THIS SWISS SHEPHERD PUPPY NEEDS A JOB! ARE YOU HIRING? Already tall and majestic like his famous namesake, growing Denali is only 8 months old. He is a Swiss Shepherd, a working breed who is active and energetic and needs to be kept busy, stimulated and exercised. His beginning was tough on him, not for…
Meet some of the dogs and cats who have already found their forever families. Once cared for by Gerdy’s Rescues and Adoptions, these wonderful pets are now enjoying happy new lives.
Every adoption is merits a celebration! While these pets are no longer available, they remind us how powerful adoption can be and the joy it brings to both animals and the people who welcome them home.
Ready to open your home and your heart to pets in need? Take a look at our dogs for adoption to meet the pets still waiting for their chance at a forever home.
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…
LOOKING FOR A HOUSEMATE? I am an independent young lady, 7+ years old, who is super low-maintenance and can entertain herself for hours. I enjoy having my own life, but don’t misunderstand me I am loving and affectionate and do need you too but I am not “needy”. I will be there for you, your…
REALLY, THERE ARE NO WORDS… Meet Rico, a 6 month old adorable, pretty perfect pup. Sadly his owner suddenly became unwell and put him in our care. He is a happy-go-lucky little guy, loves to be with his person (people) and gets along well with other small dogs. He loves all people he meets. Rico…
VERY SENIOR DOG NEEDS A FOREVER RETIREMENT HOME! Whiskey, an almost 16 -year-old pup was surrendered at a local shelter recently and Gerdy’s came to his rescue. Whiskey is still an active, spry old guy who loves affection and is great with all people. He is ok with some dogs and can probably live with…
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…
UPDATE! ENZO IS NOW IN TRAINING AND HAVING A BALL…LITERALLY Six year old Enzo is a mixed breed-it’s your guess. He is a loyal and goofy dude with traits of many breeds. He is athletic, energetic, adventurous but can be a lazy couch potato too. He is comfortable in a family setting and but must…
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…
IS IT A POOGLE, A BEAGLEPOO, A BEAGLEDOODLE OR A BEAGAPOO? LET’S CALL INKO A POOGLE INKO’s looks may very well resemble many breeds but we know for sure that this adorable dude’s mom was a Beagle and his dad a black Poodle. So, it’s no surprise that this Poogle is a smart, curious, active…
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,…
UPDATE! READY FOR ADOPTION SADLY, YOSHI & SATCHI HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THEIR PAST BEHIND, BUT THEY ARE READY FOR A HAPPY NEW LIFE! These two beauties were left off at a local pound when their loving owner who acquired them as puppies was hospitalised with terminal cancer. Because they are bonded siblings, separating them…
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…
TWO CHIS IN A POD! Ollie and Ivy come as a pair, although different ages (9 and 11) and adopted at different times, they are similar in every way and are “attached at the hip”. Both are snuggly, sociable, friendly and affectionate but of course being chihuahuas they may be a bit nervous for the…
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. …
LITTLE, HAPPY SHAILO WILL BE YOUR FOREVER SIDEKICK Wanna play ball? Frisbee? Go for a jog? I’m your guy!I am a pretty simple guy and I know what I like and what I don’t like (this is a short list).I love all humans but would like a home with no young kids to cramp my…
I’M FAR FROM PERFECT, BUT I GOT SOME GOOD THINGS GOING ON HENRI here, I am 10.5 years old now and was recently brought to a city pound for a second time for bad behaviour. Last time was when I was 4. You see, I am beyond adorable, and smart and I really do love…
TWO WONDERFUL LAB MIXES, CAN BE ADOPTED SEPARATELY OR TOGETHER These littermates are only just over a year old and due to family complications need to be rehomed. The owner is heartbroken as these are beloved pets. If no adopters are available for the pair, then they can be separated.Meet Jack and Daisy (she’s the…
ECHO HAS A LOT MORE GOING FOR HER THAN ADORABLE LOOKS Echo is one of those new designer mixes, a Cockalier! This 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel/Cavalier King Charles mix, sadly, is looking for a new home. Pre-loved and easy-going, Echo will slip into her new situation seamlessly. She is a happy, sociable, cuddly and curious girl. Although…
CROQUETTE IS A REAL COQUETTE Flirtacious, affectionate and communicative, two year old Croquette is addicted to love. This picture perfect, two-year-old Calico/Tabby X has an irresistible little head tilt that enhances her charm. She is confident, outgoing and curious, and struts around with her tail held high. Coquette loves people and cats alike and she…
Sam finds himself looking for a home at 5 years old. You see Sam is a wonderful specimen of a GSD in every way, but little children make him anxious and he doesn’t appreciate their erratic antics. His owner, since he is a pup, is having a baby and wants him gone before the baby…
ZOUOZOU FINDS HERSELF HOMELESS AT 13 YEARS OLD This terrier’s family left the country and dropped ZouZou off at a local shelter. She is a lovely, active girl— shy at first and super sweet. She likes her walks, is housetrained and uses pee pads in the house. ZouZou is ok with other small dogs, but…
ONCE AND FOR ALL BO NEEDS A COMMITMENT Meet Mr. Gorgeous. He’s been engaged a few times but has never made it to the altar. Beau BO is a pretty nice guy who needs to know that someone has his back. He has been in the wrong home a few times now and needs the…
NEW IMPROVED PROFILE FROM FOSTER MOM 🐾 MOOSE IS A BIG BABY…LITERALLY. Only eight months and already over 60 lbs., Moose is indeed a large baby. Bought from a backyard breeder in the far reaches of our province, Moose was promised to be a small to medium breed (there were no parents of the litter…
ON THE RECORDS SIMON IS A SENIOR-SENIOR. MEET HIM AND YOU WOULD GUESS THAT HE IS 5 YEARS OLD! Simon’s family sadly had to abandon him because of old age and illness. He was loved and cared for. A happy-go-lucky, pleasure to have around, sweet boy. Simon melts hearts everywhere. He is 13.5 years old, and in…
URGENT FOSTER OR ADOPTER REQUIRED ASAP THEO THE MAGNIFICENT! Young, active, smart, bored Theo needs a new family/companion who is willing to invest the time and energy necessary to show him how to be the best version of himself. Theo is a gorgeous 5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog /Sheltie X who has the typical traits of…
