A girl named Madeline from Los Angeles county now holds the enviable position of being licensed to own a unicorn — provided she can find one.
The first-of-its-kind licence was created for Madeline after she wrote to county officials seeking approval to house a unicorn in her backyard.
In her brief letter, Madeline writes, “Dear L.A. County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”
County officials were more than happy to reward Madeline’s commitment to responsible pet ownership and awarded her a pre-approved unicorn licence.
“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home to animals,” the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wrote in a Facebook post. “Why, yes – we DO licence unicorns!”
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The unicorn licence was signed by department director Marcia Mayeda and came with a number of requirements for proper unicorn care.
The unicorn must be given ample exposure to “sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows,” and must be fed its favourite treat, watermelon, at least once a week.
Madeline is also agreeing to polish the unicorn’s horn with a soft cloth once a month to maintain good health. And if she chooses to sprinkle her magical horse with glitter or sparkles, they must be biodegradable and non-toxic.
Recognizing that finding a unicorn can be incredibly difficult, the county provided her with a plush toy “as she continues her search.”
The pink-eared, purple-hoofed unicorn came with a tag that reads “Permanent Unicorn Licence.”
![A plush unicorn sent to Madeline from the L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control as she "continues her search" for the real deal.](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/unicorn-license-3.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all)
The unicorn must also be cared for “in compliance with all animal caretaking regulations set forth in Los Angeles County Code Title 10,” the county wrote.
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