LA Animal Control Gives Kid Permission To Own Unicorn (Should She Find One)

The director of Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control issued a first-of-its-kind permit in response to the request from a girl identified only as Madeline.

Photo Credit: Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control via AP
Photo Credit: Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control via AP

Los Angeles officials have given a young girl a license to own a unicorn after she asked animal control if she could keep one of the mythical creatures in her yard — if she’s able to find one.

In late November, Marcia Mayeda, director of Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control, issued a first-of-its-kind permit in response to the request from a girl identified only as Madeline. Accompanying the permit was a rose-colored metal tag that reads “Permanent Unicorn License” and a fuzzy unicorn toy.

Having the unicorn license comes with great responsibility. Mayeda noted that the unicorn’s horn must be polished at least once a month with a soft cloth; the creature must be exposed to sunlight, moonbeams, and rainbows; and any glitter used on the animal must be “nontoxic and biodegradable.” 🦄