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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 12/10/2020 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:
 0 months – 1 year (we rarely get dogs in this age group), 1 year – 3 years, 3 years – 5 years
Gender preferred:
 Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active

Other preferences:
 We do have a cat, Winnie. She is a very playful Bengal who enjoys playing fetch and running around the house. She was declawed by the individuals who surrendered her for adoption and therefore is not able to defend herself the same way other cats would. She is agile and has high places to hide during introductions.

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?

 Kelsey and Chris (and their very playful 4 year old rescue Bengal cat Winnie)

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 We have done quite a bit of research. We love how intelligent corgis are and their immense personality. We also like that they are typically active dogs and enjoy playtime. I grew up with a Bernese Mountain Dog and am experienced with the demands of a working dog. Our Bernese, Gabbie, was a heavy shedder and I am not worried about the notorious shedding of a corgi.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 Daily walks, playing at home, short hikes depending on the dog's activity level, obedience classes, dog social events when it is no longer a pandemic.

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 vocally tell the Pembroke "no!" and then redirect the behavior to something more positive. I would then follow up with positive reinforcement for the good behavior using verbal praise.

Discipline:
 Verbally alerting that the behavior is bad or inappropriate with a one word command such as "No" or "Bad". I think it is important to then redirect bad behaviors to good ones. It is equally important to reinforce good behaviors through verbal praise or treats (although sparingly!).

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Inside with access to the outdoors for playtime and walks.

Discipline:
 Verbally alerting that the behavior is bad or inappropriate with a one word command such as "No" or "Bad". I think it is important to then redirect bad behaviors to good ones. It is equally important to reinforce good behaviors through verbal praise or treats (although sparingly!).
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Inside with access to the outdoors for playtime and walks.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Most of the time yes. My fiancé and I work staggered shifts which means there is typically only an hour or two a day when someone is not home.

Where would dog eat?
 High quality AAFCO complaint kibble. We also would supplement with wet food.

Where would dog sleep:
 It would be dependent on the corgi. We would likely allow them to sleep where they choose, but if better for the dog or managing their behavior we would have them sleep in their crate at night.

Play & exercise:
 We would take the corgi on 1-2x daily walks. When not a pandemic, we would also take the dog to dog parks. We are also planning to install a fence around our 1/3 acre yard so that they would have ample room to safely play freely off leash.

How will you exercise your dog?
 On leash

Fenced yard?

 No, I don’t have a fenced in yard.

Willing to pick up dog waste?
 Yes, I will clean up after my dog.

Willing to use a crate?

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:

 Large backyard that is fenced on one side (abuts the neighbors backyard). The other two sides of the backyard abut neighbors' yards. The yard is mostly open, with a few planters around the edges. We are planning to fence in the yard at some point in the next year or so. There is a deck off the back of the house. We have a side yard that also has planters. The front yard has two large maple trees. We are on a relatively quiet street.

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?
 Kelsey Meacham and Christopher Nolden will share responsibilities equally

Willing to train children?
 Yes.

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

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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?
 Yep! We understand that introductions will be necessary with our cat and may not go smoothly at first (although her original home did have dogs). We are also fully aware this will be something we will need to deal with if we ever get any more pets.

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}