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.
Keisha & Bella have been in our lives since March but it feels like they have always been ours. They have adapted to our house, family & routine lightening fast. They enjoy their 3 walks daily, running around the yard, basking in the sun on our patio, or lounging with us in the living room.…
Just an update of our “little prince” Max. Thanks so much for our gift ? Cheryl
February 22nd was Hendrix 3rd birthday!!
Just an update for Yummy who makes more and more progress every day.. She now cuddles ! Suzanne and family
Hi Gerdy Don’t believe that 3 years has passed since you had asked us to foster Barney. I think that you knew that Barb and I would fall in love with him along with Dasher. I remember you calling us and asking us if it would be ok if you came by to pick him…
2017 was a very busy year… • We took in and adopted out over 200 animals. • 150 animals requiring special care were treated. • 200 animals were spayed and neutered. • 500 people donated to our emergency appeals. • 300 people participated in our fundraising events. • Gerdy’s Aunt Helen celebrated her 100 th birthday.…
Hello Gerdy’s! Greetings from Anne and Bearz (formerly Pico)! Wanted to let you know that Bearz and I now live in Ottawa, where we have a beautiful home in a great neighbourhood. Bearz enjoys his downstairs doggy salon and private backyard. He graciously entertains family and friends and tries not to nip their feet too…
December 2017 Charlie Brown and Mr Tucker want to wish every one at Gerdys Rescue a very Merry Christmas. Hi Gerdy, It’s me Charlie Brown. I just wanted to send you my picture that mom took for my 5th birthday today. I am wearing my birthday boy ribbon. Thanks for finding me my forever home.…
Hello there ! This is Ricky (a former Gerdy dog) just checking in to say “Good day !” Sono (left in red is also a former Gerdy dog) with sister Bailey (middle) and Ricky on the left. Ricky and Sono… such great Gerdy-brothers today, so good to each other. Ricky, Bailey and Sono Sono and…
Just a little note and pics to show how well Ginger and Rodney are doing.Rodney turns 5 in a few days and has shared our lives for 2 1/2 years now. He is still a very affectionate cat and bring a tri-pawed has not held him back at all. He keeps Ginger reminded that it…
Hello all We just realized how long it has been since we said hello. Hello from Fannie the basset hound and family. Fannie turned 10 years old this summer and is happy and healthy girl. Her favourite treats are baby carrots and she waits by the fridge for them after every meal. Our shy and…
Hi Gerdy and all the other folks involved, Earlier this month I ‘d planned to write you an e-mail to celebrate our 10 years with Gusto! He was Gus with you I think. He is a wonderful dog. Active and affectionate and smart and willing to please. If we’d been better educators, he could have…
Hello! Remember Zorro? 9 1/2 years later he is still the love of my life! So blessed to have gotten to be the one to take him home! We have been on so many adventures together, so many car rides, so many fields and forests walked in… Mountains climbed.. He is such a doll! So…
August 2017 Sending big hugs and a pic of last weeks beach trip he loved the water, me not so much the grooming marathon after! Jacqui xxx
Hello to everyone at Gerdy’s! Just wanted to show you how happy this boy is. It’s almost been a year that Becks (formerly INDY) has been home with me and things are going really well. He’s also a Montreal celebrity now. Cheers, Ziggy
Hi Gerdy, Here are some pictures of Maya. I will send you some more photos in the near future. Thank You so much! We love her with all our hearts. For her age I can’t believe how much more spunk she has than my 9 year old Golden. C. Beaver