Maxx is my absolute joy!!! HRH as he is referred is one very happy pup. He gives me so much joy and everyone loves him. He has adjusted beautifully to a recent move, and has made lots of new friends. The two legged kind as well as the four legged!He is still quite active and…
Every adoption is a story worth sharing and a reminder of why rescue work matters.
These “Tales to Tell” are filled with love, second chances, and the joy that comes when animals and people find each other. Reading these journeys not only shows the difference adoption makes, but also inspires others to open their homes and hearts to pets in need.
Explore our adoption stories below and see how Gerdy’s Rescue continues to make a lasting impact on animals and families across Montreal.
Oliver is living his best life! Now 11 years old. ~Janis C.
Swimming to his float everyday. Eating very well. He has lots of friends. His allergies are under control. Alfie is living his best life!!! ~Dale T.
Just a little note for me to celebrate adopting senior Ozzy 2 years ago. He is such a treasure, thank you. everyone should know how fulfilling taking a senior dog is 😊❤️🐕🦺 ~Louise L.
Hi lovely Gerdy’s ladies, Wanted to share a photo of Freddie. He’s quite a looker in his chapeau. He’s doing really well here. He’s an excellent napper, enjoys cuddling in my lap and even sometimes sits between Buddy’s front legs. He gets along well with all the neighborhood dogs and he loves his walks. Thanks…
Kira se porte très bien et passe le bonjour à tout le monde 😊 Notre petite Kira s’épanouie de plus en plus et fait beaucoup de progrès. Kira adore prendre des marches et passer la journée à jouer surtout dans la cour. Kira a d’ailleurs de vrais talents de jardinage 😂 Nous sommes très heureux…
After just six days, Jake has truly come out of his shell. He’s a happy, energetic old boy—my mighty little man. He adores his new sister Fiji, goes absolutely nuts for his new daddy, and momma… well, she’s the love of his life. Jake chases squirrels, runs after butterflies, and sunbathes for hours—all while keeping…
After losing our beloved 13 yr old dog, we decided to adopt a senior dog. Gerdy’s Rescue, along with Marilyn & Jayne, provided us with the perfect pet, Milo, who is 11 yrs old. We needed him as much as he needed us. He’s really great❣️ ~ Ann B.
Daisy is wonderful. We can’t imagine our lives without her.🩷 ~ Carmela I. and Family
GEO is doing very well, still the sweetest cuddly little guy. He’s happy with the changing weather and the opportunity to get outside and explore the interesting smells. ~Andrew
She tried to make the bed but she got stuck 😂😂😂! She’s 16 and still comes up with new ideas. I am so grateful to you.❤️ -Mary H.
Nous aimerions remercier la merveilleuse équipe de Gerdy pour l’incroyable support, la patience et les judicieux conseils pour assurer une adoption réussie. Vous êtes formidables. Lily est un match parfait pour notre famille et nous l’aimons énormément. Mention spéciale à China, Maya et Marilyn. We would like to thank the marvellous Gerdy’s team for their…
Hi all, just wanted to share a little update on Toph (Sophie). She makes us laugh every day with her spunky personality, keeps our cats on their toes (in a good way), and is always ready for a cuddle during downtime. We’ve been spending more time outside now that it’s getting warmer, where she really…
Happy 3rd birthday to the boy with many names!! We 💕 U!! Amazing what paying attention to a dog will do!! ~Jennifer C.
We wanted to share how grateful we were to be chosen to take care of this little bundle of joy. She’s been such a great fit and lovely addition to our home. ~ Kimberly and Karim
Nous vous sommes très reconnaissants pour notre joie Kira.~ Tetyana and Ben
My Gerdy’s little boy Shadow will turn 13 on Dec. 15. We adopted him Nov. 20, 2023 and love and spoil him to bits ❤️ Happy Holidays to everyone at Gerdy’s 😊 ~Valerie S
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…
After 2 months I think Molly has finally realized that I’m not going anywhere. She’s slowly building her confidence and learning that she doesn’t need to be reactive or anxious. She loves giving kisses and snuggling and of course pulling out her toys just when it’s time to go to bed. She is a joy…
We adopted Sophie (formerly Sophia) in March of this year and we cannot imagine our lives without her! We are completely in love with her. She may be tiny, but from the very first moment she walked into our home, she made her presence known and bonded quickly with our other dog, Andy. The two…
Here’s a recent picture of me and Teddy (adopted in December) at the Summit. This is his preferred way to experience the great outdoors while my other dog Buddy enjoys his exercise. Sometimes Teddy even falls asleep in the backpack! Teddy was adopted at age 12 and loves being part of an active family. Age is…
Attached are two pictures of our two new delights in our lives. They have adjusted so well to our home and are so wonderful to have as part of our lives.They have become totally dedicated to us both.This has been wonderful to us after the passing of our 14 year old boxer last year. Thank…
Ollie & Ivy foster fails! Love these 2 little chi chis I adopted from Gerdy’s this year! Merry Christmas! -Deb S.
