Adele’s is a true “foster fail” story, actually a foster success story— in the best way possible! Adele’s rocky start has ended up as smooth sailing. In foster care for 6 months, first recovering from major surgery after she was dumped at 8 months old, needing surgery to remove a giant rope toy from her…
We adopted Daisy Sloan (a.k.a Sloan) about a month ago but it feels like forever. She fits into our lives so we’ll, it’s like she was meant to be ours. We are learning about her likes and dislikes every day. She’s learning to trust and enjoy life again. Daisy already has a favourite toy and…
SLOANE HAS COME A LONG WAY. When Sloane’s senior owner was diagnosed with terminal cancer and the daily routine and rituals they shared were suddenly halted, her world fell apart. She was dropped off at an overcrowded pound where she became super stressed and she had a total shut down. Gerdy’s responded to the urgent…
The owner of a 7-year-old shih-tzu mix passed away and the darling dog has been with a family member for 4 months but had been neglected. She has a lovely temperament and weighs about 25 lbs. She was adopted immediately by her foster.
Meet Ruby: Your Future Snuggle Buddy! Ruby is a sweet and affectionate 10-year-old Yorkie who absolutely loves life! This charming little lady is friendly, obedient, and always ready to shower her humans with love. Her delightful personality makes her an absolute joy to be around. She’s obedient, well-mannered, and fully housetrained, making her the perfect…
MEET ALFIE: THE ZOOMIES KING Alfie is a dynamo! His happy place is running zoomies with his little canine pals in his foster family’s backyard. Despite his active lifestyle, Alfie is also a big fan of cozying up on the sofa for some snuggle time. Alfie is smart, a quick learner and will thrive on…
GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY, YOU ARE PERFECT! Molly’s owner died and a kind neighbour took her in temporarily before contacting us. She is some sort of poodle mix and is a young seven year old. Molly is sweet-natured, happy, carefree and affectionate. Molly loves her walks, loves to play with toys and loves car rides.…
HIS NAME IS MARLEY BUT IT COULD BE GOOFY Meet Marley, a fun-loving, playful, goofy Golden Doodle. This 7+ year-old boy’s owners were forced to surrender him due to financial issues and he has settled in extremely well in his foster home. Marley is a social butterfly with a sweet and happy-go-lucky nature. He is…
ALFRED IN 3 WORDS—EAT, PLAY, LOVE Meet Alfred, an out-of-the-park adorable Schnorkie. Life for him at 9 months old is one big game. He is a strong advocate of enrichment puzzles, hunting for hidden treats around the house, or poking his head in a snuffle mat to find his dinner. Alfred can be a food…
MAX & COCO ARE A DREAM TEAM This too cute for words twosome are heart-melters. They check all of the boxes for perfect littles. Smart, affectionate, friendly, young and adorable beyond words. You cannot have one with the other; they are Luke and Leia, Mac and Cheese, Mickey and Minnie. Get the picture? They like…
Four-year-old Charlotte was hit by a car and abandoned for euthanasia. Gerdy’s stepped in and fulfilled all of her medical needs. Today she is completely healed and living her best life. Charlotte is a sweet, cuddly, adorable perfect little Yorkie who loves all humans and animals alike.
HAVE YOU EVER MET A REAL LIVE TEDDY BEAR? Meet Teddy Bear aka Teddy a pre-loved and pre-adored cuddle-bear, whose owner’s declining health has forced her to re-home him. Teddy is young and happy with every aspect of life and will fit right in just about anywhere. He likes dogs and people, has never met…
AFTER A FEW MONTHS IN FOSTER, NALI IS A DREAM DOG! NALI is a Swiss Shepherd, a working breed who is active and energetic and loves to be kept busy, stimulated and exercised. His beginning was tough on him, not for a lack of love and caring but Nali was just in the wrong place.…
LOOKING FOR PERFECTION? Jenson checks all the boxes when it comes to being a great dog–gentle temperament, stunning looks, friendly, cuddly, smart and playful. He is curious and keen to explore the world around him and he is so on board to learn new tricks and skills. Loved but neglected until now as his competition…
This Petal is full of life. This Cavalier King Charles is perfect in every way. She can fit right into any household-with kids, cats and dogs or an all adult no-pet home. She loves everyone she meets, particularly those who make a fuss over her. Kyral loves her toys, sniffing and exploring the great outdoors,…
WHEN IT COMES TO JOJO, 13 IS THE NEW 8.ADOPT A SENIOR! This 13-year-old American Eskimo dog is ready to embark on a new chapter in her life. JoJo is still spunky and playful at her age. She has only known one owner since she was a puppy and sadly the two, joined at the…
MEET ROSITA MARGARITA FLORITA CHIQUITA…BUT YOU CAN SIMPLY CALL HER ROSIE! Rosie is an adorable Chihuahua. Brought in from Mexico by a good Samaritan, she is currently living in a home with 3 cats and she has too much competition vying for the owner’s lap and the one-on-one human attention she craves. Between you and…
CHANDLER AND JOEY: BEST BUDS TOGETHER, FOREVER Actually, a father and son duo, Chandler is dad to Joey. Although each has his own character this bonded pair shares many characteristics: super affectionate, social and friendly with dogs of all sizes, love to cuddle on the sofa and burrow in their blankets, are both foodies, love…
GEO IS A JOY TO HAVE AROUND The Universe’s creation of this unusual combo of Chihuahua and a hairless Chinese Crested resulted in GEO, the most adorable little gremlin ever! Little GEO’s looks grow on you as you get to know his sweet, lovable nature. GEO is a quiet, low energy 10 year old who…
These irresistible mini-Schnauzers were so bonded at the time of their surrender that we didn’t have the heart to separate them. Gracie is shy, clearly never properly socialized with humans and Greta is outgoing and super-excited to greet everyone. They look out for each other and are BFF’s. A family experienced with small breed dogs,…
