"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!

BABY SPINACH

AGE: 5-6 months WEIGHT: 23 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Baby Spinach! Nice to meet you! I'm a 5-6 month old red heeler pup! ADORABLE-yep! Smart-yep yep! I weigh around 23 lbs and will probably mature to be around 30 lbs (best guess). I am crate trained and house broken and currently on restricted activity b/c i had surgery to fix my knee and hip a couple weeks ago! i will be good as new by the end of january! I am great with dogs and once I am cleared post op will be an active little adventure buddy! Check me out in this cute video - I cannot wait to meet you!

CANDY CRUSH

AGE: 1 year WEIGHT: 10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Candy Crush! Nice to meet you! I'm an adorable little shih tzu mix! 10 lbs. a year old. love kids and dogs and will probably be just fine with cats too! working super hard on crate training and house breaking. I am in a foster home with kids and other dogs. Wanna be besties?

CHAMOMILE

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?

COLLYWOBBLES

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!

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?

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!

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!

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.

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!

JENELOPE - ADOPTION PENDING

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!

JERSEY MIKE

AGE: 10 years WEIGHT: 12 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! I'm jersey mike but my friends call me mike! I'm basically the most wonderful squishy gummy bear of a dog you will ever meet. An absolute icon-everyone is obsessed with me! i am around 10 years old and weigh 12 lbs. i am getting treated for skin stuff-nothing major-but defintely feeling better now that foster mom wipes my folds a lot-even in the buttocks region heehee. i love dogs. fine with cats. fine with kids. a prize-a treasure! can't wait to meet you

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!

NIGHTINGALE - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 1 1/2 years WEIGHT: 9-10 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Nightingale! Nice to meet you! I am around 1 1/2 years old and a dainty, leggy 9-10 lbs. I was dropped off at the shelter still lactating but without my puppies. i was so sad but luckily, nice rescue people came for me and now things are so much better! i am gentle, kind, good with other animals. Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to be your best friend.

NUTTER BUTTER - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 4 months WEIGHT: 15 lbs GENDER: Female

HI! I'm Nutter Butter! Nice to meet you! i'm a 4 month old 15 lb mixed breed cutie-your guess is probably as good as mine! i am also a parvo survivor! lucky me!!! Check me out in this cute video - I am all puppy so if you are ready to raise me up right I can't wait to meet you. working hard on crate training and potty training, love other dogs, and i am ready to be your best friend so lets meet!

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!

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 - ADOPTION PENDING

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

SCOTCH - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 6-7 months WEIGHT: 48 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! I'm Scotch! I'm approx 6-7 months old and currently weigh 48 lbs. I'm a short stocky little pup! I love dogs and will definitely need a balanced dog pal at home because i am initially shy and dogs really help my confidence-plus-i am a baby so a balanced adult dog is always helfpul for dogs like me. i am learning all sorts of stuff at foster like crate training (zero accidents by the way) and I learned the dog door like a pro! smart cookie i am! leash skills are a work in progress so i will def need a human dedicated to going slow and being patient with me while i navigate this (another dog will also help). Check me out in this cute video - I can't wait to meet you.

SERAFINA

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!

STEELY DAN - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 10-11 months WEIGHT: 38 lbs GENDER: Male

HI! I'm Steely Dan and I am CUTE! 10-11 months old. 38 lbs. LOVE other dogs so much! i am a very good boy who is currently learning all types of stuff in my foster home. Working hard on crate training and house breaking and I really love playing with my foster siblings and going on adventures! i am an adorable little guy-great size for LA living! Check me out in this cute video - can't wait to meet ya!

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: 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?

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

ZIMI - ADOPTION PENDING

AGE: 1-2 years WEIGHT: 23 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi - I'm Zimi and I am an itty bitty red heeler-23 lbs! told ya i was small! i am estimated to be between 1-2 years old. Typical cattle dog-loyal, smart, and in need of a leader! i am fostered with another cattle dog and a cat and we get along. I don't love high energy dogs and i will correct them for space-again-I'm a bossy cattle dog! ha! i am happy and healthy and can't wait to meet you!

VERONICA VANCE

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!

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?

CALHOUND - ADOPTED

AGE: 5 months WEIGHT: 23 lbs GENDER: Male

Hi! My name is Calhound and yes-CUTE-but also-smart and kind and just an all around really cool puppy! I am around 5 months old and weigh 23 lbs. I'm a little dude. I LOVE dogs friends and i get along with kids and cats (fostered with all of them!) Check me out in this cute video - if you want to be my adventure partner and do all sorts of fun stuff together please visit the website for an application.

CAVIAR - ADOPTED

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!

EL POLLO LOCO - ADOPTED

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!

JEGGINGS - ADOPTED

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?

NAMASTE - ADOPTED

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!

SHELDON - ADOPTED

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 - ADOPTED

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!

TUNA HELPER - ADOPTED

AGE: 12 years WEIGHT: 6 lbs GENDER: Female

Hi! i am Tuna Helper and I am the BEST! Yes, wonky little footsie but don't worry-does not hold me back!
I am itty bitty-6 lbs and I am around 12 years old. i look great in clothes and accessories and would love to be your best friend forever and ever. Check me out in this cute video - I cannot wait to meet you!