"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!

CAVIAR

AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Caviar. so nice to meet you and i sure hope we can meet in real life soon! I am around 4-5 years old. 12 lbs and I am a quiet, lovely, kind chihuaha. i am good with dogs and cats. enjoy cozy stuff and laps. i am a great work from home friend! i am house broken and crate trained and ready to be your best friend for life! I can't wait!

DENTURES

AGE: 12 years WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm dentures. nice to meet you. I'm a 5 lb 12 year old chihuahua looking for a safe, cozy spot to spend my golden years. I was part of a hoarding case so my previous life was pretty crappy. I like cozy stuff and I really like feeling safe. I have a bad knee-typical chihuahua stuff but the rest of my senior panels look a ok! I played with a toy for the first time at my foster house and it was really cute according to the humans. Check me out in this cute video - wanna make me a permanent bestie?

DINGO

AGE: 2-3 years WEIGHT: 42 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I am Dingo! Nice to meet you! I am a real nice guy-at least that is what everyone says. I just want to be everyone's friend. I get along with other dogs beautifully and i could learn to co exist with a cat if you are patient-i don't mean harm but cats could excite me. kids-i love them too. I am around 2-3 years old and weigh 42 lbs (a little thin since i just recently left the shelter). I have long legs and i prance like a dressage horse. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends? I am crate trained, house broken, and i know some basic obedience.

EL POLLO LOCO

AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 9 lbs GENDER: Male

HELLLOOOOOOO!! el pollo loco is my name and fun is my game!!! 4-5 years old. 9 lbs. super fun and loving. good with dogs and kids. crate trained, house broken (will need reinforcement in new place) and ready to be your ride or die! Check me out in this cute video - lets go have some fun!

FABLE

AGE: 5 years WEIGHT: 8 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Fable, an itty bitty maltese mix. i am around 5 years old and weigh 8 lbs. i am very much a lap dog. i get along with other dogs and would probably be just fine with cats too. I was rescued from the south la shelter so my past might be unknown but my future is bright. Check me out in this cute video....lets be besties!

HUMMINGBIRD - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 50 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Humminbird and I am a dream. a soul dog. a treasure! 1 years old 50 lbs. i am the perfect combo of adventure and couch potato. i love dogs-have beautiful balanced playful energy. have not met kids or cats yet. i am crate trained. truly, a dream dog just looking for a dream family to spend my life with. Can't wait!

GILDA

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 65 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Gilda! How are you???? do you like funny dogs? Like, really funny dogs? because I am REALLY funny! I'm pure comedy! all day long I will keep you laughing. I have an incredible personality to match my stunning good looks! I am great with dogs, house broken, and just happy to be hanging around on plush pillows and taking casual strolls around town. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

JAY AND BOBBI

AGE: 10 and 11 years WEIGHT: 5 and 8 lbs GENDER: Male and Female

BONDED PAIR

Hi! We are jay (male tan 8 lbs 10 years old) and Bobbi (female grey 5 lbs 11 years old). we are best friends. we love cuddles, everything cozy, rides in the stroller, more cozy, and snacks. (Jay is being treated for a heart condition and is on medication for it). we are the NICEST dogs.(jay is the more outgoing of the two. Bobbi is definitely more reserved). Check out out in this cute video - we can't wait to meet you!

JEGGINGS

AGE: 4-5 years WEIGHT: 8 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Jeggings! so nice to meet you! I'm an itty bitty lady-8 lbs. I am approx 4-5 years old. sweet as can be. great with people an dogs. house broken and crate trained. A fashionista and a puppachino queen. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

JENELOPE

AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

Hello! I'm Jenelope! what a pleasure to meet you! I am the nicest lady! gentle, kind, and everyone's friend! I am around 8 years old and weigh 45 lbs. I love all dogs, am crate trained and house broken, enjoy short strolls and I am really enjoying watching Gilmore girls with my foster family! I am happy and healthy and looking for a best friend to spend my days with. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

JETTA

AGE: 5 years WEIGHT: 8 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Jetta! Nice to meet you. I'm around 5 years old and weigh 8 lbs. CUTE would be a very good way to describe my appearance-at least that is what everyone screams when they see me. I am playful with dogs, good with kids and looking for a forever home to love and cherish me forever. Check me out in this cute video - are you my person?

