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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 06/10/2019 Referred by: Website, Friend
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, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active

Other preferences:

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?

 This Pembroke Corgi would be for my boyfriend, Ahmed and I. We are looking to add a furry friend to our family, specifically, a Corgi.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I want to adopt a Corgi for numerous reasons. The main reason is that I believe a Corgi will be the perfect companion for my active life style. I know they have energy and we are looking for a companion that is willing to do activities with us. The second is their looks-all my life I've thought they were the cutest dogs. Moreover, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the perfect size dog for us. I am not a big fan of larger dogs, but a Corgi's weight and stature are a right fit for our home and my own comfort level with dogs.

I have done .a lot of research on the breed and have talked to families that have owned Corgis in the past. I know that Corgi require at least 30-60 minutes of activity a day, that they are witty, have big personalities, and new to be mentally challenged. I also know that they require a strict diet or they can become obese. Moreover, due to their size jumping/stair walking can be harmful for the dog's joints. Though no one in my family or social circle owns a Corgi, I have met them at events and in my neighborhood. Both Ahmed and I have interacted with Corgis and love their personalities!


Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We would do a lot of different activities with my Pembroke Corgi. These activities include talking walks by Lake Michigan, running at Estabrook's dog park, hiking at Seven Bridges Park, exploring local festivals and hanging out at local restaurants and bars are that are dog friendly (just to name a few). I'd also bring him or her to family/friend gatherings so that it can get to know the dogs in our circle. Moreover, the school that I work at allows me to bring pets to work during the summer, so he could spend time with me and my co-works (and their dogs too!).

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: 		Dogs make mistakes and we would expect that. The goal would be to remain calm, cool and collected when redirecting the Pembroke. There would be two ways to potentially handle a mistake-the first would be to say "No" in a firm voice and move on. The other way would be to focus on the positive behaviors and praise those. Being consistent with praise, tone, and directives will be keys to helping the Corgi behave appropriately.

Discipline:
 I don't know that I've every used specific methods of discipline with a dog. However, I have used support and encouragement when working with numerous types of dogs. This, again, means praising the dog and rewarding him for proper behavior. In short, our goal for our Corgi would be to re-enforce good behaviors and ignore/redirect him or her in a calm yet firm voice.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Our Pembroke would spend most of his time our house, outside exploring Milwaukee, or with visiting family.

Discipline:
 I don't know that I've every used specific methods of discipline with a dog. However, I have used support and encouragement when working with numerous types of dogs. This, again, means praising the dog and rewarding him for proper behavior. In short, our goal for our Corgi would be to re-enforce good behaviors and ignore/redirect him or her in a calm yet firm voice.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our Pembroke would spend most of his time our house, outside exploring Milwaukee, or with visiting family.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 No, but Ahmed works only 10 minutes from our home and is frequently returns home throughout the day for lunch and breaks. During the summer, I am home more often, as my schedule is very flexible.

Where would dog eat?
 Our Corgi would eat in the kitchen. I would have a specific spot where our corgi could would find its food and water.

Where would dog sleep:
 Our Corgi would sleep either in a crate (depending on age/behavior) or in his/her bed in our bedroom.

Play & exercise:
 I would walk our dog in the morning before going to work and Ahmed would do the same (I start working at 7, he starts at 9). Then, Ahmed would be home around 12/1 to walk and play with our Corgi again. From there I would come home around 4 and spend quality time with our Corgi-we would go on walks, play ball in the house, I would have toys for him, etc.

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:
 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?
 No, the condo covenants do not prevent me from having a dog.

Breed/size restrictions?
 Yes

Description of yard:

 We do not have a yard or a swimming pool in our condo facility. What is great about my condo building is that it is extremely dog friendly. There are numerous dogs living here. No one can own a dog that is more that 50 pounds and there is an expectation that individuals take care of their dogs messes outside/in our neighborhood as needed. In addition, many people use a local dog walking company, so if need be, I could hire that same company to work with our Corgi on days when Ahmed and I cannot get home for lunch.

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?
 Christina Kralik & Ahmed Ali

Willing to train children?
 Absolutely! Though we don't have any children of our own I would take the time to teach my young family members, students, and acquaintances on how to properly treat and care for our Cori and all animals.

If we would have children in the future, I would make sure that we train our Corgi how to interact with the baby and teach the baby how to treat our Corgi. More specifically, this would mean teaching the baby how to pet our Corgi, talk to/socialize with, and how to be gentle with the dog. We would also make sure that our baby does not chase or play with him/her in an aggressive manner. In the same sense, we would be attentive to the way our Corgi treats the baby and ensure to train him on how to properly interact with our baby.

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?
 No pets live in our Condo.

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}