WE ARE BIG FANS OF BILLIE EYELASH! This 4 year-old mini-Schnauzer’s super long eyelashes are the envy of everyone. Billie’s one blue eye, one brown eye are a conversation piece; each eye evoking a different side of his personality. Billie was pretty timid when first rescued from a breeding facility as his socialization with humans…
Chandler’s lovable nature, his goofiness, and his loyalty to his people run true to the characteristics of his namesake. This handsome dude is pretty perfect with a few adorable quirks. Even though he comes from a busy household he seems to us best suited to a quiet environment where he can be the one and only…
Tiny Valkyrie is a super easy, sweet, smart mini-parti poodle. She loves all dogs and cats, big and small and loves to play chase with her canine friends. Such a perfect girl, her foster mom knew that she had to keep her forever. Valkyrie is two years old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Nora isa 3-year-old female Pomeranian. She is a live teddy bear, with a sweet, calm disposition. She craves a busy household, bring on the kids 8+!!! She loves long walks, humans, cats and small dog company and should not be alone long hours. She weighs approx. 6 lbs. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Rescued from a backyard breeder, Mitzi is timid at first but slowly warms up to new people and in new situations. Super smart she learns quickly and is willing to please. She will bond with someone who will give her the time and space she needs to get comfortable. Mitzi is beginning to enjoy the…
Super cute Arnaud goes with the flow. Rescued from a breeding facility, little Arnaud is a charmer. His crooked jaw makes his great looks even more adorable. Friendly, sweet and easy-going, Arnaud is happiest when snuggled into a human body. He gets along with dogs and can live with another mini one. Because Arnaud is…
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…
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…
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…
UPDATED! LILY-ANNE has started her leash walk and manners training and is doing great! Perky, curious, and exquisite, Lily-Anne (Lily) is waiting for someone to scoop her up and give her a chance to reach her potential to become a poster girl for her breed. Lily has all of the stuff it takes to be…
SMALL BUT MIGHTY This little 6+ lb. Chihuahua is slow to put all her cards on the table. At first meeting she presents as coy and timid. Within minutes her curiosity takes over and she will slowly saunter over for a sniff. She really does love people once she trusts; same with dogs, slow intro…
ARE YOU A DOBIE LOVER? PETITE EVA IS A LOVE BUG Dobermans have been given a bad rap. Unless people are Dobie lovers, they are often fearful of them and cross the street when they see them coming. In fact, “a well-socialized and properly trained Doberman is a loyal, gentle, and affectionate pet. Dobermans are…
MORE TO LOVE This past year has been traumatic for Bo. He suddenly found himself alone for too many hours after his litter mate and best buddy passed away last November and his owner returned to work full time. Bo got into a funk missing his pal and was assuaged only with extra treats and…
HOW CUTE IS THIS PUPPY? Only 4 + months old, Goldie, a standard parti poodle puppy fell (literally) on unfortunate circumstances and landed up with a leg fracture. Her owners were not able to provide the surgery or the post-operative care required and she was surrendered to Gerdy’s. We immediately had the fracture repaired and…
TRÈS BEAU, BO! Just over a year old, and a poster boy for his breed—a standard poodle, parti colour— Bo is a lot more than just a pretty face. His family dumped him off in a stranger’s yard claiming that they had to leave the country in a hurry without him. Gratefully, Bo was unaffected…
INJURED HUNTER NEEDS A FOSTER HOME TO REST AND RECOVER IN ! Hunter’s owners had no money to take him to a vet after he was hit by a car and, hoping that he would recover on his own, they waited three weeks to surrender him to a local shelter.Gerdy’s had him seen by a…
THIS TUXEDO CAT IS LAID BACK Three-year-old Alan is a handsome dude. He is gentle, affectionate, and loving. Alan is a lap cat who is not shy to ask for attention. He is very communicative, especially when he is hungry! He is confident, extremely good-natured and laid back and can live amicably with another cat., Crinkly toys…
MEET MAGICAL OZ We are sure that there is a mistake in his intake file which has Ozzy as a 14-15 year old (Morkie). However, his energy, excitement, curiosity and demeanour scream 9 or 10. Oz is a “no muss, no fuss” kinda guy who seamlessly adapted to the routine in his foster home. Oz is…
BORIS IS AN EASY-GOING GUY Boris is everything that cat lovers want in their pet—sociable, gentle, calm, affectionate, responsive. He loves his treats equally to his cuddles and politely asks to be pet under his chin. His luxurious coat can easily be maintained as he enjoys being brushed. Boris is agile and a great jumper,…
Hope and Tigron are hopelessly in love 💓💓💓 Hope is a stunning 2-year old black and taupe tabby with energy to spare. Even though she was found with a hind leg already amputated, she is confident, dominant, a bundle of curiosity and running everywhere. She found her soulmate in Tigron, a 4-year old handsome domestic…
HENRI THE CAVALIER Feisty, adorable Henry was a foster fail before we had the chance to post him for adoption! This five year old smart, curious boy was a challenge to his family when he first arrived. With patience, time and most importantly love, Henri has figured things out and has learned to trust and…
BABA MADE A COMPLETE TURNAROUND! Neglected and rejected in a former life, 1+ year old Baba has been given the opportunity to put his past behind him and begin again. On the run for a spell, terrified to get close to humans, Baba was exhausted, hungry and finally succumbed to safety with some good Samaritans. …