LOS ANGELES—A girl named Madeline, with a vivid imagination and remarkable awareness of how bureaucracy can dash dreams, got her wish when she asked Los Angeles animal control authorities for a license to own a unicorn—if she’s able to find one.
This image shows a created permanent Unicorn License, a heart-shaped tag, after a young girl requested permission to have a unicorn in her backyard if she could find one. (Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control via AP)
The first-of-its-kind permit came with strings attached, however: The mythical creature must be provided ample exposure to sunlight, moonbeams, and rainbows and have its horn polished at least once a month with a soft cloth….