Untitled_1467 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	10/25/2017	Referred by:	Website
Contact Information
First name:		Last name:		First name 2:		Last name 2:
Address
Street:
City:			State:		Zip:
Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	0 months – 1 year (we rarely get dogs in this age group)	Gender preferred:	Female	Color preferred:	Black Headed Tri, Any color	Activity level:	Outgoing, Playful, Other (Please describe in the box below.)
Other preferences:	The only reason James and Tara were told to get an extremely young dog was to help James when he is alone and to help Tara. Tara'c chronic illness has prevented her from having children and that was the last straw to their psychiatrist. He (the doctor) feels if Tara can help raise a new family member that it would help her with her PTSD and improve not only her and James' quality of life, but the dog's as well. This is not a pet, this is a new part of their small Alonzo family.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
	Dog 1
	Dog 1 name:
	Dog description:
	How long owned?
	Where is this dog now?
	Dog 2
	Dog 2 name:
	Dog description:
	How long owned?
	Where is the dog now?
	Dog 3
	Dog 3 name:
	Dog description:
	How long owned?
	Where is dog now?
	Dog 4
	Dog 4 name:
	Dog description:
	How long owned?
	Where is this dog now?
Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Both James and Tara. Their psychiatrist has told them for over a year now that they need a dog to help James with his mental disabilities. He doesn't require a 'special needs' dog, but their psychiatrist said it would help him greatly. Now Tara has fallen chronically ill and their psychiatrist has gone to the lengths of actually writing a superscription on a real RX page for a dog to help both James and Tara with their psychosomatic needs and to have something to love and care for. They have always wanted a Corgi and there is no question they are ready for one.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I (Tara) have done extensive research on Corgis. Not only have I always wanted a dog of this breed, but the temperament is ideal, their size is perfect for our home, and if you don't think a corgi is the cutest and best dog out there, I'm not sure why anyone would have one. I also have done research about grooming, and have knowledge of the annual to semi-annual 'blow out' of the under coat to prepare for summer and winter. Due to a Corgi's size, she would never have to go to a stranger or outside in the cold to get a regular bath. A warm bath would be ready at any given time and is best for the back and hips of a Corgi to help prevent any pain that they are dispositioned to. I have also researched ways to prevent an overweight corgi specifically because of the back and hips. I don't really think there is much I don't know about PWC's at this point.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	A LOT of in-house and back yard playing, be it with toys or just a little puppy rough housing. Going to parks and frequent walks. We are lucky enough to live just a few miles from an enormous state park where we frequent and our Corgi would love the paths and the overall fun as well as a local lake park literally a block from our house with a paved track that is approximately one mile. She would never be alone, even if we have to go out of town. My mother in law has a CALM MATURE lab mix who loves other dogs and is more than willing to house our special girl for us if need be. I am not big on kennels. Not because I don't trust them, I just want my girl to get as much attention when I'm gone as I give her at home. It's also more economical. My husband is disabled so he would always be home unless we had to go grocery shopping, as every dog owner does, in which case she would only be alone for maybe an hour or too. And why take a road trip if your Corgi can't come too? We plan on having lots of adventures with our Corgi. We also live about 10 blocks from one of the counties best veterinarians and we live in a quest, dog friendly neighborhood. Our house is very well placed.
Aware that Pembrokes are busy, noisy dogs?	Yes
Money for basic care?	Yes
Money for unforeseen medical expenses?	Yes
Willing to house train?	Yes Willing to do formal training? Yes
Do you have a veterinarian?	No
Vet contact info:
Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this:	Make sure they understand 'No' and try to calmly stop the action. If the mistake is something that was done already such as an accident or items in the house being destroyed, we would make sure we take our corgi to the spot, say 'No' firmly and repeatedly, and then take our corgi to the back yard while the mess is cleaned. We are fairly calm individuals and things happen. Never take it out on your dog.
Discipline:	Simple commands like, No, Stop, and if need me, a little bit of seclusion in a comfortable kennel where the dog can still see us. Behavioral training will also help with this as we already know where to get classes in our city on not only beginner classes but also puppy school.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Our home, our yard, and our neighborhood.
Discipline:	Simple commands like, No, Stop, and if need me, a little bit of seclusion in a comfortable kennel where the dog can still see us. Behavioral training will also help with this as we already know where to get classes in our city on not only beginner classes but also puppy school. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our home, our yard, and our neighborhood.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	95% of the time. Dogs are social creature and should not be left alone for long periods of time, be it outside or inside.
Where would dog eat?	In the kitchen with us
Where would dog sleep:	Either on a dog bed in our room or on our bed with us.
Play & exercise:	Toys, hands-on play time, walks, running in the previously mentioned parks and field, and our local state parks. (Starved Rock, Matthiessen Park, Buffalo Rock) ((please feel free to look these up as we are extremely close to these wonderful and dog friendly locations))
How will you exercise your dog?	On leash
Fenced yard?	Yes, I have a fenced in yard.
Willing to pick up dog waste?	Yes, I will clean up after my dog.
Willing to use a crate?	It is a wooden-wall fence with 3 foot concrete base for each post. There are no gaps between house and fence. there is a small section of the fence that is a chain gate for easy access to and from the backyard without having to through the house,
Living arrangements:	Rent/lease home
Landlord info:
May we contact your landlord?	Yes, you may contact my landlord.
Lease allow dogs:	Yes, my lease permits dogs.
Landlord permission:	Yes, my landlord is fine with me owning a Pembroke
Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	Other than the fence, our yard is just grass. There is 138 yards² of grass along with a 10X15 covered concrete patio.
Household members:
Everyone in household agrees about adopting a corgi?	Yes, everyone agrees and wants to adopt a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
May we do a home visit?	Yes, I will allow LPWCR representatives to inspect my home prior to allowing me to adopt a Pembroke.
Who will be responsible for the adopted corgi’s care?	James
Willing to train children?	I do not have children, nor do I have the ability. However, if my situation changed I would be more than willing to teach my child the wonderful privilege of having animals in your home and being part of the family.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
Current pets:
Current pets dog friendly?	Yes, all of our current pets are friendly toward dogs.
Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	This does not apply, we are currently without any pets. Only humans here.
Lifetime commitment to Pembroke?	Yes, I am willing to commit to this dog for the rest of its life.
Return to Lakeshore if unable to care for Pembroke?	Yes, I will only surrender my adopted corgi to LPWCR if I am unable to care for it.
Understand no guarantees?	Yes, I understand that there are no guarantees regarding the condition, health, behavior or personality of the Pembroke I adopt.
Carefully considered the pluses and minuses of adopting a pet?	Yes, I have carefully thought out my decision to adopt a Pembroke and am willing to deal with the consequences.
Personal references: