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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 06/13/2020 Referred by: Other
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, Energetic, Very Active, Other (Please describe in the box below.)

Other preferences:
 We have one dog who is mostly a couch potato, but she does like to run around and play. We also have three cats. This corgi would need to be friendly with other pets.

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?

 For the both of us.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I have adored corgis, mostly from afar, for years. Obviously, they are absolutely adorable, but I love their big personalities and their love of attention (I spend a lot of time with our dog and 3 cats). Their corgi butt wiggle is just so cute! We are not planning to have children but we do want pets for the rest of our lives. I have spent time learning about corgis and researching how to raise a corgi, but will need to learn more (especially from the perspective of potentially rescuing and adopting a corgi)

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We are moving into our first home next month which has a nice size yard for dogs to play! We could get it a little pool, if it likes water. We get Bark Box every month so there are always toys to play with. We love to go on long walks and travel (road trips only) with our dog. If it's a social dog then we would go to dog parks and beaches to play with other dogs. If it's a high energy dog then I would take them to trainings (obedience, fitness, agility, etc.). My partner works from home so our pets are almost always with someone. There would be lots of snuggling and cuddling! (As long as the dog is into that.)

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 learned through training our dog to pick a sound (something other than "no") to signal them not do to something (we use an "uh-uh" sound). We then redirect to the correct behavior (for example, don't shame a dog for peeing inside, but take them outside) and then reward good behavior (typically with a treat or "good dog" language). Our dog hasn't always been good motivated, but we are familiar with the clicker/treat method.

Discipline:
 Same as above, but on walks we say "leave it" to redirect our dog's attention. That took time to develop and training takes a lot of patience. I do use the leash and harness (no collar) to slightly adjust her movement, but never pull harder than a light tug and never, ever hurt our dog. We haven't had to use any other methods for discipline besides that and I would need to do more research specific to corgis.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 At home, with a backyard and 3-4 walks outside the home per day.

Discipline:
 Same as above, but on walks we say "leave it" to redirect our dog's attention. That took time to develop and training takes a lot of patience. I do use the leash and harness (no collar) to slightly adjust her movement, but never pull harder than a light tug and never, ever hurt our dog. We haven't had to use any other methods for discipline besides that and I would need to do more research specific to corgis.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: At home, with a backyard and 3-4 walks outside the home per day.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, my partner works from home.

Where would dog eat?
 At home in a spot that is most comfortable and convenient for them.

Where would dog sleep:
 At home with multiple options to sleep on dog beds or couches. Our dog (and cats) loves pillows and there will always be blankets and pillows available for our pets.

Play & exercise:
 Our dog gets a minimum 3 walks per day, but usually 4 walks a day. Right now we are in an apartment so we try to bring her to parks when we can, but next month (July 2020) we are moving into a house with a backyard. Weather permitting, we will spend time outside playing every day.

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?
 Our back yard is fully fenced in with a tall wooden fence.

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:

 It's a square plot of grass with a cement walking path from the back deck to the garage. It is approximately 20×20 feet.

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?
 Sarah Pietlicki

Willing to train children?
 We do not want children, but will teach our young niece or any other child how to treat animals safely and with care and respect. We do not bring our dog around children unless we know the child is good with animals and the parent/guardian is there to supervise and help the child. You can absolutely work with/teach children to care for animals, but there needs to be multiple check in points before a child interacts with one of our pets. We never let a child approach our pets (especially our dog who thinks children between 1-4 years old are small dogs) without permission and supervision and then we instruct the child on how to safely approach the dog.

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?

 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?
 We will absolutely try, but the safety and well-being of all pets is priority (especially for a new animal). We do not want to cause excessive stress, but we understand that transitions take time and work.

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}