TIA MARIA IS ONE SMART COOKIE! This delightful young Dobie is between 2 and 3 years old. Unfortunately because of a new baby in the home, Tia finds herself looking for a new family. She loves food and is a hearty weight at 50+ lbs. This girl loves to run and would be an excellent…
Heidi is a 9 month old GSD, that was saved by Gerdy due to a severe medical problem. She was born with a defective esophagus that needed repair. She was totally malnourished and due to a lack of money, her former owners had never taken her to a vet to investigate why she vomited everything…
A TRUE SHAGGY DOG STORY. Canneberge is a 10 yr old, 76 pound Bouvier/Briard Shaggy Dog mix who was saved from euthanasia by a very caring neighbour. She has been tied outside her whole life and is now enjoying her world as an indoor girl. Now we want her “happily ever after” story to include…
Hi to all at Gerdys, I wanted to ask if you would place this beautiful pic on your in memoriam page for me. Moka is a Gerdys rescue along with her partner in crime Memphis. (Gerdy will remember them) I am very sad to tell you she passed away this past Monday due to liver…
COAL NEEDS A FOSTER OR A FOSTER-TO-ADOPT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! He is a 3 1/2 month old black Lab/Australian Shepherd mix. He is a rambunctious puppy who is blind in one eye but hasn’t let that slow him down one bit! Coal will be neutered shortly and has already been vaccinated. His new family…
CASEY NEEDS SOME LOVE AND ATTENTION! This 15 pound 7+ year old Lhasa/Poodle mix has to leave her family home because they no longer have time for her. Although very comfortable in familiar surroundings, she gets overly excited when meeting new people, never in an aggressive way, but in an anxious way. She needs love…
INSTANT FAMILY : KEISHA AND BELLA. These 2 lab mixes come from the same litter and have been inseparable since birth. And, even though we know how hard it might be to get them adopted together, this is what is best for the dogs so we are trying. By adopting two, you are providing a…
MONA LISA is a 4 1/2 month old large breed puppy who was dumped with her sibling in a plastic bin at a shelter by her owners. She is malnourished, under socialized, and in need of a GSD family immediately. She needs work on her manners and socialization and a home with another confident dog…
MEET MR. PERFECT! Phil is a 8+ year old Snorkie (Schnauzer/Yorkie mix) who needs a home now! He weighs 7-8 pounds, is smart, sweet, obedient, affectionate and playful. He loves to be close to his humans and will make a great “take-everywhere” companion. If you work from home, he will snooze quietly under your desk…
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS FACE! Irresistible Lola is a 3+ year old Frenchie who hasn’t had it easy. She was in a busy household with too may dogs, and no one was able to give her the time and training that she required. She is a sweet, friendly and affectionate girl who wants to…
THIS CATTLE DOG/LAB MIX IS LOOKING TO ROUND UP A NEW HOME. Jake is a 3+ year old mix of intelligence, affection and love. Recently abandoned so we have only known him for a few days but are certain that he is a gentle boy who needs a home as soon as possible because he…
WYATT is a very mellow fellow who is looking for that special someone who can’t wait to have him in his or her life. He is two years old and is a twenty pound cuddlebug. Extremely friendly and affectionate, he is also stunningly handsome! Taken in by a caring family during the ice cold spell…
POODLE PUPPY LOVE. Cooper is a 6 month old miniature poodle puppy who will eventually weigh about 10 lbs. All puppy, he loves to play and run with other dogs or to romp independently gathering his toys and placing them in a safe place. He is filled with hugs and kisses to share with you…
WHAT LOOKS LIKE A CAT, BUT ACTS LIKE A DOG? Meet Drew-Bear, an exceptional dog-like cat. Raised around dogs and puppies, he was kept away from other cats because as a kitten he tested positive for FIV and FELV. Although in recent years and subsequent tests, he has tested negative, we still recommend no other…