KIT VOSS - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 5 years WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Kit Voss! So nice to meet you! i was rescued from the south la shelter and from the looks of me i wasn't taken care of the way i deserve but that is all in the past now because the nice rescue people came and scooped me up! I'm around 5 years old and i weigh 7 lbs i have chronic dry eye so will need meds for life (easy breezy). i am good with other dogs and fancy. myself a lap dog. I will be spayed before going to a new home. I can't wait to be your best friend!

LIESL

AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 38 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Liesl. I'm a 2-3 year old 38 lb shepherd mix looking for a forever home. I am currently in the san diego area. i am good with dogs and prefer a well matched play buddy. A human who can offer me activity, structure, and lots of fun would be amazing. my current situation is not working out and i am looking for a new place to live. I am house broken and crate trained. I can't wait to meet you

MARISOL

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Marisol. Nice to meet you! I am approx 2 years old and i weigh 15 lbs. From the looks of me everyone thinks I am a frenchie/chi mix. what do you think? i was rescued from the shelter so my previous life is unknown. I love other dogs and am learning all sorts of stuff in foster like house breaking, crate training, and walks on leash. Everything is SO FUN!!!! Check me out in this cute video - i can't wait to meet you!

MISTLETOE

*has spinal meningitis (not contagious) 

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 7 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Mistletoe! I'm a 7 year old little 7 lb Maltipoo-yorkie poo? Your guess is as good as mine! Here's what my Foster Mom said about me!
*I have spinal meningitis (the non contagious form) and I am making progress every day!
*Happy, sweet, super affectionate
*Tolerates baths
*Loves FOOD, people and animals
(in that order)
*Is making progress every single day, and last night decided if she’s going somewhere, she’s gonna WALK - like she’s been doing it forever.
*Very willful and determined
*Loves being held like a baby and will fall asleep in your arms
*great car companion
*enjoys being walked in the stroller - although as we just learned, will jump out.

Check me out in this cute video!

NAMASTE

AGE: 1-2 years WEIGHT: 80 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Namaste but my friends call me "Nama" I am a Dream (that's what they keep saying). I am probably around 1-2 years old. A bit underweight currently at 75 lbs. I love dogs, am great with kids, and cats are scary but i could absolutely live with one if they aren't mean to me. i am crate trained and house broken. Gorgeous. kind. a once in a lifetime dog. Check me out in this cute video - I 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!

PADMA

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 55 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I am Padma! nice to meet you. gosh i a lucky dog who was once a very unlucky dog. failed repeatedly by humans with good intentions but just could not advocate for me. i was attacked by the dogs in the home and then taken back to the shelter. I really like dogs and nice, balanced dogs help my confidence. I am also good with cats (see photo of me and my foster cat buddy). I am a petite doberman around 55 lbs and I am around 2 years old.
i do have the common doberman von willebrand's disease (blood clotting disorder seen in many dobermans) but have undergone spay and a dental and did great. I am looking for a home with a human who can create a calm and loving home with a dog pal to cuddle with but i would be absolutely great flying solo. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

PINECONE - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 8 weeks WEIGHT: 3 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm pinecone! i am around 8 weeks old and i am cute!!! my sister and i were rescued from the shelter with mange which we are recovering from. doing great! ready to party! we are probably shih tzu mixes-but not sure what else so that would be a fun guessing game to play, eh? if you are prepared for all things puppy-crate training, house breaking, teething, etc i can't wait to meet you! Puppies are work but if we put in the work now we grow up to be wonderful adults! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

PJ HARVEY

AGE: 8 years WEIGHT: 50 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm PJ Harvey! So nice to meet you! I'm the loveliest lady! Approx 8 years old 50 lbs. Great with dogs. In foster with 3 dog friends. I am easy going, very kind, and just enjoy all the comforts home has to offer. I'm in the market for a forever best friend Is that you? Check me out in this cute video! Can't wait to catch up and see if we are a good match!

