What is it about Finn….he stole our hearts!! Such a personality! ~ Jane and Hillary
Every adoption is a story worth sharing and a reminder of why animal rescue matters.
These “Tales to Tell” are filled with love, successful second chances and the joy that comes when animals and humans find their match. 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 read about how Gerdy’s continues to make a lasting impact on animals and families.
We’re very lucky and grateful to have Alaska, she’s a great dog! ~ Alison and J-F
Luna is doing great, she is happy and spoiled! ~Carolina S.
Willow is doing amazingly. Our big fluffy girl is happy, healthy and playful. She’s my girl, still sometimes leash reactive but trusts me to help her navigate most stressful situations. She unfortunately lost her sight in both eyes last year with Glaucoma but she’s doing so well that we sometime forget she is blind. ~…
Lady is 7 years old now. Slowing down a bit. She is loved, a very spoiled girl. She is healthy and doing good. ~ Carole and Mike
Stella – formerly Maizy – is doing very well, happy girl adored by her family, healthy, active, energetic, and enjoying life! ~ Vicki R.
Mr Zee is living his best life, he is an absolute joy and loved by everyone we meet. We are currently in Mexico for a couple of months so he is a gringo pooch going by señor Zee 😂 He brings so much love and is loved back. He is happy and healthy. ~ Jacquie…
Minka is great 🥰 She’s a happy, cuddly dog and she’ll be turning 12 soon! Omg time flies. She doesn’t really act her age, she still wants to play alllllllll the time and gets zoomies outside. She sleeps a little more than before and maybe can’t play for quite as long, but she still has…
Gwen’s in great health. Getting old but full of energy, ~ Bonnie M.
Maki is turning 12 in October! She’s living a very blessed life in Vancouver now. Maki’s been to Yellowstone National Park, she’s been to the Willamette Valley in Oregon and ran down the coastal Oregon beaches. She’s been to Savannah Georgia, Chicago, Miami and Badlands South Dakota. ~ Joey C.
Our two palliative miracle dogs. Whiskey (ShihTzu) 19 years old, Dolce Poodle) 18 years old. ~ Mariel
What can we say? Simply put, Maya is the best dog we have ever had. It is like she knows we made her life so much better, and she shows this in her behaviour, as if she is grateful. Maybe this is the beauty of all rescues? We love everything about Maya!! We are so…
Cooper is doing well. We love him! He is 9 now! 😊😊 ~ April N.
Luke is doing well. He’s going to be 13 in December. Slower than he used to be, but still healthy and happy! ~ Paul and Jean
Larry is great. He is such a sweet cat and we love him❣️ ~ Nancy B.
Stitch is the best. ~ Julie L.
Cathy turned 15 on June 17 and we’re together 24/7. 💜❤️❤️ ~ Diane M.
Winnie doing fine but is slowing down a bit due to arthritis, but she still loves to chase her ball. ~ Rina F.
Rosie, is doing really well and never short of energy… !! All human smiles (even with no words) will get her in a tail wagging mood. An amazing girl! Beautifully healthy! ~ Eve D.
Tout va bien,Boris a environ 8 ans et demi. J’imagine que tout le monde doit dire ça, mais c’est vraiment le meilleur chien au monde. ~ NoellineT.
Jake is doing great for a 12 1/2 year old. He is keeping up with his 5k almost every day. He is at normal weight, so good for his heart and joints. He is still a Velcro dog (more so as he gets older). Wishing you a wonderful fall season. Thank-you once again for all…
Balou is wonderful! He’s starting to get some white hairs in his chinny chin chin! ~ Fiona H.
Timmy has been wonderful. He’s such a sweet boy and he’s living his best life. ~ Steven N.
Elmo is doing well. He just turned 11 in August. He’s my little sidekick. He’s the best angel I ever had. ~ Cathy T.
Coby is so delicious and I’m just as in love with him as ever. He is turning 14 in April. He is happy and very very loved and my husband says the best dog we ever had. ~Monique K
Maya is still doing well. She’s definitely older now at 13. Mostly deaf but otherwise pretty happy. ~ Diane T.
Bella is good, getting older. Her hearing isn’t that great anymore but she still has the energy of a pup ❤️. She enjoyed her summer at the campsite. ~ Kari-Ann B.
Sun bathing in the afternoon light❤️ ~ Kathleen S.
Here’s Denali (Nali) living his best life, lake swimming every day. ~ Martin D.
I can’t believe how fast it’s gone by! We had a little party to celebrate. He is an amazing dog. He goes swimming for an hour or so almost every day and just floats around chewing a tennis ball. It’s adorable! He has a best friend named Cooper and if either us or Cooper’s family…
LouLou, rescued during the pandemic is now 14 but is in great shape! She loves to walk, cuddle, eat and sleep! Fanny and Marc
Zara, our Beautiful Cover Girl! Thank you for the work that you do and for bringing Zara into my life. She brings me happiness every day~ Shelly C.
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…
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…