2017 was a very busy year… • We took in and adopted out over 200 animals. • 150 animals requiring special care were treated. • 200 animals were spayed and neutered. • 500 people donated to our emergency appeals. • 300 people participated in our fundraising events. • Gerdy’s Aunt Helen celebrated her 100 th birthday.…
MADDIE LOVES CUDDLES. From Maddie’s foster mom: This beautiful girl is a three year old black shepherd mix. I’ve had the pleasure of fostering her for a couple months while she recovered from surgery on both knees for arthritis. After many weeks of crate rest, Maddie is doing great! Her mobility has drastically improved, she’s…
SANDY is a 6-month old female weighing about 20kg (44 lbs). She is smart, energetic and endearing. She currently lives harmoniously with a 7-year-old large male dog, a young rabbit and a parrot. She needs a patient, loving family, who can provide structure and discipline. She is slowly learning self- control, and how to curb…
MILO THE MAGNIFICENT. This 19 month old beauty is not just a pretty face. He is kind and affectionate and smart and ready to please. Sadly, given up because of a divorce, he is none the worse for wear. He loves to be outside, although he needs work on leash walking. He likes playing with…
I adopted my darling Keffi boy (known as Happy then) from Gerdys when the Underdog Club had their boutique in Westmount in 2009. I was in charge of the volunteers and Gerdy arrived one day with this gorgeous boy that I took home for an overnight stay (because his foster was too far away to…
ZOE IN WONDERLAND. Gerdy’s is welcoming a new addition to its nursery! Zoe is a three month old puppy, half Bichon Frise and half Maltese. She is crate trained and almost house trained to go outside. Sadly her owner realized she didn’t have time for this 4 pound darling so Gerdy committed to finding a…
Hello Gerdy’s! Greetings from Anne and Bearz (formerly Pico)! Wanted to let you know that Bearz and I now live in Ottawa, where we have a beautiful home in a great neighbourhood. Bearz enjoys his downstairs doggy salon and private backyard. He graciously entertains family and friends and tries not to nip their feet too…
THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN WHO HAD A CROOKED SMILE… Meet our Dennis, a happy-go-lucky Shih Tzu, approximately 8 years old. He loves, loves, loves going for walks…a few times a day. He is sweet, affectionate and likes snuggling along with belly rubs. Dennis gets along well with cats and dogs, big and small and…
LUKE IS A LUCKY GUY. Luke wasn’t with us more than a few days and was scooped up by a wonderful family. He is a gentle, 2 year old, well-mannered border collie, who is full of beans but never over-the-top. He needs a securely fenced yard, a family with a flexible schedule and willing work…
December 2017 Charlie Brown and Mr Tucker want to wish every one at Gerdys Rescue a very Merry Christmas. Hi Gerdy, It’s me Charlie Brown. I just wanted to send you my picture that mom took for my 5th birthday today. I am wearing my birthday boy ribbon. Thanks for finding me my forever home.…
THIS BIG BEAR IS A LOVER. This 6 year old big boy, weighing in at 101 lbs. adores lots of attention and affection. Bear craves human contact and is looking for a BFF (best friend forever). Bear carefully selects his dog friends, loves his walks, has a surprisingly high energy level and his fave pastime…
ELMO, aka Lego, doesn’t understand how people can’t see what a fantastic boy he is! Is he too handsome, too charming, too loving, too playful and too perfect? From his sparkling black eyes to the tip of his tail, he is the most beautiful dog with an equally wonderful character. A Brittany Spaniel mix who…
Ginger, our beautiful red-headed girl left us suddenly on November 30,2017 of what is believed to be a heart attack. Ginger joined our family on July 13, 2015 and was only 4.5 years when she left us. She was beautiful, funny, devoted, smart, full of life, and always had to be wherever the family was,…
WE COULD EASILY HAVE NAMED CASEY, MR PERFECT. Gentle, adorable CASEY is now ready for his loving forever home. This tiny 7lb., 10 year old male Yorkie was taken into Gerdy’s care after needing surgery to repair one of his legs. He is now fully healed and loves to roam around the garden with other…
