The owner of the animal rescue group that saved a beautiful puppy with a “second tail” on his forehead from the freezing cold streets of Missouri has decided to keep the unique dog.
Named Narwhal, after the whale which has a spiral tusk, the dog was rescued by Mac’s Mission rescue center in November and immediately went viral on social media. In fact, Narwhal became so popular that he now has his own YouTube channel.
Although the rescue center received more than 300 proposals to adopt Narwhal – and even some “giant” offers to buy him – Mac’s Mission founder Rochelle Steffen announced on Facebook that she is keeping the puppy at the center and will train him to be the new “spokesdog” for Mac’s Mission’s “Special is Awesome” campaign.

Narwhal and friends – Image Credit: Mac’s Mission/Facebook
“We have fallen in love with the little dude and can’t imagine seeing him leave,” the post says, adding that the organization has received 17,836 messages of support from the public to keep him so they can watch him grow up via the photos and videos shared on Facebook, which have already garnered thousands of likes.
“Our little unicorn is going to help save special needs dogs with our typical flair of positive awesome and love. He is also excited about learning how to be a therapy dog … Having a pet unicorn will help soooo many special kids with visits in hospitals and schools know that special is awesome. So please welcome our newest Mac Pack member Narwhal the little magical furry unicorn to the family.”
It is thought that Narwhal was originally abandoned due to his unusual facial feature, but this happy ending goes to show that every animal is unique and deserves to be loved – and that special is indeed awesome!
Thank you for the update and a lovely read.
Narwhal is a beautiful little puppy. He will make a fabulous special ambassador.
OH I AM SO HAPPY THAT THIS DEAR SWEET RESCUE PUPPY WAS SAVED AND WILL BE LOVED AND CARED FOR BY YOU ALL —MYSELF AND OUR WHOLE FAMILY ALWAYS GET OUR FOREVER PETS THRU RESCUE—OUR FAVORITE BREED IS MINI DACHSHUNDS – THERE ARE CURRENTLY 3 LIVING WITH OUR EXTENDED FAMILIES ALL OVER AMERICA- KEEP UP THE GOD WORK sincerely KAY M AND FAMILY
Nice!
I am so happy to know that this Mission is keeping Narwhal! He’s the cutest little guy and will help so many children. At least we know that he will have the best life staying with the Mission. Thank you so much!!
Such inhumane acts of animal abuse and cruelty. Time to act on behalf of innocent animals by prosecuting those responsible for animal abuse and cruelty.
I am happy to hear that Narwhal is doing well and has been given a forever home. However, I am still concerned about the condition. I hope that the owner has done all necessary medical tests to determine that the placement of the tail is safe and not the remnants of a something like a parasitic twin. I don’t want to see Narwhal grow up to have further deformities or health issues due to the placement of this tail. If it is harmless, leave it alone. But I think more testing should be done to ensure this.
THERE ALL BEAUTIFUL LOVELY BABIES AND I WISH I COULD TAKE THEM ALL_I HAD TO PUT MY LITTLE SWEETHEART MAGGIE TO SLEEP AND IT TEAR MY HEART PART AND WHERE I LIVE IN THIS BUILDING THEY DON’T WANT NO MOTE PETS HERE SO I TRYING TO SAVE UP FOR A OTHER PLACE SO I COULD GET A OTHER BABY~MARCT
That really is good news! Thanks
So glad that he will be a spokesdog for special needs dogs. Why can’t those 300 people who wanted to adopt him (or buy him) choose another needy animal? Obviously, they were not interested so much in this pup but in creating money-making videos to post.
With so many cats and dogs dying in shelters and on the streets every day, it is more important to help them than to become an “internet sensation.”
Stop alla crudeltà sugli animali!!!
Thank you yes, a great result, he will be loved & cherished i am sure. How i wish for more animals salvation..🐾💝
I aam so happy that you decided to keep him. He will make a wonderful spokes dog for specisl needs children and animals. 🐶🐕🐾❤❤❤
Wonderful story.
Such Wonderful news for this very special pup!!🐾💝xxx
Narwal is a beautiful puppy. So glad he is safe and loved <3