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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 01/31/2021 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, 5 years – 10 years
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful

Other preferences:
 I currently live in a house with five other roommates, so the dog would be receiving plenty of love, attention, and walks! However, we do not have a fenced in backyard, so I am looking for a dog that has energy that is tolerable for a few walks a day and will be okay not having access to a fenced in yard all of the time.

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?

 Me

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I have always thought that corgis were absolutely adorable though I have never owned one. I have grown up with labs and golden retrievers, which I love but do not currently have the space for, so I am looking for a dog that is smaller but just as smart, playful, and affectionate. I have done research on the breed and understand that they are herding animals, so it will be important to train them and make sure they get enough exercise so that herding energy is no redirected into misbehavior.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 Living in a house full of responsible almost college graduates doing school from home, I want to spend lots of time cuddling and playing with my Pembroke and also taking him/her for lots of walks around Ann Arbor. After graduation I will be headed back to Baltimore, MD, where my parents live for a little while, so a dog that does well in the car would be great!

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? No

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: 		Dogs can rarely be trained not to make a mistake if not caught in the act; thus I think that if the dog makes a mistake you cannot discipline the dog long after something has happened. It is important to let those things go and realize that if the dog has done something you do not want it to do, it is the responsibility of the owner to keep an eye on the dog to make sure this does not happen, and it is not the dog's fault.

Discipline:
 I just helped trained a golden retriever puppy with my parents and have seen that it is important to make sure the dog knows who is in charge (aka, not the dog). When dogs do something bad, you should respond with a very firm no and redirect to a better activity. We trained our golden with small training treats to help her on commands and leash training. Praise and reward are key for good things that the dog does, so that it becomes clear what not to do. It is also important not to use certain punishments with the dog, such as putting them in the crate for doing something bad (as this would cause them to not like the crate), and I do not believe in physical punishment at all on animals.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 The Pembroke will spend most of their time in the house with me. I am currently living in Ann Arbor and would have this dog as an emotional support animal, so the dog would spend most of the time with me. Twice a week I go to my nursing clinical, in which the dog would be at home with my roommates who are willing to help with the dog. The dog would go in the crate when no one is home, which is not common given the circumstances of the pandemic.

Discipline:
 I just helped trained a golden retriever puppy with my parents and have seen that it is important to make sure the dog knows who is in charge (aka, not the dog). When dogs do something bad, you should respond with a very firm no and redirect to a better activity. We trained our golden with small training treats to help her on commands and leash training. Praise and reward are key for good things that the dog does, so that it becomes clear what not to do. It is also important not to use certain punishments with the dog, such as putting them in the crate for doing something bad (as this would cause them to not like the crate), and I do not believe in physical punishment at all on animals.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: The Pembroke will spend most of their time in the house with me. I am currently living in Ann Arbor and would have this dog as an emotional support animal, so the dog would spend most of the time with me. Twice a week I go to my nursing clinical, in which the dog would be at home with my roommates who are willing to help with the dog. The dog would go in the crate when no one is home, which is not common given the circumstances of the pandemic.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, given the COVID-19 pandemic my house is all college students that attend class remotely at our house.

Where would dog eat?
 In our kitchen.

Where would dog sleep:
 In my room, possibly in a crate if crate trained or not if the dog is not destructive.

Play & exercise:
 We would likely take the dog for walks several times a day, and we live very close to several parks where we could take the dog to play at least once a day.

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:
 Rent/lease 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:
 No, my lease does not permit dogs.

Landlord permission:
 No, my landlord has not given me permission to adopt a Pembroke

Restrictive covenants?
 Not applicable

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 We have a very small patch of grass in our front yard and would likely take the dog there for potty breaks, but most of the outdoor playing will be done at the small park down the street from us. We do not have a real backyard as it is mostly concrete patio next to our driveway.

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?
 Hannah Reuland

Willing to train children?
 Yes

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?

Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?
 N/A

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}