 year old 40 lb basset/labrador mix. I am the best!! I had a home but the humans decided they did not want to take care of me anymore and said I peed in the house. well, I am an older lady and I need more potty breaks but I am house broken. I am also THE LOVELIEST!! I had a recent dental and I feel so much better. I have the cutest flerps for paws and when I get excited and play bow they seem to get even cuter!!!! I love other dogs-adore my foster sister- and a home with a dog pal would be great unless you are home a lot and want me to be your work from home bestie. I am also good with cats and kids. A home with yard access would also be amazing. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

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

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!

PARADE

AGE: 6 months WEIGHT: 4 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi I'm Parade! Nice to meet you! I'm a 6 month old 4 lb chihuahua! I am an absolute delight! rescued from a shelter after our previous guardian dropped me and my neuro spicy sister off. we are both safe in rescue and now looking for forever homes. wanna be best friends?

POTSTICKER

AGE: 2.5 years WEIGHT: 45-50 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Potsticker I am a DELIGHT and considering what I have been through that says a lot about me! Overbred, hit by car, and dropped off at a high intake shelter. Luckily, the shelter vet closed me up and they called the rescue who swooped in to repair my broken leg. healing beautifully and I am recovering in a foster home which is so nice! I have a few more weeks of limited activity so my leg heals up perfectly. By the way I LOVE my dog foster siblings and the humans so much. I am around 2-3 years old. 45 lbs. will be spayed in a couple weeks-just needed my abdominal incision to heal before doing another surgery. I am crate trained and house broken and I deserve everything good! wanna be besties?

PROVOLONE

AGE: 4-5 months WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! My name is Provolone! Nice to meet you. I'm a puppy so I will need all the leadership, structure, and routine that you can give! estimated age is around 4-5 months old. I LOOK like a puggle-your guess is as good as mine. I currently weigh 10 lbs. best guess at maturity will be around 20 lbs. I LOVE LOVE LOVE other dogs. I am doing great with my house training too! I was rescued from the shelter with a case of juvenile cellulitis aka puppy strangles but I am healing beautifully. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

SERAFINA - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 11 months WEIGHT: 60 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! i'm Serafina nice to meet you! I'm a really nice dog! I am around 11 months old and weigh 60 lbs
CRAZY story how i ended up in rescue, wanna hear? Ok good! Someone loved me because they got me surgery (fho) recently but i somehow ended up a shelter which is so weird because that was not a cheap surgery. my microchip was not registered but i waited at the shelter for a month and no one showed up...until the nice rescue folks did. Phew! I am adorable, great with dogs and love EVERYONE! no one is a stranger. I am crate trained-and need a crate-because i am prone to separation anxiety. crate is a safe space. it's great! i am technically still healing from that surgery and building up my muscles again... wanna help me continue? Check me out in this cute video - lets be best friends!

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!

SHOWBIZ JAZZHANDS “JAZZY”

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Showbiz Jazzhands but my friends call me Jazzy I'm the best! 2 years old approx. weigh 40 lbs (i am very petite) love dogs. love humans. I go to the office with my foster mom every day which is super fun. I have gorgeous leash manners. I guess you could say I'm perfect? Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

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. 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!

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 18 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Sticky Toffee Pudding nice to meet you! I'm around 10 years old and weigh 18 lbs. My past is unknown but from the state I was in my previous life was probably not the greatest. No worries-us dogs are very present creatures and don't dwell in the past. I am lucky to have been rescued, received great vet care (recent much needed dental and neuter) and a haircut. I had the thickest, most uncomfortable matted carpet coat that felt like a huge weight was lifted after being shaved. I am great with dogs. have some sight issues so a home without kids is ideal. Check me out in this cute video - I am love walks and I am also crate trained. wanna be besties? forever and ever?

SUEBELLE

AGE: 11-12 years WEIGHT: 20 lbs GENDER: Female

Hello! Nice to meet you! i'm SueBelle and I am very lovely. 11-12 years old and I weigh 20 lbs. I was rescued from the south la shelter recently and am currently healing my ear hematoma and skin. I likely lived outside most of my life considering the sores on my back end. I am very gentle, great with other dogs, house broken, and easy. I am also very quiet and would do well in a home with kids. I 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.

