BARLEY WAS FOUND AS A STRAY; NO ONE CAME LOOKING FOR HIM This extremely handsome Lhasa/Shih Tzu mix is approximately 7 years old and weighs 18 pounds. He is a real charmer, extremely affectionate, and gets very attached to his humans. When he meets dogs for the first time, he usually gives them a hard time,…
MORPHINE Morphine was a lovely little black and white cat with a glamourous “Norma Jean” beauty spot, who gave our daughter Katie 17 years of personality, attitude, great times, endless love and warm companionship. She was a true Gerdy Cat, feisty and so sweet. We all loved her from the first minute we saw her,…
BLAKE IS SO GOOD NATURED AND LOVES TO PLEASE! Blake, a 10-month golden retriever, is a lovely boy. Blake entertains himself rolling in the grass, finding sticks, spending hours chomping on his chew toys or carrying a random sock in his mouth. He is a fun dog to have around, is quite smart and highly…
In Loving Memory of our darling JAY J, passed February 16, 2019 from Roger & Judy Cameron family JayJ was an Old Soul, an adult Husky/GSD mix. Gerdy had a call from a pound she could have him if she’d take him, otherwise he was going to be euthanized, as a stray, because one of his…
MIKA’S MOM SAYS SHE IS PERFECT! And that is why it is breaking her heart to have to find this love bug a new home. At only 7 months old, this beautiful lab/husky/shepherd mix is an amazing little pup. She has been spayed and her vaccines are up to date. She loves to play with…
PRINCESS POSY IS SMALL BUT MIGHTY! This 3 year old Chorkie (Yorkie/Chihuahua mix) is smart, playful and full of wonderful energy. Although she can be unsure at first with new people, she quickly warms up and is a super-affectionate, gentle pooch. Posy likes to be the center of attention in her foster home whether “hogging”…
AT ONLY ONE YEAR OLD, TIMMY JUST GOT A NEW LEASE ON LIFE. Found lost on the street, Tim was picked up by a kind volunteer from a rescue group that was unable to locate his owner and then Gerdy’s was contacted. Lucky for him because a full vet exam showed him to have a…
NALA IS PRETTY PERFECT! Nala, a 5-year-old lab mix was recently brought here from a shelter in Mexico where she lived for over 4 years before some kind Montrealers rescued her. The couple have been fostering her to get to know her and to ready her for adoption. This well-balanced, lovely girl took no time at all…
COCO MAY HAVE A FEW ISSUES, BUT THERE IS SO MUCH GOOD Coco lived with a family for 6 years before he was abandoned to a shelter and was quickly adopted out to a second family, 1 ½ years ago. Adopted with great intentions, Coco’s most recent owner found out that she was pregnant a…
SWEETNESS PERSONIFIED! This 3 year old Lhasa mix was given up as his owners busy lives did not include him. Left alone for too many hours per day, they realized that he deserved more. He is a pretty perfect boy—housetrained, smart, affectionate, good with kids, cats and dogs. He will bark to alert new and…
PABLO: SUPER SMART AND AFFECTIONATE! Loved dearly by his owner, sadly, Pablo has to be re-homed because of severe allergies in the family. This 24 lb. bundle of happiness is just 2.5 years old and probably a mix of Jack Russell terrier, Pointer and hound. Pablo is an active dog and loves to run, walk and…
OSCAR IS AN ARISTOCRATIC CANINE. Oscar carries himself like a silver-spooned prince. He is an elegant, handsome dude. This easy peasy, long-haired Daschund is actually pretty perfect in every way. He is 8 years old, loves everybody and everything. He LOVES to play ball, knows the basic doggie commands and adores relaxing in the sun…
SWEET SENIOR FRANKIE HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED FOR TOO LONG NOW? This one-eyed sassy senior lady keeps being overlooked. It’s her turn now! Her foster parents are expecting their own human bundle of joy very soon and being around with the commotion and disturbance of a newborn is not what’s best for Frankie. This beautiful 12…
Tough day for Freddy…. Thank you again, Gerdy, for bringing us Freddy! It’s been ten years and we (and Tibbit) love every moment of him! xoxoxo Muffy and Zoe
