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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 07/03/2020 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:
 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

Other preferences:
 We currently have 2 adult male cats in the home — any new animal must be able to get along with cats. I understand that corgis are natural herders and I'm sure there will be some tendencies to move our cats into groups, but we cannot tolerate any aggressive or overly dominant traits. We are happy to provide the exercise and stimulation these dogs need in an effort to keep them happily occupied and less distracted with the cats. We will also ensure proper introductions are made between the animals.

Since my husband and I are also planning to start a family soon, we would also need a dog that is good with small children (again, not overly dominant or aggressive). We would make every effort on our part to properly and safely socialize our dog with any new family members.

We do not often have a lot of people at our house, but we do like to host family gatherings around the holidays or in the summertime, with about 10-15 people that do include small children (2 and under).

Finally, please note we do not currently have a fenced-in yard.


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?

 Our corgi would be a family dog (we have no children but plan to within the next year) but would really be for me (Carrie) … I have loved Corgis since I was a child!

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 We simply love the breed — they are the happiest looking dogs on the planet! With their smaller size and loyal temperament, we think one (or several) would make a great addition to our home. While we have never owned a corgi before, we have done research on the breed and have friends who own them.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We live in a very quiet, friendly neighborhood and quite frequently take walks, so we would of course introduce our corgi to the neighborhood! There is also a dog park about 10 minutes away from our house that we would take our corgi to. We would also love to enroll our dog in some agility/training classes to give him/her a mental as well as a physical workout.

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 fully anticipate a few mistakes with a new dog– on their end and ours! We believe in firm patience, knowing that a dog is likely to make mistakes and forgiving them while correcting the behavior as soon as possible either through distraction (toys to prevent chewing for example) or through food motivation. We would invest in training for the dog not only for its overall well being but to guide us as new owners.

Discipline:
 We have not previously owned dogs (as adults) so do not have established methods of discipline, but we would follow best practices of the trainer and other dog owners we know.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Our corgi would be in our house most of the time (when not out on a walk) and crated if we are away for more than a few hours (4). Depending on our work schedules, we may take advantage of doggy day care as well. We also have neighbors who can check on the dog if needed.

Discipline:
 We have not previously owned dogs (as adults) so do not have established methods of discipline, but we would follow best practices of the trainer and other dog owners we know.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our corgi would be in our house most of the time (when not out on a walk) and crated if we are away for more than a few hours (4). Depending on our work schedules, we may take advantage of doggy day care as well. We also have neighbors who can check on the dog if needed.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 At the moment, yes — we are currently working remotely through most of September due to COVID-19. While we anticipate returning to the office in the fall, both of us have flexible schedules and can be home as needed.

Where would dog eat?
 We have a few available places on the main floor of our house, either in the kitchen area or the laundry/mudroom. Our main concern would be to feed the dog and cats separately to establish safe feeding spaces for both animals until they fully get along. Currently, the cats eat in the basement.

Where would dog sleep:
 Our corgi would be welcome to sleep anywhere really, but we would encourage him/her to sleep in their crate in the beginning, to help them get used to their new environment and provide a safe space. They are welcome to sleep with us, but it gets quite hot upstairs in the summer!

Play & exercise:
 We understand that corgis need a good amount of exercise to keep from becoming destructive in the house, so we would take nice long walks (at least 45 minutes) both morning and evening. Walks would likely be split into shifts (Carrie walks in the morning, Ron walks in the evening) to account for our work schedules. If our dog needs to be left alone during the day, we would leave plenty of chew toys, food and water to help occupy them until we return.

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:
 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:

 Our back yard has an elevated deck (about 2 feet off the ground) with 2 wide stairways and low steps, and some small garden beds. Our front yard is mostly grass with a fire hydrant in the yard (every dog's dream). We do not have a pool.

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?
 Carrie Shunia

Willing to train children?
 We do not have children yet but plan to within the next year, and we are both animal lovers and want to teach our children how to care for them kindly and safely.

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?

 No, some of our current pets are not friendly toward dogs

Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?
 Yes, we are committed to making a safe introduction for all animals. However, we understand that not all animals get along. Our cats have never been exposed to any dog before, so we do not know how they will react. If it is clear that the animals are stressed out for a long period of time, we would be obliged to surrender the dog.

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}