Gerdy's Rescues & Adoptions

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Dobby

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Dobby

A TALL ORDER FOR DOBBY Dobby requires surgery for a torn cruciate ligament and is in need of a foster family ASAP to care for her during the 8-week recovery period. This 4 year old Boxer/Pitbull can no longer remain in her home as they cannot afford the surgery and they find that she is…

December 14, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Pouce-Pouce

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Pouce-Pouce

Update: Our beautiful little cat has been found to have Feline Calicivirus (FCV) and this has changed his requirements. He must live in a stress-free environment with no other pets and with adults only who will keep him as an indoor cat only!   His new family must be also be ready to deal with an…

August 3, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Phoebe

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Phoebe

PHOEBE THE FRENCHIE, WITH EPILEPSY Phoebe is a beautiful 2- year-old fawn Frenchie with light hazelnut (almost yellow) eyes. She was surrendered at the beginning of the pandemic due to the severity of her medical condition. Although she’s having a blast with her foster family it’s time for her to find her forever home.   Phoebe…

July 27, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Russell

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Russell

RUSSELL who is approximately 8 years old and white and grey was found walking the streets in very poor condition. A kind rescuer picked him up and vetted him, not knowing what an affectionate boy he would be! With occasional bouts of grumpiness Russell should be placed in a home without children and where he…

June 12, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Phoebe

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Phoebe

April 28, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Pepe

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Pepe

Courtesy Listing PEPE is now a senior at 10 years old and his world has turned upside down. Having lived comfortably in a loving home, he is looking for a new family with his three other siblings because his owner is no longer able to care for him. He is a timid gentle giant who…

March 26, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Lily

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Lily

COURTESY LISTING  LILY, a stunningly beautiful lady is a flight risk! An indoor cat, she is very nervous and will hide any time she can! She has been spayed but will be vaccinated and vetted shortly. She gets along with the other cats in her home but, like them, she will need a family who…

March 26, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Eadie

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Eadie

*** UPDATED PROFILE*** EADIE IS A 4-MONTH OLD PUPPY THAT NEEDS A FOREVER HOME…FOR REAL THIS TIME! Her first owners had a houseful with 2 dogs, a newborn and other children, became overwhelmed and posted her on the internet for sale. Unfortunately, after only one month with her second owners Eadie is looking for a…

March 8, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Robin and Trixie

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Robin and Trixie

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY RESPOND TO THOSE APPLICANTS WHO MATCH ALL OF OUR FIRM REQUIREMENTS (see below). THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! TWINS, PACKMATES, BFF’S, BLONDIES, TOGETHER FOREVER Trixie and Robin look like twins and are each other’s “go to”. The pair are Yorkies mixed with Powder Puffs, and as a result, their…

November 16, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Maggie

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Maggie

MAGGIE, AS ADORABLE AS SHE IS, IS UP FOR ADOPTION! At only 5 years old and 8 pounds, this sweet friendly pup loves people (including children 7+) must find a new home because her owner can no longer look after her. She has never been with cats and is very timid with dogs. A picky…

November 9, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Whiskey

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Whiskey

WHISKEY IS A GENTLE GIANT. Only one year old and Whiskey finds himself looking for a new family. His last one decided that they just didn’t have time for him anymore. He is alone for too many hours each day and is sad, restless and bored. He is a combo of Irish Wolfhound and maybe…

November 8, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Caramel

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Caramel

***COURTESY POST*** Meet Caramel, a beautiful boy who is looking for love! Caramel is a beautiful five year old medium haired boy. Caramel can be shy and nervous at first, but loves nothing more than to cuddle up with you. He is a gentle sweet boy who will spend as much time as you like…

November 6, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Trixie

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Trixie

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY RESPOND TO THOSE APPLICANTS WHO MATCH ALL OF OUR FIRM REQUIREMENTS (see below). THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! TRIXIE LOOKS LIKE AND IS AS SWEET AS COTTON CANDY A beautiful mixture of Yorkie and Powder Puff, Trixie is 10 months old and weighs 7 lbs. It took her a bit…

October 29, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Robin

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Robin

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY RESPOND TO THOSE APPLICANTS WHO MATCH ALL OF OUR FIRM REQUIREMENTS (see below). THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! ROBIN IS A SWEET SHY GUY Robin is approximately 1 ½ years old and weighs 6 lbs. A little older than most of the pack of 13, seized from a backyard…

October 29, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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October 7, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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FOREVER HOMES NEEDED

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FOREVER HOMES NEEDED

********* UPDATE! ********* FOREVER HOMES NEEDED Yorkies, Yorkie mixes,! All under 2 years old, just seized from a backyard breeder. These dogs are NOT considered hypo-allergenic as we do not know what they may be mixed with. Available to adopt to families experienced with timid dogs that need socialization. Requirements are patient families with flexible work schedules,…

October 2, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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**BREAKING NEWS**WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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**BREAKING NEWS**WE NEED YOUR HELP!