Hello everyone. It’s been quite some time, but wanted to let you know that Molly will soon be 12 and she’s doing great. She enjoys her daily walks around town as well as our strolls up back to our camp. She gets lots of compliments on how great she looks for her age. Thank you…
Hello everyone at Gerdys, 3 years ago today, I met Becks (formerly Indy), who has since changed my life. I’m so lucky that we found each other. He is the sweetest and smartest boy 🙂 Thank you to all the volunteers for the amazing work that you do. With love, Becks and Ziggy
In memory of a beautiful dog who joined our family..made us lose our hearts to him and gave everyone a reason to love him. Hoping your last years with us gave you happiness and comfort…we are missing you…you are the reason I give to everyone who asked why I chose to foster….Miss you pup..xx ~Patricia…
Austin, unfortunately you were too sick by the time Gerdys rescued you, but your foster family—human and canine—adored you during your short time with them. Austin you were a winner, loved by all who met you. R.I.P. big guy. ~December 2018
This almost 10 year old Shi Poo certainly tested the limits with his owners. They loved him unconditionally, he could do no wrong. Adorable, playful, a real “Dennis the Menace” and stunning to look at. You will be so missed. ~April 2019
CHARLIE IS DIABETIC BUT HE LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS! Charlie’s owner has become ill and is unable to care for him. He is 9 years old and full of beans but besides having an elevated heart murmur he has just been diagnosed with diabetes. Certainly far from a life sentence but a…
CHARM IS LOOKING FOR LOVE! Meet Charm, a 4 month old Yorkie/terrier mix puppy who has just come in to Gerdy’s Rescue. Charm is sweet and adorable and will be a wonderful addition to her new family. Children should be 8+ as she is still quite young. An ideal home will have another young confident…
She was a fine dog – funny, loving, perfectly behaved with people (less so with dogs she didn’t care for) and absolutely death on squirrels. Her infamous bark (unloved by some) is now silenced, and she is gone to a better place, where treats are plentiful, and squirrels are slow. We loved her, and will…
There’s a four-legged hole in our hearts and home today as we say goodbye to our beloved Brovko. Since day one, he has always been with us at the office where he enjoyed spending the day with students and staff. He touched the lives of everyone he met with his charming smile, gentle soul and…
SADLY AT 9+ YEARS OLD, CAFÉ NEEDS TO BE RE-HOMED This senior boy is looking for a new home. Re-homed 2 years ago because his elderly owner fell ill, his current family has tried very hard to make it work but he is too stressed in their environment. This adorable tan and white Shih Tzu…
PUPPY LOVE. THE BEST KIND ♥️♥️♥️ Phoebe is a little 2 month old tornado! This mixed breed girl is curious and not afraid of anything. She’s an explorer and everything she finds, she considers a new toy. Everything in her path : socks, handkerchiefs, books. Although it may make one smile at her mischievousness, one must…
LEFT FOR DEAD FROM KNIFE WOUNDS, AMAZING LOLITA IS NOW READY FOR ADOPTION Weighing in at around 30 pounds, Lolita is a 1-1½ year-old terrier mix from Mexico. She was attacked with a machete and left for dead. Thankfully, a rescue shelter was able to patch her up and nurse her back to health. Her…
SOYA WAS ABANDONED AT 15 YEARS OLD! This beautiful, spry girl is looking for a retirement home. Still playful with her foster siblings, sweet, loving, affectionate and smart, Soya deserves a lucky break. She is chill, independent but loves attention when offered. Soya is still up for a rambunctious game of tag with another dog…
BELLE, BELLA, BELISSIMA The newest addition to our Gerdy family is Belle. As you can see by her looks, she lives up to her name. Belle is a five-year old domestic long-hair with a temperament as beautiful as her looks. She is quiet, playful and affectionate. She is in the best of health, spayed, and…
NOW, THIS IS A DYNAMIC DUO ? Snooky (7 years old) and Mackenzie (6 years old) definitely have a love affair. Our wish is that they be adopted together. Although not from the same litter, they are both rescues from city shelters and they have been living together for almost 5 years. They are a…