SAMANTHA

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 75 lbs (*on a diet) GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Granny Samantha! what a pleasure to meet you! I'm 10 years old but proof that age is just a number because I LOVE LIFE!!! everything is so fun! my owner got really sick and the family dropped me at a shelter-not cool-but lucky for me nice rescue people love old lumpy granny dogs and came running just for me! I mean, can you blame them? I am quite a catch! on a diet currently, hard of hearing, love to have chats with you, good with dogs of all sizes, and will be having some of my ornaments (lumps) removed soon. Check me on in this cute video - i can't wait to do the bestie thing with you! xo

SCALLOP

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 45 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Scallop. nice to meet you. A little about me! I'm around 2 years old and weigh 45 lbs. I LOVE dogs. currently in foster with dogs of all sizes and ages. I am crate trained and house broken. decent on leash-always room for improvement. i am initially shy with humans-touch is new to me so i am a go slow (i flinch-don't bite). i would appreciate a human who understands that i need time to realize how amazing humans are and hopefully that human has a dog(s) to help! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you

SHELDON

AGE: 5-6 years WEIGHT: 28 lbs (goal weight 24 lbs) GENDER: Male

BLIND BUT CAN SEE SHADOWS

Hi! I'm Sheldon! 6 years old and a smidge over weight-workin on it! I am around 28 lbs-goal weight is 24-i can do it! I am mostly blind ( I see some shadows) but it does not hold me back. I don't bump into stuff but I do love having a dog pal to help guide me around like my current foster buddy dog. Check me out in this cute video - I am great for baths, am gentle and kind, and can't wait to be your best friend.

SLEIGHBELL

AGE: 8 weeks WEIGHT: 3 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm sleighbell! i am around 8 weeks old and i am cute!!! my brother and i were rescued from the shelter with mange which we are recovering from. doing great! ready to party! we are probably shih tzu mixes-but not sure what else so that would be a fun guessing game to play, eh? if you are prepared for all things puppy-crate training, house breaking, teething, etc i can't wait to meet you! Puppies are work but if we put in the work now we grow up to be wonderful adults! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

SPIRULINA - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 20 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Spirulina. My friends call me Ru! So nice to meet you! I am around 7 years old and weigh 20 lbs. i am great with other dogs, house broken, crate trained, and I love to chase balls! i go to the office with my foster mom and it's super fun-yep I am offiically an office dog! everyone says i am such a nice dog. 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.

TADPOLE

AGE: 3-4 years WEIGHT: 35 lbs GENDER: Female

HI. I'm Tadpole! Nice to meet you! i am a wonderful, loyal, super dog loving 3-4 year old 35 lb lady looking for a forever home in Los Angeles. I am initially shy with people i do not know so just give me a minute to settle and we will be best friends. i LOVE my foster mom. I also LOVE my foster dog friends and i would appreciate a home with a dog friend(s) very much.  i have short legs but I can jump super high-it's quite impressive.  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!

TOBY FROM THE BLOCK

AGE: 2 years 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?

TWINKY

AGE: 13 years WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm twinky. nice to meet you. i'm a 13 year old yorkie who was dropped off at a shelter by my previous owner in rough shape. i am overweight but working on losing it thanks to my wonderful foster. i don't bark b/c my previous owner removed my vocal chords. i also have a collapsing trachea so i need to wear a harness, take medication and live a calm and quiet life. I am darling and kind and enjoy the company of humans and dogs *would probably be fine with cats too. I can be shy but that is less so the more comfortable i get. I have a good appetite and i am house broken. Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you

VERONICA VANCE

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 27 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! My name is Veronica Vance. Really nice to meet you thanks for stopping by. I am around 2 years old (total guess but definitely on the younger side of life) and I weigh 25 lbs. I am long-dachshund maybe? Soft hair-schnauzer ish? sure? I am great with dogs. kids i need to warm up to-they move fast and i am unsure about them. I am crated when foster family leaves and for bed time. House broken, really sweet, and I live for belly rubs. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be besties?

