The eldest, at 8 years old, of 10 dogs rescued from a backyard breeder. Barley, a Shih Tzu, is a love machine, sweet, and so easy to have around. He loves all dogs and all people and is a poster boy for his breed. Although Barley is pretty chill, he can have bouts of zoomiess…
Bonjour! Hi! We are pleased to share our 2023 newsletter with you. This has been a roller coaster year for Gerdy’s Rescue, with the passing of our founder Gerdy Cox-Gouron this past February and the unprecedented amount of abandons. This year we are only offering you our newsletter in digital format to reduce our carbon…
Ollie & Ivy foster fails! Love these 2 little chi chis I adopted from Gerdy’s this year! Merry Christmas! -Deb S.
This little cutie is now known as Roo! She is doing great! She loves her new life and loves her walks with her cousin Guinness! She is a cuddle bug and enjoys outings and car rides. She has been a wonderful addition to the family. Thanks Gerdys! ✌️ ❤️ Susan C.
Ozzy is quite an independent thinker. He would love to be the one to decide where we go on our walks. He is a smart little dog and quite funny. The Energizer Bunny has nothing on Ozzy, he has so much energy! -Louise L.
DAISY IS A 5 YEAR OLD MINPIN WITH DASCHUND LEGS The epitome of adorableness, Miss Daisy is diminutive with her squat legs. Of course, she is unaware of this and carries on like her long-legged relatives. Daisy has the sweetest nature. She has an engaging, charming personality and wiggles up to say hi to everyone…
My heart was broken at the loss of my last Gerdy’s rescue boy. A handicapped, adorable, Shih Tzu. I was left with Bernie, my Welsh terrier. Also from Gerdy’s Rescues — he was also brokenhearted and moping around. Along came Inko a poodle/beagle mix.. much larger & filled with strange & difficult behaviour … With…
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD TEDDY IS A JOY TO BE AROUND This cute-as-pie guy didn’t have to wait very long before being scooped up. He has found his forever home.
THIS TIME ‘ROUND, 14-YEAR-OLD LUPE IS HOPING FOR A FOREVER HOME The common narrative of dogs outliving their owners is Lupe’s story. After the passing of her original owner she was circulated from friend to friend and finally landed in a “safe house” for the last several months. Lupe is now 14 and is hoping…
PUP LENNOX IS IN TRAINING AND DOING GREAT! At 10 months old, happy-faced Lennox is an overgrown puppy in need of routine, structure and consistency. Young and smart he is a quick learner, treat motivated and has started obedience training. Lennox’s activity had been limited until now as his owners, with great intentions, took him…
YOGI IS SMALL BUT MIGHTY! Sweet Yogi was surrendered to a high-kill shelter because of a no-pet clause in the owner’s lease. We were alerted to his post by a volunteer and quickly went to save him. His nature is soft and loveable; he is affectionate and a cuddle bug. His looks are fragile but…
Maki is almost 9 years old now! Crazy how time flies. Since we’ve moved here to Vancouver Maki has taken up swimming and hiking and is just a delight! ~ Joey
R.I.P. REDD LOVER, WARRIOR, ESCAPE ARTIST, FRIEND TO ALL POSTER BOY.
Our beautiful Foxxy came to us a few months ago – so shy, so quiet. Then, the first walks, the first treats, the first cuddles came and she opened up. She’s fun and playful yet calm. We cannot believe our luck to have been matched with her. We both work from home and every day,…
The New Adventures of Lady the Grey Our Lady met us last September 17th. It was love at first sight. Although she did not understand why we were taking her to a new kingdom, this sweet and gentle soul immediately bonded with her new family. Shy and timid at first, finicky about her diet, she…
Bubba has been with us for 11 months now and we couldn’t be happier. He has brought so much joy to us all including my mom’s 11 year old terrier who now acts like a puppy. Bubba and I are still a work in progress trying to manage his leash reactivity but he is a…
Jagger came to our home on August 8th, 2022 as a temporary Foster. We loved him so much and he fit in so well, that we officially adopted him on October 2nd. Aside from totally devoted new-to-him “pawrents”, Jagger now also has a new fur brother named Keeva, who is only 7 months younger. His family…
Hello, A little update on Harry (formerly Barry): His stress level has greatly reduced since April. He’s still not a fan of being without his human but hopefully one day he’ll realize I’m always coming back. He’s a big fan of walks, naps and chasing squirrels or seagulls! Lol He’s fit in with his “sister“…
OH, WHAT A GOOD BOY I AM! Cachou is a pretty perfect, uber cute mini senior poodle mix. This 5 lb. pipsqueak has a wonderful nature—sweet, friendly and affectionate. He is a smart guy and a quick learner who has adapted well to his foster home in just a week. Not a major athlete, but…
Our little princess has come a long way since arriving as a very anxious dog into our home as a foster this past April. We knew there was a wonder dog behind all that anxiety. We fell in love with her and felt she would a perfect fit for our family. So she became a…
Wonderful Lola! Our energetic sweet girl enjoys her daily walks, daily rubs, kisses, naps and of course her cantaloupe ! We are grateful and feel blessed to have our sweet girl. Special thanks to Gerdy’s hard working Team, who through many years of experience, pairs pets and pet parents with the best matches possible. A…
Meet 4 year old Oscar, our beautiful black long-haired boy. Oscar is playful but also needs his own personal space to chill. He is a little shy at first but warms up quickly when you gain his trust. (Food is the key!) He loves window watching, rolling on rugs, and head scratches. Oscar would thrive…
YURI WANTS TO BE YOUR BEST MATE! This uber handsome 10-year-old is ready to begin his next stage of life. Affectionate and friendly and great to have around, Yuri would love a quiet adult home. He is interactive and a best buddy who you can share your deepest thoughts with or enjoy a movie with…