Here they are on day one…. Hi all With deep sadness, Lucy Basset, one of the original « three amigos » has made her way to the rainbow bridge. She had heart problems and Jeremy didn’t want her to suffer anymore She is under the Apple tree with Wyatt and Isabelle where they will be…
Gerdy’s Newsletter – December 2017 Infolettre de Gerdy – Décembre 2017
Hello there ! This is Ricky (a former Gerdy dog) just checking in to say “Good day !” Sono (left in red is also a former Gerdy dog) with sister Bailey (middle) and Ricky on the left. Ricky and Sono… such great Gerdy-brothers today, so good to each other. Ricky, Bailey and Sono Sono and…
AN ALLEY CAT THAT WANTS TO LIVE INDOORS, URGENT! Meet Charlotte. She’s a slightly scared, very gentle and cuddly alley cat who’s looking for a loving family. She might be around 8 yo and is currently receiving medication for a possible respiratory infection. She’s both Fiv and Felv negative. If you’d like to adopt her…
Just a little note and pics to show how well Ginger and Rodney are doing.Rodney turns 5 in a few days and has shared our lives for 2 1/2 years now. He is still a very affectionate cat and bring a tri-pawed has not held him back at all. He keeps Ginger reminded that it…
PUFF THE MAGIC BICHON. This too-cute-for-words, male Bichon is tiny at 4 lbs. He is 5 years old and comes from a recent puppy mill seizure. Very scared at first when we took him in, he is now comfortable with most people and loves to be held and adored. He is great with small…
WONDERFUL WILLY. Willy is a 2+ year old (D.O.B. May 2015) male, Labrador Retriever. He is a big boy who weighs about 105 lbs. and is currently on a weight loss regime. His target weight is 90 lbs. But, despite his size, he is very gentle with all people and with kids (he loves…
MINI MINDY IS MIGHTY. Rescued from a recent puppy mill seizure, Mindy has come a long way. In a short time she has come out of her shell and is a happy, friendly and sweet girl. Silent so far, she asks for little except for wanting to cuddle in a human’s lap or to…
CHARLY IS A PERFECT BOY. Just 7+ months old, this amazing combo of Labrador and Beagle is perfect in every way. He is sweet, affectionate, playful and great with dogs and humans of all ages. His former family who adopted him as an 8 week old pup has 6 children and only as he…
“I wanted to let you know about the passing of Tobias (he was called Poco when he was with you). He passed away on Saturday 4th November after having spent 10 years with us. We adopted him in 2007, along with Barney. We wanted to thank you for allowing us to spend 10 wonderful years…
TYSON HASN’T NOTICED THAT HE’S MISSING A LEG 🙂 This is Tyson, he’s only about a year and a half old but he’s been through more trauma than anyone should experience in a lifetime. He was abused as a puppy and lost his back leg. He has a heart of gold but has a little…
GHOST, A SENIOR BICHON WAS HIT BY A CAR, AND NEEDS A FOSTER HOME FOR A MONTH ASAP. This poor little Bichon was hit by a car and brought to an emergency vet. The owners didn’t have money for emergency veterinary care and decided to abandon him. His pelvis was fractured and he needed…
THIS GREAT BIG NEWFIE GUY NEEDS A FOSTER OR A FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME ASAP. Marius was bought as a puppy by an elderly lady and because of her age and his size, they were a terrible match. When he was 4 years old and she was 90, she gave him up to Gerdy’s. Marius lived…
MINDY HAD BOTH EYES REMOVED. Found abandoned in a dog park and brought to Gerdy’s with eyes so badly infected, they had to be removed. She is approximately 7-8 years old, bichon x. She is a real sweetheart, super friendly and quickly learning how to survive sightless. Her current foster family is very much…
EAT, PLAY, LOVE…PRETTY WELL DESCRIBES TEE’S NEEDS. A 1-year old, 75 lb. mostly labrador mixed with shepherd, Tee has been tossed around a bit but his morale has not really been affected and he is still a very goofy, happy guy. He was adopted as a pup by an elderly man who months later…
BE ONE OF HERO’S HEROES. Gerdy’s newest Hero comes in the shape of a 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd who was found struggling on the highway. He was rushed into one of our vet clinics which asked Gerdy if she would “take on” the medical care of this woeful soul. Being Gerdy, of…