ARTICHOKE - ADOPTED

AGE: 3-4 years WEIGHT: 20 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Artichoke. I'm a 3-4 year old 20 lb Boston terrier. I am house broken and crate trained, spayed, current on vaccines and microchipped. I am adorable but I definitely need leadership bc if I don't have that I will be a bossy Boston! I am leash reactive so I need you to let me know you are the boss. if not I will act like a brat. I am ok with dogs once I have had a proper introduction. Check me out in this cute video - wanna be best friends?

BUCCANEER - ADOPTED

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 70 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Buccaneer! So nice to meet you! I'm an INCREDIBLE  young  Mastiff/Dane mix (best guess). I weigh around 70 lbs. I am good with well matched dogs like my foster sister. Playful, gorgeous leash skills, crate trained. I can be shy meeting new people. A home with young, wild kids  might prove to be too much for me. Check me out in this cute video - I am a prize! Can't wait to meet you!

GOGGLES - ADOPTED

AGE: 8 weeks WEIGHT: 2 lbs GENDER: Male

H1! I'm Goggles! Nice to meet you! I am an itty bitty baby pug! Cutest ever! My mom and i were dropped off at the shelter (backyard breeder) and rescue came to scoop us! we are in foster together and it's so fun. we would love a home together but would be ok separate as long as i have a dog pal. I am around 8 weeks old and looking for a family to love and cherish me. Also, please understand I am a baby so i will need all the help from you raising me to be the best adult. Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet you!

HUFFLEPUFF - ADOPTED

AGE: 3 years WEIGHT: 75 lbs (goal weight 65 lbs) GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Hufflepuff! so nice to meet you! I am a really nice dog! currently on a diet (goal weight is 65 lbs) and I am around 3 years old. I am great with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. crate trained, house broken, and I love to run around outside and be silly. I am initially shy but it lasts for like 3 seconds. I am the perfect combination of couch potato/adventurer! I will do either! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!

OWL - ADOPTED

AGE: 2 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Owl! Nice to meet you! I'm a super outgoing, playful 2 year old petite pug *12 lbs looking for a forever bestie in LA! wanna be besties??? i love toys, am good with dogs, cats and kids (in the dramatic arts they would refer to that as a triple threat-serious talent!) and i cannot wait to meet you! crate trained and house broken but will need reinforcement in a new home...new home and new routines can confuse us dogs sometimes. Check me out in this cute video - talk soon xo

TORTELLINI - ADOPTED

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 5 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Tortellini and i am perfect. 10 years old. 5 lbs. i love everyone. I am quiet and easy going-truly happy to be cozy and loved. i am having knee surgery (fixing my mpl on november 6th) and i will be one speedy granny in no time once i recover. I can't wait to meet you!

TRISCUIT - ADOPTED

AGE: 6-7 months WEIGHT: 20 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Triscuit! Nice to meet you! i am a 6-7 month old little hound mix-beagle/basset is best guess. i weigh 20 lbs currently. probably won't get much bigger. I am in a foster home with other dogs and learning all sorts of stuff that is important for me to become a balanced adult dog-stuff like crate training, house breaking, and learning to share space with other dog friends. I am adorable, outgoing, and ready to be your best friend. i can't wait to meet you.

TWIGLET - ADOPTED

AGE: 9-10 months WEIGHT: 11 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm Twiglet! Nice to meet you! I'm a puppy-probably around 9-10 months old is the best guess! 11 lbs. Cute as they come! Playful, happy, cuddly! i love dogs. working on house breaking and crate training. I am neutered and vaccinated and I am ready to start my life with you! Check me out in this cute video - lets do fun stuff together!

ZEDD - ADOPTED

AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Male

Hello! I'm Zedd!! Nice to meet your aquaintance! I am a very nice guy looking for an equally nice forever bestie(s).  i'm around 7 years old and weigh 14 lbs. great with dogs and would probably be fine with cats too. I am crate trained and house broken (in a new space the rescue humans always say there will likely be a transition period so i might need reinforcement). I had a couple small seizures so i saw a wonderful neurologist who put me on anti seizure meds. doc said that i might have had a history of being epileptic but hard to know since we have no history on me. The good news is it's well managed and i have not had another once! Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you!