Untitled_2053 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	10/09/2018	Referred by:	Website
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Type of Dog Wanted
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:	Sable & White, Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active
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Previous dog owner?	No
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Hello! My name is Kara Grajkowski, and I am a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin – Madison studying Elementary Education and Special Education. My roommate and I are moving into a house next year, and we are looking to adopt a corgi! I have always wanted a corgi, and we are very excited to own one. We are not sure which house we are moving into yet, but once that information is finalized, I would love to get in touch to begin the adoption process. We are looking at places that accept dogs (it is our number one characteristic of a house!), and we are very interesting in rescuing a dog. After we graduate from college, I will take over as the provider of the dog. I will be paying for this dog and all of the vaccinations if necessary, as well as all of the additional items the dog will need. Therefore, it will be my corgi! I am so excited to take this next step in my life. My roommate and I are very excited for our corgi (we even have a name picked out!). I am interested in being added to the adoption list in case there are any adoptions available next fall. Please let me know if you need any additional information from me. I have included my roommate's information in case you need it. I would love more information about adoption, availability, and pricing! Thank you so much for helping me achieve a life-long dream!! I love my corgi already!!!
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I have wanted a corgi since I have been a child. My family has owned dogs for my entire life, and I feel comfortable with dogs as a pet. I love my animals at home and I miss them everyday! I have done research on Corgis since I was in high school. Recognizing the potential health problems and the average activity levels is critical in owning pets. I love Corgis, not only because I think that they are absolutely adorable, but because I love the personality and intelligence that come along with them. One of my close friend's parents owns three Pembroke Welsh Corgis and there is not a single time that I have walked into her house without crying! Though my family has never owned a Corgi, they have heard me talk about wanting one for a very long time! I plan on owning Corgis for my entire life because there is no better dog – in my opinion!!
Activities planned with Pembroke:	As a student living on campus, my roommate and I plan to take our dog on walks every day, possibly once per person so our dog could have a lot of time outside! We are looking at houses with backyards so that the dog can explore. I have already asked my parents to construct a beautiful dog bed that I found on Pinterest for our dog to sleep in in our future living room. We will love our dog so much, and we already do! I am beyond excited to take the Corgi on walks, car rides, play with toys, and love it dearly!!
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
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Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this:	As an education major, I recognize that mistakes will be made – by humans and animals alike! Treating my dog with respect while also showing the compassion and understanding of the mistake will help the mistake to not become recurring. Corgis are very intelligent, so successful house training will result in less mistakes.
Discipline:	I do not believe in physical manipulation of a dog (unless moving them is necessary because they are in danger). Hitting and spraying them with water is something that I find disturbing and does not work. I do not understand why people feel that physical coercion is in the dog's best interest. I also do not believe in isolation and "time outs". Dogs deserve love, respect, and compassion just like humans do. Distractions like making a loud noise, in my opinion, work the best in disciplining a dog.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Our Corgi would spend most of his or her time in our house. With that being said, my roommate and I are very big dog lovers and do not see the value of leaving a dog alone for most of the day. With the intermittent class schedule of a student, we have the ability to visit the dog a lot throughout the day, allowing it to spend time outside and with human interaction throughout the course of the day.
Discipline:	I do not believe in physical manipulation of a dog (unless moving them is necessary because they are in danger). Hitting and spraying them with water is something that I find disturbing and does not work. I do not understand why people feel that physical coercion is in the dog's best interest. I also do not believe in isolation and "time outs". Dogs deserve love, respect, and compassion just like humans do. Distractions like making a loud noise, in my opinion, work the best in disciplining a dog. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our Corgi would spend most of his or her time in our house. With that being said, my roommate and I are very big dog lovers and do not see the value of leaving a dog alone for most of the day. With the intermittent class schedule of a student, we have the ability to visit the dog a lot throughout the day, allowing it to spend time outside and with human interaction throughout the course of the day.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	We will have people at home throughout the day due to intermittent class schedules.
Where would dog eat?	We would have dog bowls in our kitchen so that the Corgi has a consistent place to get food from.
Where would dog sleep:	Our Corgi will be able to sleep in the dog bed that my parents are constructing for us. I am not opposed to letting the dog sleep with me!
Play & exercise:	As active college students, we are walking frequently throughout the day. Creating a schedule to ensure that our Corgi will be able to get adequate exercise is something that we have already discussed and are very interested in implementing. We will play with it each and every day and take it on walks every day as well. My roommate and I are both high energy and active!
How will you exercise your dog?	Both on leash and restrained to the yard
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:
May we contact your landlord?	Yes, you may contact my landlord.
Lease allow dogs:	Yes, my lease permits 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 do not have any information about our house yet, but I will answer all of these questions as soon as possible!!
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?	Kara Grajkowski
Willing to train children?	Yes!! I do not have any children, but I plan on having children in the future and I hope that they love my Corgi as much as I love them and my dog!!
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
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Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	Yes! I am very interested in protecting the safety of my 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.
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