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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 04/21/2020 Referred by: Website
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:
 Any age
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic

Other preferences:
 I have 3 other dogs- a 40 pound neutered male- "American Shelter Dog", and 2 spayed female Chihuahua's. So, the Corgi would have to like other dogs.

Previous dog owner?
 Yes
 
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?

 Me

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I would love the opportunity to adopt a PWC because I love their huge personalities. They are a great sized dog with drive and ambition. I appreciate those qualities in them. Plus, they are so fantastically cute and they kind of seem to make you work for their affection- I like that. I don't have much experience with the breed, other than meeting them here and there. They remind me a bit of the Scottish Terriers- which I grew up with and love.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We would go for walks, go to the lake that's just a couple blocks away on warm days, we would explore the state parks, we would snuggle and lounge on the furniture. We would play ball with the other dogs, go for road trips, visit my folks place where we could do lots of exploring.
We would spend time grooming, as that fantastic coat needs proper care, we would go to the vet to maintain health.

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?

 Yes

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: 		I would first look at the circumstances, why the dog was put in the situation of making the choice it did- and work from there, how can I improve the circumstances and show what my expectations are.
I have fostered approximately 50 dogs in the last 3 years. When a new dog comes into my home, after the initial "shut down period, " the new foster is tethered to me when in the home, so I can show it the expectations and it can see how I interact with my dogs. It seems to be a really great way of creating that bond and just showing the new dog the ropes of the home.

Discipline:
 Like said above- I've found with the tethering, I can quickly re-direct the dog so it's not set up for failure. Dogs are so smart and they learn so quickly. I understand that dogs want to have positive interaction with humans, and they want to do the right thing. I have expectations for my dogs. When they do something wrong and they are in the act of it, a stern "no" with an alternative offer seems to do well.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Initially, they would be crated indoors when I'm not home, but only until they prove they can be trusted in the home. Once that is apparent, they would be lose in the house while I'm at work. They would never be left unattended outside.

Discipline:
 Like said above- I've found with the tethering, I can quickly re-direct the dog so it's not set up for failure. Dogs are so smart and they learn so quickly. I understand that dogs want to have positive interaction with humans, and they want to do the right thing. I have expectations for my dogs. When they do something wrong and they are in the act of it, a stern "no" with an alternative offer seems to do well.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Initially, they would be crated indoors when I'm not home, but only until they prove they can be trusted in the home. Once that is apparent, they would be lose in the house while I'm at work. They would never be left unattended outside.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Not during the weekdays. I work 8-4, and am home from 4o'clock on, and home on the weekends all day.

Where would dog eat?
 Wherever it is most comfortable.

Where would dog sleep:
 Hopefully on the bed with me and my other dogs, otherwise wherever they are comfortable- the couch, one of the several dog beds, spare bedroom, on the carpet, in the crate- wherever it wants.

Play & exercise:
 I have a very large fenced in yard, we play a lot of chase and ball in the yard, but we also walk daily when I get home from work. My house is directly off the walking trail- so we have few great loops we do every day.

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?
 My fence is a 5 foot high fence that is very large. I keep it clean from "dog debris" and have lots of toys to play with. It's nice and shaded. It is attached to the home, so I can open the sliding glass door directly to the fenced in yard, so there's no chance of escape.

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:

 I have a basic yard, with half of it being fenced in as the dog yard. Once side of the yard- the fenced in part is very shaded. The other part is very sunny. I have a very small, man-made pond OUTSIDE of the fenced in area.

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?

 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?
 Shirley Swenson

Willing to train children?
 I don't have children of my own, but educate pretty much any child I come into contact with when they ask about my dogs, etc.

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?
 Absolutely.

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}