Animals who have been deemed unfit for adoption may soon find a home through an upcoming web series called “The Unadoptables.”

Developed by Michael Silvia of the New Bedford Guide, the show aims to find cats and dogs stranded in shelters throughout the region and increase their likelihood of adoption.

“An ‘unadoptable' pet might be something like a cat missing a paw,” said Silvia. “It could be a dog that was dropped off at a shelter because the owner wanted to adopt a puppy. It could have medical issues or doesn’t play well with kids.”

A casting call to find a host for the show was held at Hawthorne Country Club during Memorial Day weekend. Silvia said about 80 people had applied, but he was unsure how many would turn up during the holiday.

The open position drew a diverse crowd of candidates from around the region. During the first half of the four-hour casting call, ages ranged from 16 to 62. There was a physician, a blogger, and an actor. Everyone had varying degrees of experience with speaking in front of a camera.

Candidates had two on-camera interviews. The first occurred outside the country club where they briefly introduced themselves and explained why they felt they would make a good host.

They then proceeded to the main interview with Silvia. Candidates were asked about five questions each.

The one common thread between them was a love for animals. The majority of applicants were pet owners, and many said their pets have medical issues or personality traits that would likely deem them “unadoptable.”

Shannon McNamara tried out for the hosting job because of her previous experience working at a high-kill shelter in Florida.

“That was one of the hardest jobs I’ve had to do, but I think it would make me a prime candidate for this show as a lot of the dogs there were deemed ‘unadoptable.’ However, I was able to work with the public and get a lot of those dogs adopted,” said McNamara.

Susanne Matias-Gomes, 35, a doctor from Rhode Island, said she sees the experience as a “fun venue to reach out and do more work” in another area that she’s passionate about.

A few even had previous experience working behind and in front of a camera. Taylor Bettencourt, former president of Dartmouth High School’s media club, said he’s created segments for Dartmouth Community Television.

Once selected, the host will highlight a new animal each episode and work with a crew to make them eligible for adoption.

This will involve various sponsors throughout the area. For instance, Silvia said he plans to work with MJ's Pet Training Academy in Acushnet to help dogs with behavioral issues.

“We’re trying to get some veterinarians to sponsor the animals and give free care,” said Silvia.

He said animals that are seven years old or more are often the least likely to find homes at shelters. But, he hopes that if they can provide free vet care prior to adoption, it might entice a viewer to take the animal home.

For now, Silvia will be reviewing the recorded interviews and deciding who will be the host of the show.

The eight-episode miniseries is set to begin filming in June. "The Unadoptables" will go live on YouTube later this summer.

The show is sponsored by Northeast Medical Research Associates, a Dartmouth-based company.