A Los Angeles girl named Madeline has been granted a licence to own a unicorn – if she is able to find one.
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 must have its horn polished at least once a month with a soft cloth.
The department’s response came after the girl wrote to them last month, saying: “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one.”
The agency posted images of the correspondence, the licence, the medallion and the stuffed toy on its social media accounts, with the girl’s last name obscured.
Its five conditions for unicorn ownership also require that any sparkles or glitter sprinkled on the animal be non-toxic and biodegradable, and that it be fed watermelon at least once a week.
