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This Little Girl Sought a License for a Pet Unicorn; the Response is Beautiful!
We hold the power to crush children’s dreams or elevate them and sprinkle them with stardust.
Have you read the heartwarming story of Madeline, a 10-year-old, unicorn-loving girl? Madeline wrote to her local Animal Care and Control Centre, seeking advance approval for a license to keep a unicorn in her backyard.
The first magical glitter award must go to her guardian, parent, or whoever encouraged her to write the letter in the first place and then helped her post it. This person enabled her to reach for her dreams. They did not quash her hopes or tell her something wasn’t possible.
Madeline was encouraged to reach for the stars.
The response from Marcia Mayeda, Director of LA County Animal Care & Control, is wonderfully compassionate and immensely fun. I can picture the squeals of joy and delight when Madeline read this letter.
Not only does Marcia commend Madeline for her willingness to provide an appropriate home for her future unicorn. But she lays out the conditions of the license in an adorable way! This includes:
“The unicorn is given regular access to sunlight…
