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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 08/23/2019 Referred by: Website, Other
First name: {First Name:98} Last name: {Last Name:97} First name 2: {First Name 2:94} Last name 2: {Last Name 2:93}
Street: {Street Address:3}
City: {City:4} State: {State:5} Zip: {Zip:6}

Ages interested in:
 0 months – 1 year (we rarely get dogs in this age group), 1 year – 3 years, 3 years – 5 years
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Quiet, Playful, Other (Please describe in the box below.)

Other preferences:
 We are teachers, so we work a fairly consistent schedule. However, that means we will be gone for most of weekdays.

Previous dog owner?
 No
 
Dog 1
 
Dog 1 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):24}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:25}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:26}
 
Where is this dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):37}
  Dog 2
 
Dog 2 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):30}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:33}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:35}
 
Where is the dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):39}
  Dog 3
 
Dog 3 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):29}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:32}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:36}
 
Where is dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):27}
  Dog 4
 
Dog 4 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):28}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:31}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:34}
Where is this dog now? {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):38}

Who is this dog for?

 For both of us! We are a married couple hoping to find a corgi companion to be part of our family. We both love dogs and have found that corgis are the best breed for our current lifestyle.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 Michael: Growing up as a child, my family never had pets. But, from my friends who have had dogs, they were always extremely happy. I have found that people who have pets (or had pets) were always the happiest people I have known. They have told me that having a dog who's affectionate is like having their own child; always excited for them to come home from work, always willing to go out and play, giving a sense of joy whenever their around. I wish to be able to experience that same feeling with a Corgi specifically because not only are they the most adorable puppies and dogs that I have seen, they are intelligent, they're active (Anne and I love going for walks before and after school, and on weekends). I haven't had many experiences with Pembroke Corgis, but have found them to be amazing. The first ever "experience" was watching a show called "Cowboy Bebop" and the show had a character called "Ein", who was a Pembroke Welsh Corgi! The show definitely showed the characteristics of an actual Pembroke Welsh Corgi because it was super intelligent and loyal to its family.

Anne: Similar to Michael's points, I also love dogs. Growing up, my family had a German Shepard named Rudy. Rudy was an amazing dog and added a lot my family. He brought so much joy and happiness to my sister and myself, and I would love to have Michael experience the same feeling with his first dog as well. I love the Pembroke Welsh Corgi because it is a smaller dog breed and will work well in our single family home. It is also an adorable breed! After researching from different online resources (wagwalking.com, akc.org, your website, etc.) I believe the Pembroke will be a great match for our lifestyle. We both have had positive experiences with Corgis, although we have only met a few. It would be amazing to bring the Pembroke Corgi into our neighborhood and have him/her meet the other dogs!


Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We would go for long walks around the neighborhood, play in our backyard, bring our Pembroke to our friends and family to have him play in different places and interact with different people/pets. We have a a nearby dog park that we can take our Pembroke to interact with other dogs. There are also obedient schools in our areas that is highly reputable.

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:
 {If yes, please provide contact information including the vet’s name, clinic name, street address, city, state, zip, and phone. Also include the website if there is one.:52}

Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this: 		It depends on what kind of mistake that the Pembroke has made. For example, if it decides to continue to jump on people, we have to ignore the behavior to show that we are not giving it attention. If the Pembroke makes a mistake such as chewing on furniture, we will deliberately not reward him for this and give him a chew toy instead and reward him for using the chew toy. A lot of correcting mistakes require positive reinforcement, and as teachers, we practice this everyday.

Discipline:
 Positive reinforcement when they do something well. It's important for dogs to learn that if they do something well, they get rewarded.

We will redirect the dog as needed. Just as with the chew toy example, giving them an owner-approved toy will teach the dog that chewing on the chew toy is good, but the pair of shoes are not.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 At home, either in our downstairs area (it is tiled, so clean up for bathroom accidents are easy), our upstairs area (we will dog-proof most of the furniture and items. Also no carpet for easy cleanup for accidents), our back addition that is very open and can serve as a play area (tile/laminate flooring) and our backyard (where it can run around and play).

Discipline:
 Positive reinforcement when they do something well. It's important for dogs to learn that if they do something well, they get rewarded.

We will redirect the dog as needed. Just as with the chew toy example, giving them an owner-approved toy will teach the dog that chewing on the chew toy is good, but the pair of shoes are not.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: At home, either in our downstairs area (it is tiled, so clean up for bathroom accidents are easy), our upstairs area (we will dog-proof most of the furniture and items. Also no carpet for easy cleanup for accidents), our back addition that is very open and can serve as a play area (tile/laminate flooring) and our backyard (where it can run around and play).

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 No, not during school days. We both work as teachers so our schedules are consistent. We are both home on weekends and holidays.

Where would dog eat?
 There is a small area in the kitchen that is on tile for the food and water bowls.

Where would dog sleep:
 Either in our room or our back addition. Both are heated and cooled.

Play & exercise:
 We will provide the corgi opportunities in the morning and afternoons to play and exercise during the weekdays, and almost every weekend. We will make sure that the Pembroke will get the appropriate amount of play and exercise.

How will you exercise your dog?
 Both on leash and restrained to the yard

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?
 We have a large wooden fence in our backyard that has been reinforced by metal stakes. Then, our neighbors also have a chain-linked fence.

Living arrangements:
 Own home

Landlord info:
 {If you rent/lease your home, please list the name, telephone number and email address of your landlord. State “Not Applicable” if you own your own home.:67}

May we contact your landlord?

Lease allow dogs:

Landlord permission:

Restrictive covenants?
 Not applicable

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 We have a fenced backyard with grass that is regularly trimmed with a small raised garden area. There is a stone/bricked patio with outdoor furniture and a wooden walkway to get around the house. There is a big tree near the middle of our yard.

Household members:
 {Describe all the people who live in your home, include names, ages and interests. For example, Mary Smith, 29, Enjoys cooking, dog training, gardening and running.:75}

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?

 No, I will not 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?
 Michael Huynh and Anne McTighe

Willing to train children?
 We do not have any children, but if we did, we definitely would.

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

{Please list and describe all of the pets that currently live in your home, including the name, type, age, sex and whether it is neutered. For example, Lenny, komodo dragon, 3 years old, not neutered.:80}

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?
 Yes, we will do our best to make sure that any future pets will get along with our adopted Pembroke.

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:
 {Personal References. Please list two people who know your family well, but who are not related to you (No moms, grandmas, sisters, etc) who will attest to the fact that you are a responsible, dedicated pet owner. Include the name of the person, their phone number(s), email and relationship you have with that person. For example, Mary Smith, 123-343-4444, 123-333-5767, marys@gmail.com, friend.:87}