Kali and family are doing well! She is a great dog, likes doing tricks. This picture is from St-Patricks day, she found a pot of gold. It’s already 3.5 years that we’ve had her, she will be 5 in October.
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.
Timmy the Pom, so happy in his new home!
Happiness is senior Tony and senior Glenda—a perfect Gerdy’s match 😍!!!
Coby is a love bug. He has adjusted so beautifully to life with us. He has his routine in the morning of jumping on daddy’s legs and curling up into a ball. He always wants to be right by your side. He loves to snuggle, play and kiss. He is simply delicious. ~ Monique K.
Hi Gerdy and team,We hope you are all doing great and staying safe during this difficult time. Here is a positive update on our Heidi!Today she turned 11 and we had a little party all together. Here are some pics 🙂 Take care xox Mél, Chris and Heidi
Siggi has been the perfect leader of the house. Siggi tells us when to go to bed, Siggi has learned to herd us around. We all acknowledge Siggi as our great leader. Siggi is kind and affectionate. Siggi became a perfect brother to Steini, our Gerdy’s cat that we got in June of 2008. Siggi…
Bonjour à toute l’équipe de Gerdy’s Rescue, On est tellement heureux de l’avoir parmi nous, elle met du soleil et de la joie dans notre maison qui en manquait cruellement depuis le départ de notre dernier chien en août dernier. En 3 jours seulement elle était adaptée à sa nouvelle vie. Elle est facile et…
A picture speaks 1k words! xoxo, Anita
Jake on the sofa, Sandy on the floor, chilling at the lake 😁 Have a great weekend and thanks again for everything you do for these wonderful animals. –Sandy
Dear Gerdy, Marilyn, and team, Happy holidays and best wishes for 2020! Thank you for all the great work that you do. This is Becks (previously Indy) and my 3rd Christmas together. Clearly he has taken over this house and made himself comfy. Cheers! Ziggy
Happy Holidays, Heidi, Melanie, Chris
Happy Halloween! –Steve, Chelsea and the trio
Hi Gerdy, It was so nice to see you at Finnegan’s after all these years :). Almost 10 years actually, since Riley (Pelé) came into my life! He just turned 12. Riley has slowed down quite a bit this past year, but he’s definitely living his best life. Lots of adventures and good times.…
Tough day for Freddy…. Thank you again, Gerdy, for bringing us Freddy! It’s been ten years and we (and Tibbit) love every moment of him! xoxoxo Muffy and Zoe
Hello everyone. It’s been quite some time, but wanted to let you know that Molly will soon be 12 and she’s doing great. She enjoys her daily walks around town as well as our strolls up back to our camp. She gets lots of compliments on how great she looks for her age. Thank you…
Hello everyone at Gerdys, 3 years ago today, I met Becks (formerly Indy), who has since changed my life. I’m so lucky that we found each other. He is the sweetest and smartest boy 🙂 Thank you to all the volunteers for the amazing work that you do. With love, Becks and Ziggy
Bonjour, Bongiorno, Hi, I am Bonnie the Frenchy celebrating my 2nd year with my Italian-Canadian family. I am so happy and international!
To all at Gerdys I just read your newsletter on line and what amazing things you accomplished last year it makes my heart melt. Mr Zee and JJ send Christmas kisses to you all. Forever grateful for you blessing us with Mr Zee. This little furry boy has captured our hearts. JJ is 15 in…
Merry Christmas from Rodney the tripawed boy and family. Finley the Husky is my new brother, but I am still the boss!
My family and I wanted to share this picture of Chloe (was Tulip), who came to live with us around the end of October. This was her yesterday, after we put up the tree! She is a gift to all of us, so being under the tree is very appropriate. Chloe is the first senior…
Hi Gerdy, We adopted our adorable Chico from you in 2014. He keeps us healthy with his two walks per day. He has skin issues which require frequent baths and medication every two days. We love him to pieces. Here is our beautiful boy. Thanks, Sue and Ahmad
RUBY IS HAVING A WONDERFUL LIFE Ruby’s first year started out pretty awful, she was left in an apartment all day tied to the kitchen table. She was unsocialized, and unhappy. Then Cory and family came along and treated her like a princess. She goes to work with the family everyday and is now BFF’s…
TRICK OR TREAT, DEVIL OR ANGEL? Dusty who came to Gerdys skin and bones, is now a perfect weight and in great shape. Uber active, this boy could run a few marathons a day if allowed to. On Halloween though, in his devil costume he sat patiently at the door greeting all the kids coming for treats.…
October 2018 When Radley came into Gerdys Rescue almost a year ago as a young pup diagnosed with severe neurological problems, no one was sure that he would make it to his first birthday. Well baby, look at him now, a few weeks short of one year old, living the life with his patient and…
October 2018 Beautiful Carrie (was Cranberry) is leading a very happy life. This senior girl, almost 11 years old, looks amazing.
Jake enjoying the Summer of 2018 at the lake with Sandy, also adopted from Gerdys.
After a long and sad history for this 2 year old Dobie, LouLou found her match and is living the life. Her new family had the love and patience that she needed. No longer underweight and frantic, LouLou has found true happiness.
AUGUST 2018 Two years ago today, we were blessed with the opportunity to adopt our now fur baby Maggie. At first I was a bit nervous. She was over weight and had some attitude issues with men and children, but in a very short time, she did a 180. With lots of walks and a…
AUGUST 2018 Hi Gerdy’s! A big thank you for bringing little Ricardo into our family. He enjoys his daily morning walks on the mountain with his brother Wally, loves to help out in the kitchen, and charms everyone who passes him in the street with his goofy smile and happy gait. Despite his hearing loss…
Celebrating with well-deserved treats! Maki the Mermaid
October 2018 Beautiful Heidi, loves car rides especially on the way to Terracotta Park, her favorite place July 2018 Hi everyone, Heidi seems to be enjoying her second summer with us! Her favourite activities include burying her toys, going on car rides and going on long walks to her favourite parks! Mel and Chris Hello,…
Hi All Today we celebrate 1 year since welcoming Mr Zee to his forever home so wanted to give you a little update. He is amazing he really does make all who interact with him smile. He has quiet the cheeky, manipulating personality which because of his cuteness he got away with everything. He recently…
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…