Hello to Gerdy and team, With great fondness and even greater sadness, we are letting you know that we said goodbye to Buster today, 3 months shy of his 14th birthday. Thanks to Gerdy and everyone who was involved all that time ago in taking a chance on us. He didn’t always listen, wasn’t always…
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For an hour you were mine. I loved you unconditionally for every second. We had a beautiful plan now that you were in the good care of Gerdy. A loving foster family was waiting for you. You were safe at last but your body was too weak and tired. I held you every step of…
LAYLA NEEDS A NEW HOME. Layla is a gorgeous 65 lb. Griffon Korthal, 8 years young and still super active. She is a smart, fun-loving, sweet and affectionate girl. Because of her genes as a hunter, no small animals in the home for Layla, medium and large breed dogs are ok. Layla requires a house,…
MISTY (AKA Minx) COULD SHARE EASTER WITH YOU! Misty had a rough beginning. She was found on the street during the cold Montreal winter. She now can’t imagine going back! She loves people, her bed, and playing with her dog friends. She’s missing one thing though. A forever home! Misty is a sweet cat, who is…
TIPPY IS MAGNIFICENT! She is a 3 1/2 year old semi long haired beauty. Tippy loves people and she just wants company so that she can chirp her happiness. She loves one on one interactive play and would do well in a quiet household. She is fine with dogs but no cats please! She has…
BUDDY IS A LAID BACK LAB!!! Buddy is an 8 yr old Lab mix who is just about perfect! He gets along with dogs (untested with cats but foster mom thinks he would be chill with them), and loves his human rescuers. He has been neutered and vaccinated and is housetrained. Like most labs, he…
BAXTER, A LOVABLE 90 POUND GOOFBALL! At 2 years old and 90 pounds, Baxter is a GREAT family dog who loves to play ball, lie in front of the fireplace on a snowy evening, and then give kisses! He has been neutered and his vaccines will be updated shortly. This stunningly handsome boy loves company…
WANT TO RESCUE A BULLDOG? CHARLIE NEEDS A RETIREMENT HOME! Charlie (aka as Chuck) is a miracle boy. He was brought into a local vet clinic for euthanasia with his two siblings. They were all horribly neglected and in bad shape. The vet saved Charlie and contacted Gerdy to help get his medical needs sorted…
MICKEY NEEDS A NEW HOME! Mickey is a 12 yr old Bichon mix who is a very active and affectionate dog. He loves to play and to chew on his rawhide shoes while keeping an eye on you. He always wants to be close to his people and to sleep with them. Like to sit…
FOR HE’S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, WHICH NOBODY CAN DENY! Meet Gizmo, a 9-month old Pug puppy whose owners had to surrender because of illness in the family. This adorable boy loves everything and everyone, even cats! He loves to play with dogs, big and small and is an excited, happy guy. Gizmo is housetrained,…
SNOOKY JUST ISN’T BRAVE! In spite of being a big 80 pound boy, Snooky, a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix, is a 7 yr old scaredy cat! He is affectionate and loving and gets along with cats. He takes medication to help with his anxiety (afraid of sudden noises and strangers, even at a distance) but…
Happy Holidays! We are “going green” by posting our 2018 newsletter online. Read about our challenges, successes, and ongoing projects. Your continued support, whether emotional, physical, or financial helps us transform heartbreaking situations into happy endings. Gerdy Newsletter_2018_EN_ƒ Joyeuses Fêtes! Nous prenons le virage vert en publiant notre infolettre 2018 en ligne! Lisez tout à…
Holy Smokes, it’s Smokey!!! Smokey is an interactive and engaging 1 1/2 year old, just wanting to be one of the family. Although she enjoys sitting in laps and being petted, she definitely has an affinity toward men. She’s very vocal, demanding attention, play or food, even climbing into the fridge, as you can see.…
Hi Gerdy, We adopted our adorable Chico from you in 2014. He keeps us healthy with his two walks per day. He has skin issues which require frequent baths and medication every two days. We love him to pieces. Here is our beautiful boy. Thanks, Sue and Ahmad
Our beautiful gentle Ben died November 7th at home surrounded by his four-legged buddies,Trooper,Coco and Jessie. We had the good fortune of having Ben as part of our family for 7 years. He came from Gerdy and enjoyed a life full of love, walks, visits to his country house in Vermont and the freedom of…
REIGN IS NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE ! Supersmart Reign is just 2 years old and a petite 30+ lbs. terrier mix. Affectionate and human centric, she bonds quickly and is eager to please. She is a quick learner and very treat motivated which makes her easy to train. Reign is equally comfortable with quiet…
ROMEO WAS RESCUED IN MEXICO! People on holiday saw badly injured Romeo on the street and decided he had to be helped. Once in Canada, his recovery continued; he has healed completely and is housetrained. We are now looking for a quiet family where at least one person is at home most of the time.…
TAMMY,12+, FOUND HERSELF ALL ALONE IN THE STREET. This sweet senior mini-poodle is looking for a kind and loving retirement home. Recently found roaming the streets in pretty bad shape, she was saved but never claimed and is now available for adoption. After a full vet check up, a dental cleaning and a day at…
October 2018 When Radley came into Gerdys Rescue almost a year ago as a young pup diagnosed with severe neurological problems, no one was sure that he would make it to his first birthday. Well baby, look at him now, a few weeks short of one year old, living the life with his patient and…
MEET LIZZIE AND MIKEY! This pair has been through very tough times and have survived by being together. Lizzie and Mikey are both a year and a half and have had 4 kittens together…. all successfully adopted at 9 weeks old. They are so bonded that when she would lay down to nurse the babies,…
Meet determined Dumpling, a stunning tortoiseshell who managed to survive her entire short life on the street. This one year-old girl’s struggle has come to an end as we intend to find her a safe and loving home. Naturally, she is a little shy, but has already progressed in leaps and bounds, as she learns…
October 2018 Beautiful Carrie (was Cranberry) is leading a very happy life. This senior girl, almost 11 years old, looks amazing.