Harley Sept 24, 2007 – Aug 8, 2021 Harley was a special boy who loved to cuddle and play fetch. He was such a brave boy right up until he took his last breath, going peacefully in his sleep. Sadly missed by his sister Salley and of course his Mom. R.I.P my brave boy. xoxo…
Today is our Gerdy’s cat Steini’s 13 year anniversary of his adoption. Steini had been a street cat whose back leg had been hit by a car and Gerdy’s Rescues & Adoptions took him in and provided emergency surgery to Steini. Steini was formerly called “Pretty Boy” by Gerdy’s Rescue & Adoptions. Gerdy specifically talked…
AT ELEVEN WEEKS THIS PUPPY HAS WOWED US. Maui has stolen our hearts, Surrendered to our rescue after only two weeks with her new family, Maui’s mom was highly allergic to her and had no choice but to re-home her. She is sweet, well-mannered, a quick learner and will make a great pet in almost…
“LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A TWIN TO SHARE THE RIDE.” These adorables are identical twin sisters, found at approx. 3 weeks old, where they were left to die in a box on the roadside. They are currently 9 weeks old, closely bonded and ready for their best life, together. Hand raised…
PRETTY PERFECT! Take a look at Pretty’s smile. It’s an accurate picture of the happy dog that she is. This easy-going girl doesn’t ask for or need very much. People to kiss, blankets to roll in and a few doggy beds and toys around the house and she’s good to go. Pretty loves every human…
INTERESTED IN A GAME OF FETCH? FRISBEE? Onyx is a superstar! Most often found with a ball in his mouth, he is playful, athletic, easy-going, affectionate, and smart. Onyx is ready for a dynamic family who can keep him busy as well as schedule cuddle time with him on the sofa. Another young, active small…
We sadly have to say that Marco passed away 2 weeks ago. He was so special and our hearts won’t soon recover. He helped to raise a 10 year old to a now university student and our house is very empty now. Here are some photos from the last 9 years he had a beautiful Life…
GOTTA LAP? Cute-as-a-button Pepper would settle in happily with a family with time on their hands. Curling up on the sofa with you, or hanging out on your lap are her top priorities. This chubette has been overfed and under exercised and is now in boot camp mode to knock off a few lbs. Pepper…
Harry Skrimsli was a quiet and observant cat who always seemed to know what was going on in the house. Slow to trust, but very affectionate, once you knew him, you never stopped loving him. He was incredibly smart and always seemed to know how we were feeling. He liked to watch shows with us…
We were so blessed to have Jessie in our lives for almost ten years. He was a brave and sweet-natured little man who loved to bury his favorite toy in the garden only to promptly dig it up and bring it to the door, proudly wagging his tail and covered in dirt. He took it…
SK is a 13 year old spitfire who belonged to a homeless person. Unfortunately illness prevented his owner who loved him very much, to hold on to SK any longer and he was surrendered to Gerdy’s. He is living proof that in canine years 13 may just be the new three! Despite having all of…
Meet Goose, our newest arrival. He’s a stunning semi long-haired black cat with tinges or grey on his fur and big yellow eyes. Although this two year-old doesn’t actually play Duck, Duck, Goose, he does play Hide and Seek, hiding and jumping out to surprise you in his enthusiasm. Goose has boundless energy and so…
LOOKING FOR LOVE? THEN PIPER MAY JUST BE “THE ONE”. You may never find a more loving and loyal canine companion than Piper. Once she chooses her human(s) she will be loyal to the max. Her happiest moments are snuggling and hanging out with her people. Piper is playful, bouncy and engaging and always up…
Stubborn, and independent but also devoted and loving PIN left us on March 8th, 2021 aged 13+ years. We always considered ourselves privileged Gerdy chose us to care for this wonderful dog who became such a central part of our family.Thank you Gerdy and thank you PIN for bringing so much happiness into our lives.…
Hi everyone Can’t believe it is 6 years ago today that Barney arrived here at his forever home. He is doing great and we love him to bits! He loves to run around the backyard with his sister Dasher and napping in front of the window wherever the sun is shining in. Anyhow just thought…
In Memoriam Siggi was adopted from Gerdy’s on Saturday, May 5, 2005 and died of natural causes, unassisted on Saturday, February 27, 2021. We had always promised Siggi that he would die in his own home, in his own place and without assistance; if God wanted him back then God could take him back. Siggi…
He was an angel sent from God, Charlie was born on the 21st of May in 2003 and he had a wonderful life. In 2020 we all turned into snow birds and loved it. Charlie made friends everywhere we went ( 20 cities without snow). We used to go for long walks at the various…
Cela fera 1 an en février que nous sommes réunis et on file le parfait bonheur! Les journées ne sont pas banales; marches dans les bois, camping, chalet, on fait même du vélo dans un petit carrosse! Hé oui… je suis une grande voyageuse🐶!! Dès que cette pandémie sera terminée, on pourra aller vous rencontrer lorsque…
Thank you Marilyn and Gerdy for bringing Trooper into our lives. While we were only supposed to foster him while his foster family went away for the week, after about 24 hours with him we knew we could never give him back. Adopting a senior dog is no easy feat, the love and devotion you…
Mibou, (me-bou) and Touti (pronounced Tootsie) are looking for a new home where they will be together forever! Both healthy males have been neutered, vaccinated, and sadly declawed on their front paws. Mibou is a tabby, who like his brother, has never been outside but loves to watch from the window. Touti was rescued as…
To Gerdy, My dear friend It is with a shattered heart I am letting you know Sid passed away. After a lengthy fight to a degenerative hips condition, Sid couldn’t get up or walk anymore. This morning he closed his eyes peacefully at the vetenarian, cuddled by my side. We lost a companion, a friend…