TINKERBELL

AGE: 12 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Tinkerbell! Nice to meet you! I'm an elder beauty around 12 years old but with plenty of life to live! my hearing and sight might not be as good as it used to be but that's ok! I love food, short walks, rides in the stroller, and cozy things to lay on. I had dental recently so my teeth and breath are so much shinier and smell so much better! yay for dental health. I am looking for a lovely, kind human(s) to spend my golden years with. if that's you, I can't wait to meet you!

THUMBTACK - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 8-9 weeks WEIGHT: 3 lbs GENDER: Male

3 lbs. 8-9 weeks old. had my first round of vaccines. will be neutered at 6 months (rescue handles). I am working on all things puppy-teething, house breaking, etc. I am outgoing, adorable (the ears!!) and love everyone and everything. currently in a foster home with a cat friend. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends and help raise me to be the best adult version of myself?

BANANARAMA - ADOPTED

AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi Hi Hi! I'm Bananarama-yes-like the 80's pop band! So nice to meet you! I'm a really darling tiny little poodle mix. 7 lbs. 8 years old. looking for a forever bestie to do all the stuff with! I am a really nice gal, great with dogs, crate trained, and ready to mingle! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

BONITA - ADOPTED

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

Hi! My name is Bonita and my friends tell me i am a saint-a prize-a treasure-a national treasure to be specific. I am around 11-12 years old. A total delight! great with all living beings and currently in a foster with one dog. i am house broken, crate trained, have great leash manners, and i am cuddly and quiet. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

CHAMOMILE - ADOPTED

AGE: 12 years WEIGHT: 6 lbs GENDER: Female

Well hello there! I'm Chamomile but my friends call me Cami! I'm around 12 years old and weigh 9 lbs. Do you like my adorable floofy ears? They are a crowd favorite! I am the NICEST little granny! love everyone-dogs too! Haven't met a cat but i bet i would like them too. don't count me out for an adventure! I love road trips! Check me out in this cute video - wanna be my best friend?

MISS MIMOSA -ADOPTED

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 25 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Mimosa! Nice to meet you. I am an adorable dog but I am also so incredibly nice. I am around 2 years old and weigh 25 lbs. Probably some sort of doodle? your guess is as good as mine! I love other dogs and kids and would love an active home or a home with a dog friend to play with. I am crate trained and house broken and an absolute delight! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

RAISIN - ADOPTED

AGE: 2.5-3 months WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Raisin. I am an approx 2.5-3 mo old 10 pound little lady looking for a forever home in LA. I ended up a shelter as a stray when the rescue folks found me and scooped me up. I am in a foster now with a bunch of dogs who I love and am learning a lot from. I am working hard on crate training and house breaking and will need a human to help me continue the process. I am a smart little lady and i hope you are looking for an adventure partner to be social with because I would love that. A home with a dog friend to play with and learn from would be ideal. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

TOBY FROM THE BLOCK - ADOPTED

AGE: 11 months WEIGHT: 48 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! i'm toby from the block! so nice to meet you! do you like shy dogs? You see, I am initially shy. i need dog friends to help (like my foster dog siblings do) me navigate the world and boost my confidence. I am a very soft tempered, sweet kid who needs humans who understand shy dogs and dogs who like to cuddle and play. I am crate trained ( i love my crate) and house broken and i have really nice leash manners. Check me out in this cute video - do you want to be best friends?

VERONICA VANCE - ADOPTED

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 28 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Victoria Vance but my friends call me ViVi!
Nice to meet you! I am around 2 years old and weigh 28 lbs. I love other dogs, am good with cats and with well behaved children-if they are wild they scare me.
I am a great leash walker, crate trained (will need leadership to reinforce some minor anxiety in a new space but nothing major) and house broken. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

YOGA - ADOPTED

AGE: 1.5 years WEIGHT: 40 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm yoga. nice to meet you! I'm a petite lady around 40 lbs. I am somewhere between 1-2 years old. recently rescued from the shelter after giving birth. not sure where my puppies ended up but that will definitely be my last litter! Check me out in this cute video - I am a lovely lady who gets along with other dogs and I am very smart and willing to learn and please. I can be initially shy and would thrive with a human who will provide me with the leadership and structure all dogs need to thrive. I am unsure how I feel about little kids, mostly because they are loud and that makes me a little unsure, but if you are going to advocate for me the way my current foster does with the kids in my foster home who are respectful and understanding of my needs we could be a great team.