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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 10/20/2020 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
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active

Other preferences:
 TEMPERAMENT
We’re looking for a dog that would be happy to go on a nature walk in a forest preserve and go out to the beach and play. We’re looking for a dog that is good with kids because we will be around children between the ages of 6 and 12 every few weeks.

CATS
It’s okay if the dog isn’t okay with cats, we don’t have a cat although the dog may once in a great while have the opportunity to be around a cat. Either way, it’s not a huge deal.

OTHER DOGS
There is an upstairs neighbor dog which is quite a large dog and other dogs in the neighborhood. We love going to the dog park so it would be amazing to have a dog who loves to play with other dogs.

LEASH TRAINING
We’re home most of the time and we understand how to leash train dogs.

COAT
Truly, I would love a corgi mixed with a pitbul or a corgi mixed with some type of hypo-allergenic or short haired dog. Our previous dog had an undercoat similar to a corgi and although I am very used to brushing them all the time and giving baths. It is a lot.


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?

 We’re a married couple looking for a dog to give a good home to. We live in Rogers Park in a decent sized condo and we are home most of the time because of the type of work we do.

We go on walks and are used to caring for a dog. Our previous dog who was kind of like a fox hound, died a year ago after a long battle with cancer. He was a great pooch.


Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I have had a lot of friends over the years with Corgis. They are so great. We are interested in this type of dog because of our lifestyle. We are home a lot and want an intelligent dog we can train and play with. We want a dog that has energy so we can take them out into parks, to beaches, and a corgi has the energy for that generally.

We have done a lot of research on the breed and understand the health issues they can have along with their general temperament.

We feel it really fits in line with what we can offer for a dog.


Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We want to run around the beach that’s down the street from us in Rogers Park. Go for walks in nature trails. Sometimes we go on hikes when on vacation out of town and it would be great to have a dog who is ready for that type of adventure.

We also did obedience classes with our previous dog and would do the same with our next.


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: 		Show the Pembroke what the mistake is immediately, but never using physical violence.

With quick stern language.


Discipline:
 I tend to use a loud “No”. Our previous dog had issues trying to herd people, so we would need to be very watchful and say “No” when our previous dog was about to nip at someone’s heels.

Generally using a lot of treats for positive reinforcement training and showing more of what is good behavior to promote that compared to saying what’s bad.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Most of the Pembroke’s time would be inside of our condo in Rogers Park in Chicago.

We are home most of the time, even before the pandemic that was the case.

Although a few times a week we would go out to the beach or to a forest preserve to go for a longer walk and get exercise with the Pembroke.


Discipline:
 I tend to use a loud “No”. Our previous dog had issues trying to herd people, so we would need to be very watchful and say “No” when our previous dog was about to nip at someone’s heels.

Generally using a lot of treats for positive reinforcement training and showing more of what is good behavior to promote that compared to saying what’s bad.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Most of the Pembroke’s time would be inside of our condo in Rogers Park in Chicago.

We are home most of the time, even before the pandemic that was the case.

Although a few times a week we would go out to the beach or to a forest preserve to go for a longer walk and get exercise with the Pembroke.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, my wife and I.

Where would dog eat?
 I generally use science diet, but I would research what the best healthy option would be for a diet for the corgi and go with that.

Where would dog sleep:
 Most likely the corgi would end up sleeping on our bed or wherever they want in the house. We have multiple couches and comfy chairs for them to find their perfect spot.

We also would get a nice dog bed for them, so they will have an array of options.


Play & exercise:
 Going to the dog beach with them, going to the beach down the street from us and figuring out what way they want to exercise. Whether that’s going after a ball, frisbee, or just general nature walks or hikes.

Playing would definitely be every day, but a session at the park or beach would maybe be a few times a week.

They would also be getting a lot of training from us indoors.


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

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 We have a front yard that’s not enclosed. It’s right where the side walk is, but has enough room to run around.

With our previous dog we would just go on walks, we would really stay in the yard in front of our building because there’s a park nearby we go to with a beach as well.


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?
 Matt Griffo

Willing to train children?
 Yes, we don’t have children, and with the children that are in our lives we are happy to show them to give proper attention to animals.

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

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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?
 Yes.

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}