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MUST SEE: Adorable 'Unicorn' Puppy With Extra Tail On His Forehead Rescued From The Cold

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (CBSNewYork) – A puppy saved by a Missouri dog rescue group has quickly become the darling of social media, thanks to this special pup's extra tail – on his head!

Mac's Mission specializes in helping homeless dogs who have birth defects or are suffering from injuries or abuse.

The puppy was found out in the cold with another dog last week and rescuers quickly settled on a name for their amazing discovery – "Narwhal the Little Magical Furry Unicorn."

It's me Narwhal!! I don't understand what viral is but my foster mama said my story being viral helps ALL our special...

Posted by Mac's Mission on Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Much to everyone's disappointment, the Missouri animal rescue group says it doesn't seem like Narwhal's extra tail will be wagging on its own in the future.

"The extra tail is not connected to anything and has no real use other than making him the COOLEST PUPPY EVER!" Mac's Mission said.

Luckily, vets say this disconnected tail doesn't seem to be bothering the pup or causing him pain so it won't have to be removed.

The organization has been posting plenty of videos and photos on their social media pages, which have brought in thousands of likes and shares.

Rescue puppy has an extra tail in an unexpected place

A TALE OF TWO TAILS: This 10-week-old puppy named "Narwhal" was born with an unusual birth defect — a little tail growing out of his face ❤️

Posted by CBS News on Wednesday, November 13, 2019

 

"I am super excited for being the poster child for 'special is awesome.'" Little Narwhal "posted," thanks to some help from the workers at Mac's Mission.

Narwhal won't be available for adoption until he grows a bit more.

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