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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
Little Andy was rescued from Chisasibi, up north, by a animal shelter employee. Flown into Montreal and received at Trudeau Airport by a loving adopter, never having met Andy other than in a photo. It was love at first sight and a perfect match. The rest is history!
MEET ROGER! Roger is a 6 year old medium sized pit-bull mix with a blonde-brindle coat. He is a loyal and loving high energy male ideally looking for a home without any other animals, though he has cohabited with female cat and a female dog. He is neutered, up to date on base and rabies…
FRED IS A 110 LB. GENTLE GIANT! This 6.5 year old, big boy is a sweet, gentle soul in a voluminous shell. Nice in every way, Fred is a pretty happy-go-lucky gentleman who is ok with kids, and dogs but never met a cat. He likes cuddles and is very affectionate. He knows several commands,…
FRISOU WANTS TO BE YOUR ONE AND ONLY. If you have a big heart consider adopting this uber adorable little guy. His owner surrendered him at a shelter at 12 years old, having had him since he was a puppy. This sweet-as-sugar monsieur needs someone to take him under their wing. He has a heart…
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…
URGENT PLACEMENT NEEDED MEET ELIOT, A.K.A. SNUGGLET! Eliot (responds to nugget or snuggglet too!) is an extremely loving and faithful pet. He is super affectionate and can not get enough cuddles. He’s a 7 year-old Lhasa Apso who is soft and fluffy and does not shed. He looks great shaggy or shaved. He looooooves walks…
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…
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…
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…
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…
IF YOU LOVE LARGE BREED SENIORS… BlackJack may just be your man. This 100 lbs of German Shepherd was abandoned by his owners as the people were no longer able to care for him. A real gentle giant, BlackJack is 8 years young and still has lots of energy to spare. He loves to play…
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…
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.…
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…
HARLEY NEEDS A FAMILY WHO IS BIG ON BEAGLES. Adopted off an internet site to a couple who did not have the experience to meet his needs, Harley finds himself looking for a home again. This 45 lb., 2 year old Beagle is a good boy who, once understood and given the structure and routine…
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED WITH DIFFICULT SMALL DOGS, ADORABLE COOKIE COULD REALLY USE YOUR HELP. Cookie’s owners had her since she was a puppy and now at 6 years old, surrendered her to the SPCA. They claim that since they moved a few months ago, she has become fearful and reactive to strangers and in…
TINA IS SUPER SWEET AND SILKY SOFT! At two years old, Tina is a casualty of July 1st moves. She loves to lie on your lap and will gladly give you kitty kisses as you pet her. She is a very calm and loving girl who will be your adoring companion through good times and…