In Memoriam Beautiful loving goofy Finn was a special dog. He was a young Lab/Collie mix who was unfortunately very very ill; he could not properly digest any type of food. Gerdy did every test and every procedure possible to keep this wonderful boy alive and free from pain. His human companion and mother was…
Although it appears that Philip has spent most of his four years surviving on the streets, he is confident, affectionate and craving love. Philip gets along fantastically well with dogs and must be placed in a busy home that includes at least one dog. He’s fine with cats, not paying much attention to them. Although…
Jake enjoying the Summer of 2018 at the lake with Sandy, also adopted from Gerdys.
REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! Two sweetie pies, Rosie and Daisy, came from the same puppy mill seizure a year ago. We are sure that they are sisters. They ended up in different foster homes and were quickly adopted. Daisy found herself looking for a home again as due to serious health reasons, the…
JESSIE IS A REAL TOMBOY. This tiny, senior Yorkie was given up by her family as they no longer had the time for her that she required. A curious busybody, Jessie loves to explore, sniff and chase—after all Yorkies were bred for hunting and burrowing! Almost 9 years old, this girl has the energy of…
Fabulous Phoebe! Phoebe, a survivor of a horrible puppy mill, is an adorable 5-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. She was so fearful of all humans when she went to her foster home, but with love, patience and the help of the other dogs in the home, Phoebe came out of her shell. The wonderful foster family adopted…
TAMMIE IS 2 YEARS OLD AND READY TO GO HOME WITH YOU! Tammie was surrendered because her owner was moving and couldn’t take her with him. She is a ball of sweetness with eyes that melt your heart. She is both active and lazy, adores her walks or cuddling on the couch equally. Tammie needs…
After a long and sad history for this 2 year old Dobie, LouLou found her match and is living the life. Her new family had the love and patience that she needed. No longer underweight and frantic, LouLou has found true happiness.
RUBY WANTS TO BE LOVED BY YOU. This beautiful little 8 lb. 4 year old brindle Chihuahua simply loves to be loved. She is an uber cuddler and adores the human touch. She is a very polite, obedient and loyal girl! Although curious, Ruby is timid when in new situations but slowly warms up and…
SENIOR LEO IS SAD AND MISSING HIS PEOPLE. Ten years old, found as a stray and never reclaimed, handsome Leo is looking for a lap to lay his head on. It is clear that he was loved and equally curious as to why no one came looking for him. Weighing approximately 100 lbs. this giant…
MAMA BETTY ! Betty was saved from a dog meat farm only 2 weeks before she was ready to give birth. She has been living in a loving foster home in Montreal’s West Island, where she gave birth to 10 healthy puppies. Now that her lovely puppies found their forever families, it’s now time to…
JANE, A CLASSIC ENGLISH BULLDOG, IS VERY SILLY! Bought from a pet store as a pup, Jane has lived with the same family for 5+ years. All was well until the babies started coming and although Jane loves the kids, her stout strong body and her energy became too much for the household. True to…
MEET TONY TERRIFIC. This super perfect Yorkie was bought off the internet and surrendered to a local pound 6 months later, because the people decided they didn’t want a dog. Although 9 years old Tony loves being active with his dog friends, loves his walks and exploring the garden. When done with his activities, he…
AUGUST 2018 Two years ago today, we were blessed with the opportunity to adopt our now fur baby Maggie. At first I was a bit nervous. She was over weight and had some attitude issues with men and children, but in a very short time, she did a 180. With lots of walks and a…
AUGUST 2018 Hi Gerdy’s! A big thank you for bringing little Ricardo into our family. He enjoys his daily morning walks on the mountain with his brother Wally, loves to help out in the kitchen, and charms everyone who passes him in the street with his goofy smile and happy gait. Despite his hearing loss…
TIKA IS ONE SPECIAL GIRL! At 8 years old, she has the spunk and joie de vivre of a puppy! She loves everyone and is thriving in a household where life is busy and everyone takes the time to pat, hold and love her. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and undergone much needed dental work.…
Celebrating with well-deserved treats! Maki the Mermaid
NOMINATED FOR THE CUTEST PUPPY EVER AWARD! Meet Jett, a 9 week old lab/pittie mix. This cuteness overload boy is a tabula rasa who is already the cutest, smartest, and most loving pup ever! An opportunity to shape his future awaits the lucky family who gets to adopt him, a family who has the time…
6-month old Lilly is a little ball of energy – every second she is awake is playtime for her. Despite being a survivor of a fall from the third-floor balcony, Lily is very adaptable, stress-free and laid back. Her broken leg is fully healed, she has had all of her inoculations, she’s been spayed and…
ATTENTION PUG LOVERS! Meet Winston, an adorable, silly 5 year old Pug. Winston is a very easy, happy-go-lucky little guy. He gets along great with his older, large breed foster brother and couldn’t care less about the resident cat. He is very curious and interested in meeting all dogs, and he loves making new human…
October 2018 Beautiful Heidi, loves car rides especially on the way to Terracotta Park, her favorite place July 2018 Hi everyone, Heidi seems to be enjoying her second summer with us! Her favourite activities include burying her toys, going on car rides and going on long walks to her favourite parks! Mel and Chris Hello,…