This little cutie is now known as Roo! She is doing great! She loves her new life and loves her walks with her cousin Guinness! She is a cuddle bug and enjoys outings and car rides. She has been a wonderful addition to the family. Thanks Gerdys! ✌️ ❤️ Susan C.
Ozzy is quite an independent thinker. He would love to be the one to decide where we go on our walks. He is a smart little dog and quite funny. The Energizer Bunny has nothing on Ozzy, he has so much energy! -Louise L.
My heart was broken at the loss of my last Gerdy’s rescue boy. A handicapped, adorable, Shih Tzu. I was left with Bernie, my Welsh terrier. Also from Gerdy’s Rescues — he was also brokenhearted and moping around. Along came Inko a poodle/beagle mix.. much larger & filled with strange & difficult behaviour … With…
The paperwork I have puts Tessie I(the Yorkie) at 16 this August. Tessie is in great health and acts like a real little princess. Our Zoey 17 hears old this December, is deaf and blind, and sleeps all day but wakes at meal time! She loves her food. ~ Percy and Susie
We still have LITTLE COOPER now SPARKY. We call him BARKY sometimes cause he still has that high pitch bark. My black German shepherd BRANDY has since passed. We adopted a covid baby, a Malinios CHICO.They are best of friends. ~ Pat D.
Maki is almost 9 years old now! Crazy how time flies. Since we’ve moved here to Vancouver Maki has taken up swimming and hiking and is just a delight! ~ Joey
QuaQua will be 14 in August (2023). Although QuaQua has a heart issue and takes daily medication and her vision is a bit cloudy, she’s hanging in! She now lives with an almost 5 year old miniature poodle, Coco. ~ Mike
Louna is doing very well 😊 she is so cute 🥰 Very spoiled!!! ~ Laurence
Beethoven is truly a blessing! He is doing so so well! He will be 11 come February. He still has a lot of spunk in him and everybody says he does not look his age except for some gray hairs around his mouth. We love him so much and he is very very affectionate with us. We recently had…
Keena is doing very well. She is actually probably 13 or 14 years old as we really never knew how long she spent in the shelter. She is in excellent health, we have never had any emergencies or chronic ailments although she is now hard of hearing. She is still our little sweetheart! ~ Bill…
Merci pour Charlot 😄🐕🌼15 ans 😊💕 ~ Michele
Winston is doing great and has become a big brother to a little baby boy named Gus! ~ Laurie
Missing her brother Jackson but doing great! ~ Kari-Ann
Balou (the Golden Boy in the middle) is doing well, slowing down a bit but still a puppy at heart. He has a sister : Molly, a chocolate Labrador & 2 nephews & 2 nieces. My daughters each have 2 dogs. The « pack » are all rescues. We hope everything is going well with you and…
Max is great! We celebrated his 5th gotcha day a few weeks ago! He is so full of love we can’t remember life without him. ~ Colleen
Ruby is 8 almost 9. She’s stays home now with mom and the baby, retired after coming to the office for many years 🙂
Cheeky is doing great! He’s 13….a bit deaf but otherwise as frisky as a puppy! ~ Gayle
She’s in wonderful shape. She’s 10 but runs like she’s 5. I take her onto the miles of trails in the woods near my house. Our neighbour’s have 2 white Huskies who come over to play with her in our fenced yard. There are about 10 different dogs on our street. Some get along with…
Growing older gracefully, doing great!
Senior Mark is still doing great! Slowing down a bit but overall in good health.
Adopted these sweet girls who both needed a second chance in their golden years. They have been great together and are so different that they compliment each other. It has been such a pleasure to watch them gain confidence and the happiness they both deserve! ~A.E. `
Bonjour à toute l’équipe, Maggie aimerait vous souhaiter une bonne année 2023 😁 Bientôt 3 ans qu’elle partage notre vie et nous sommes toujours heureux d’être ensemble.Elle aura 12 ans en février et elle est une petite boule d’énergie qui met de la joie dans notre vie. Elle est en forme et est toujours prête à…