It is with great sadness and a huge broken heart that I have to tell you that my sweet little angel, Bree, passed away Thursday, February 1st, 2018. Bree was a sweet-tempered little girl who lived life on her terms. When you came to visit, she’d bark in ecstasy the second you came into view,…
A SUNDAE EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! Sundae is about six years old and even though he is not a fan of dogs and other male cats, he does crave human companionship. He loves cuddles, car rides, being brushed, and snoozing on your lap! If you are looking for someone to cuddle in bed with…
NALA IS ABSOLUTELY CHARMING! Nala is a three year old Lab Boxer mix who has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is good with children 7 and older as long as they don’t go near her food. Good on her leash, she loves to go for long walks as long as she doesn’t meet other…
THIS PUPPY IS GUNG HO! Banjo, 4 months old, is fun-loving, affectionate and super smart. A typical puppy he needs to be kept busy and stimulated. His favorite things right now are playing fetch and chomping on his chew toys. Motivated by food and play he is ready and able to focus on learning new…
MEET OUR 16 YEAR OLD WONDER BOY. Kyle was found wandering the streets, almost blind with rotten teeth and matted fur. He was transferred from a local shelter to Gerdy’s Rescue. He had to have all of his teeth removed, and the first few days struggled with eating his food. After a few days in…
VERY SENIOR SIMBA. This 14 year old was found as a stray and was transferred to Gerdys from a local pound. Feisty, smart and pretty happy, Simba is ready to live out his final years in the comfort that he deserves. A great guy, friendly with cats and dogs and all people, it’s hard to…
ROSIE IS A DELICATE POWDERPUFF. This 10 year old Chinese Crested is a delight i every way. Only 8 pounds, but very confident and loving. She is smart as a whip and as delicious as cotton candy. She loves all living beings and adjusts easily. Ideal for someone who knows this delicate breed, who has…
TWO BEAUTIFUL SENIOR LADIES ARE LOOKING FOR LOVE! Calling all Schnauzer lovers! Bobbi is a healthy, stunning, silver 11 year old, 17 pound girl who gets along with other dogs and cats but is not used to children. She loves to be outdoors and to go on long walks. Bobbi is an escape artist so…
DOUBLE CUTE, DOUBLE FUN, DOUBLE PERFECT! Introducing HERO and ASLAN, twin Shi Poos who are pretty perfect. Litter mates and BFF’s they are attached at the hip. These two boys, barely 5 years old, weigh approx. 18 lbs. and are quiet, super sweet and quick learners. They will melt your heart. Hero is a bit…
GERDY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF A BOUNCING BABY PUP!!! Indie is a 9 1/2 month old, 90+ pound, Golden Labrador Retriever who is looking for a family who will continue his training. He is a very active pooch who needs a home where someone will play ball with him and take him for long…
Just an update of our “little prince” Max. Thanks so much for our gift ? Cheryl
February 22nd was Hendrix 3rd birthday!!
PATCH, ONLY 3, HAS HAD ENOUGH DISAPPOINTMENTS IN LIFE! My name is Patch, I am a 3 year, 12lbs, male Chihuahua I was brought here from California by my family to save me from euthanasia in a high kill pound, sadly my family did not anticipate that their dog would absolutely hate me. We did…
Just an update for Yummy who makes more and more progress every day.. She now cuddles ! Suzanne and family
THIS YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL GIRL NEEDS TO BE RE-HOMED. Jackie is a sweet happy and healthy girl with LOTS of energy! Unfortunately Jackie’s owner can no longer provide her with the time and care she needs, and it’s with a very heavy heart that he decided to find her a new home. Jackie is a…
DUSTY URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP. This 6 year old boy has had a rough time until now. He was badly neglected in his home, left for long hours in a cage in the basement, in the dark and undernourished. He came to the SPCA emaciated. Now rescued to safety, slowly but surely he is gaining…
Hi Gerdy Don’t believe that 3 years has passed since you had asked us to foster Barney. I think that you knew that Barb and I would fall in love with him along with Dasher. I remember you calling us and asking us if it would be ok if you came by to pick him…
AT 13 YEARS OLD, CARL STILL HAS A TON OF LIFE LEFT IN HIM. This dog is an angel, pretty perfect in every way. Found as a stray and nobody ever showed up for him, except Gerdys of course! He is super smart, super affectionate, likes dogs and cats, is housetrained, loves the car,loves to…
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…