Untitled_2843

Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 02/27/2020 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:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic

Other preferences:
 Definitely needs to be child friendly, including small children. Would prefer dog-friendly as well.

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?

 Our family, which includes the two of us and our two daughters (almost 4 years old and 3 months old)

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 We recently had to say goodbye to our Pembroke corgi, Sasquatch. She was just shy of 16 years old and had been part of our family since we adopted her at nine months from a rescue. We battled a combination of kidney disease and cancer, with surgery, chemo, radiation therapy and other treatments, but she finally succumbed to her disease. In true corgi form, she was strong, stubborn and loving up until the very end. She was a wonderful combination of energy and playfulness but would also just as readily snuggle up in bed or on the couch. She was very food motivated and would eat nonstop if we let her, so we were very mindful of diet to keep her fit. Sas was “talkative” as we know the breed can be, but this became part of the soundtrack of our house. We actually missed her barking as her condition began to worsen. Unfortunately she lacked early socialization as a puppy and was not friendly with other dogs, but we were able to manage as needed. We knew we couldn’t adopt a second corgi given her personality, but we have always known we would continue to have the breed in our family. We are also open to a bonded pair.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We would want our Pembroke to be a true member of the family. From walks and playing in the park to snuggling up together for bedtime stories with the girls. We live in the city but are surrounded by parks and often walk to the lakefront. We also like to get out of the city and go hiking.

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: 		We have always been positive reinforcement focused. Mistakes are mistakes so we do not discipline. Just make sure to praise/reward for desired behavior.

Discipline:
 With our prior dog we sometimes needed to use a gentle but firm hold for her to calm if she became aggressive. Beyond this we again focused on removing/redirecting and positive reinforcement.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Sasquatch, our prior dog, had full rein of the house. We do believe in crate training for when we are not in the house, and the crate was the safe space (including from our toddler daughter at the time). While we both work, we have a full time nanny that also loves dogs. As a result, much of the day would be spent in the house/yard with human interaction.

Discipline:
 With our prior dog we sometimes needed to use a gentle but firm hold for her to calm if she became aggressive. Beyond this we again focused on removing/redirecting and positive reinforcement.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Sasquatch, our prior dog, had full rein of the house. We do believe in crate training for when we are not in the house, and the crate was the safe space (including from our toddler daughter at the time). While we both work, we have a full time nanny that also loves dogs. As a result, much of the day would be spent in the house/yard with human interaction.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, we have a full time nanny in the home (who has been with us for almost four years).

Where would dog eat?
 While we have water dishes on each floor, we have always fed our dog in the kitchen

Where would dog sleep:
 Most likely in bed with one of us unless there was a medical or behavioral reason not to

Play & exercise:
 Lots of play with our older daughter as well as with us. We also love to go on walks as a family. Depending on temperament, there is a large dog park near our house that we would like to go to as well.

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?
 We are in a typically Chicago lot with a gangway on one side with a fence to the front. We are closed in on one side with the gangway (concrete wall) and the other side with a brick wall/fence. The yard isn’t huge, but plenty of room to run.

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:

 Described somewhat above, but we have a fully enclosed back yard, which is currently turfed but will be replaced with natural grass. The yard is full enclosed between the back of our house and our garage and with fences on the two sides.

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?
 Both Eric and Jocelyn, though Eric probably slightly more

Willing to train children?
 Absolutely, we think it is just as important to educate our children as it is to train our animals

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}