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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 02/21/2021 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
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Other (Please describe in the box below.)

Other preferences:
 I have a fenced in yard, but never have let my dogs outside without me. My dogs never stay in a kennel. They go with me or I have someone come in and stay at my home. My son's dogs come to visit and one is a top dog so it would be best not to have a top dog or one that is overly timid.

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?

 ME!
I am looking for a dog with a personality that might make it a good therapy dog. Within the last year and a half I lost two wonderful collies due to different cancers. I miss their companionship and taking them for walks. I do have a fenced in back yard and friends that bring their young dogs over to romp and have fun. I can provide a vet and groomer reference.
Getting along with other dogs is a must. I also have grandchildren who have loved playing with and walking my dogs in the past. They are 6 and 10.
I will be retiring in June, but have plenty of energy to take on an active dog. I'd prefer a younger dog , but would consider an adult that's lived in a home and likes to ride in the car.
Currently, one of my adult sons lives with me, but the dog will be mine and I will be training and working with him/her.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 Years ago I researched the breed when we were trying to decide on a new family pet. At that time, I chose collies because I knew they'd be easier to train. Now that I'll be retiring, I'm up for a more energetic pup and feel I've trained enough dogs that I can handle a corgis successfully.
I love a corgi's sweet face and the way they move. In corgis I've seen around town and at the dog park, I like their sass and spunk. This is a good size for me as carrying a large dog is getting to be too much.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 First, this pup will be my buddy. I'm a widow and need a pal to dote on as my children are grown and I don't have my grandchildren here all the time. I had trained one of my collies to be a canine good citizen and therapy dog. It was a lot of work, but fun, and she was a favorite in our neighborhood. I'd also done some agility with her, but she wasn't into it as much as I was. These are activities I'd like to try with a corgi and think the right dog could be well suited to them.

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: 		If probably depends on the mistake, but I tend to use a loud Uh, uh noise for mouthing, accidents, etc. and then try to show the pup what I want by using distraction. For example, if a pup is mouthing, I would say "uh, uh" and then give them a chewy toy. If there's an accident, I would say the same and take them outside.

Discipline:
 Discipline hasn't been a big issue, but I work really hard for the first months teaching what I want. I usually have the dog stationed to me with a leash while I go about my daily routine so they know what to expect and I can get to know them and learn their telling signs of needing something.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 With me on the first floor of my home, outside in my yard, or walking around the neighborhood or downtown. If my son happens to be home, he's a dog lover so he would probably also do some walking, playing and snuggling.

Discipline:
 Discipline hasn't been a big issue, but I work really hard for the first months teaching what I want. I usually have the dog stationed to me with a leash while I go about my daily routine so they know what to expect and I can get to know them and learn their telling signs of needing something.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: With me on the first floor of my home, outside in my yard, or walking around the neighborhood or downtown. If my son happens to be home, he's a dog lover so he would probably also do some walking, playing and snuggling.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 After June there will be. Until then, if a dog became available, my son would come home at lunch to let him /her out and play a bit. I also have a close friend who loves dogs that was my back up. If I were to get a real active dog, I have a dog walker I liked before and I would see if Teri could come back.

Where would dog eat?
 I have a spot in the kitchen that's out of the way and a good spot for dog dishes.

Where would dog sleep:
 Probably on a doggie bed. I'm actually allergic to dogs so they don't sleep in my bed. When I have a young dog, they sleep in a crate until they can be trusted enough to have the run of the house.

Play & exercise:
 I usually do at least two walks a day and then play time in the yard. I still keep a variety of toys at my house for when my friend's dogs stop by to play or my son brings his dogs.

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?
 Most of the fence is 6' chain link because the person that had the house before me had a dog that was an escape artist. One area is lower, but I never have the dogs in the yard without me.

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:

 Fenced in back yard with one garden area that's raised a bit.

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?
 Kathy

Willing to train children?
 My grandkids have dogs and/or have been taught that you treat all animals with care and respect.

Any allergies?

 One or more family members might be allergic to dogs.

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?
 I have no current pets. All the dogs that visit get along with other dogs. One of my son's dogs can be a top dog so that relationship would need to be monitored when they visit.

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}