DOES IT GET CUTER THAN THIS? Skippy is a 1+ year old, 6 lb. Bichon. Although a little frightened when he firsts meets people, Skippy usually warms up pretty quickly with some yummy treats. He will need a little more work on socialization, especially when new people come into the house. He hasn’t yet been exposed to a…
LITTLE ANNIE NEEDS A VERY SPECIFIC HOME Seized from a puppy mill, this 6 year old poodle needs a very experienced home. She prefers female humans to males and loves all dogs, big and small. Typical of a mill survivor, Annie lacked socialization with humans and for the most part is fearful of any new…
RAISED IN A PUPPY MILL, HOPE IS LEARNING HOW TO TRUST PEOPLE. Only 3 ½ years old this 10 lb., beautiful poodle was raised in a small puppy mill and was never socialized with human beings. She has done super well in her foster home, has learned to trust her foster mom, and is very…
SNOW’S STORY IS A SAD ONE THAT NEEDS A HAPPY ENDING! This vogue model beauty was seized from a puppy mill. Only 4 years old, this 12 lb., mini-poodle mix was used to produce puppies, that was her life. Never socialized with humans, she has a hard time warming up to new people and new…
We wanted to let everyone know about the passing of Mr. Tucker on Feb 13, 2019. From the time Gerdy dropped him off at our home he was immediately part of our family. We referred to him as our Wal-Mart greeter because he would go out and escort any visitor in. He had a great…
RORY IS A YOUNG SPIRITED PUP Rory is 1 year old Yorkshire terrier, saved from a pound in Northern Quebec. This 9-10 lb. boy was adopted by a family and given up because of his fear of young children. Rory needs a new beginning with an adult family who will work with his insecurity with strangers…
POOKIE’S LUCK IS ABOUT TO CHANGE Pookie, has survived 5 unhappy years. She was used as a puppy producer by a backyard breeder with little or no exposure to people. With the help of an experienced and dedicated foster mom she is slowly coming around when meeting new people and In dealing with new situations.…
RIMA IS SUPER SWEET AND SUPER ZEN This 6 ½ year old girl is pretty perfect in every way. She is a survivor from a small puppy mill seizure and has adapted to her new life and freedom very well with the help of her wonderful foster moms. She is calm, easy to have around…
Bonjour, Bongiorno, Hi, I am Bonnie the Frenchy celebrating my 2nd year with my Italian-Canadian family. I am so happy and international!
10-year old Maisie was rescued from a sparse basement apartment when her previous guardian was placed in a palliative care. This exquisite and unusual tortoiseshell Persian has regained her appetite and is playing with toys which she probably never had before. Her foster home includes two huge dogs and another cat and she has no…
Sweet Donnie was in a home for almost a year, but life circumstances changed and we now have to find a permanent home for this guy yet again. Donnie is a people cat, following his person around for cuddles or play. He also loves cats. ¸ Friendly and calm, 3 year-old Donnie has been neutered…
To all at Gerdys I just read your newsletter on line and what amazing things you accomplished last year it makes my heart melt. Mr Zee and JJ send Christmas kisses to you all. Forever grateful for you blessing us with Mr Zee. This little furry boy has captured our hearts. JJ is 15 in…
Merry Christmas from Rodney the tripawed boy and family. Finley the Husky is my new brother, but I am still the boss!
MIA IS A SMALL GIRL, WITH A BIG PERSONALITY Mia was found as a stray a few months ago, adopted out by the person who found her, returned to the finder and then hit by a car, resulting in a fractured pelvis. She has healed well and is slowly back to an active exercise regime.…
I am writing to you tonight to thank you for allowing us to adopt Lou, formerly Milou, almost 12 years ago. Today was his last day with us before passing over, and we have plenty of amazing and loving memories of him. We loved him everyday, and will continue to love him. Thank you for giving us…