October 2, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Gus & Max – Courtesy

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Gus & Max – Courtesy

GUS AND MAX are looking for a new home for a most unusual reason. While their owner is returning to the UK this fall, they may have to be quarantined for months because BREXIT may impose new laws for incoming pets! Since these loving brothers are now 10 years old, such a long time away…

September 13, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Sonny – Courtesy

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Sonny – Courtesy

WANT A BFF? YOU WON’T GO WRONG WITH SONNY Sonny is a 3+ year old male mixed breed. He found himself in a kill shelter after his owner passed away. Thankfully, he was rescued and placed in foster care where he has flourished. Mid-sized at almost 50 lbs., he is a very handsome and fit…

August 21, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Sara – Courtesy

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Sara – Courtesy

On someone’s steps I found a mother cat with another 2 kittens. They were stunning with their Silver fur that seemed to sparkle in the moonlight. No open doors nearby, well maybe the little family wanted some night air, and will go back to their home soon enough. Went home and forgot about them. Forgot…

August 11, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Oscar & Lily – Courtesy

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Oscar & Lily – Courtesy

At 15 months old, (born May 2018),bonded pair Oscar and Lily are looking for a loving home. These siblings had been living outside but since last September they have been living in a home where they are socializing with people and with other domestic cats. They are still a little shy but their curiosity and…

August 11, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Cooper – Courtesy

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Cooper – Courtesy

Cooper is a 7 year old, 65 lb. male, chocolate lab. There are many great things about Cooper but being strong and leash reactive when he sees other dogs it has been very difficult for his family to re-home him. His family has moved from a home with a yard into a condo where there…

August 10, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Hobo – Courtesy

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Hobo – Courtesy

COURTESY LISTING SUPER URGENT FOREVER HOME REQUIRED. Hobo was was found dying in a shack behind a house in the middle of nowhere over a week ago. He was brought to Montreal as a potential for TOGO which trains dogs as emotional support dogs. Unfortunately he did not make the cut as he is too…

July 14, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Nougat – Courtesy

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Nougat – Courtesy

URGENT NEED FOR A NEW HOME! NOUGAT is a 4 year old neutered male who is up to date with his vaccines.  Weighing 75 pounds, this beautiful malamute lab mix (we think) must find a new home.  He loves everyone without exception including dogs and cats.  He is a medium energy dog who loves to…

July 14, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Angus

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Angus

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED A CHOCOLATE LAB? Young Angus is a great opportunity! Angus has to be re-homed as the loving family that helped us rescue him a few months ago finds it too difficult to manage 3 large breed dogs. This 75-lb. hunk is super affectionate, in great health and ready to start anew…

June 5, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Nala

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Nala

SENIOR NALA IS LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE Having been discarded like an old shoe, Nala came to us depressed with no appetite. Now in long-term foster, and fully vetted, she has found her comfort level slowly but surely. Nala loves her food and for the moment eats a veterinarian diet. The foster family discovered…

April 10, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Baxter – Adopted

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Baxter – Adopted

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…

March 5, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Annie

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Annie

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…

February 28, 2019 Marilyn Gelfand
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Frankie

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Frankie

THIS GIRL FRANKIE HAS MADE AN AWESOME RECOVERY! Sweet senior Frankie (11 years old) has come a long way since she arrived in Gerdy’s care. This gorgeous 15 lb. Bichon has been through a lot in her years, and was recently surrendered by her life-long humans who could did not afford the way overdue medical intervention…

January 23, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Theo & Molly – Courtesy

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Theo & Molly – Courtesy

Company times two! Theo & Molly are 10-year-old indoor cats who, due to the sudden illness of both their owners, need a new long-term home as soon as possible. Their sudden change in circumstances (they are being fed by a neighbour) has left them a bit bewildered and missing their usual diversions and cuddling. These…

December 11, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Blackberry & Miko – Reserved

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Blackberry & Miko – Reserved

Black Beauties! These gorgeous eight-month old (born in May) long-haired boys have been waiting for their perfect guardian. Although we would love to keep them together they can be adopted separately. BlackBerry is the more outgoing of the two and should be placed in a home with at least one other cat. He is real…

November 21, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Nina – Courtesy

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Nina – Courtesy

NINA Nina is an affectionate and playful year-old grey and white domestic shorthair, her classic coat mixed in with white abstract touches and cute booties. She was saved from abandonment outdoors and basks in the love and care of her foster family. She is very healthy, up-to-date with her inoculations and spayed. She would be…

October 26, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Sofia & Matteo – Courtesy

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Sofia & Matteo – Courtesy

YOUNG SOFIA AND HER KITTEN MATTEO Mother Sofia and kitten Matteo were rescued from abandonment outdoors a month ago and would be looking forward to a family. Being in home foster care, Sofia has been most affectionate, even from the first day of her rescue. She is socialized and very intelligent. She has taken such…

October 26, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Stitch

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Stitch

AT 1 1/2 YEARS OLD, STITCH IS TAKING AN EARLY RETIREMENT. This young, handsome dude has been the in-house test dog at a boarding facility since he was a pup. He has been the welcomer, and the forever play date for dozens of dogs. He has not yet been introduced to many new situations and…

August 29, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Pâte à Choux – Courtesy

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Pâte à Choux – Courtesy

Pâte à Choux is a rescue most likely dumped on July 1!  Her rescuer says she is the sweetest, most well behaved little girl ever!  At only 6-8 months of age, she is personable and only a bit shy when she first meets someone and gets along with the other cats in the house. She…

August 21, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Gerry – Courtesy

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Gerry – Courtesy

GERRY LOVES WEARING A TUXEDO! This very independent 2 year old Tuxedo cat is one very independent kitty. He will keep you company but will not bother you to pick him up. He is very sweet and friendly, has been neutered and vaccinated, and is looking for a new home as soon as possible. We…

August 7, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Lucky – Courtesy

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Lucky – Courtesy

LUCKY IS NOT SO LUCKY!! At 10 years old, he is looking for a new home, not because he is no longer wanted but because a baby with health problems needs more time and attention, thus leaving Lucky alone more. This has been a heart wrenching decision for Mom and Dad so we are looking…

August 7, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Tonie – Courtesy

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Tonie – Courtesy

TONIE IS A REAL TEENAGER WHO IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF AN EXPERIENCED OWNER WHO IS UP UP FOR A CHALLENGE. Tonie has had a rough start. Unfortunately at 1 1/2 years old, she has not yet had a stable home, and suffers from insecurity and a fear of abandonment. She needs someone willing to…

July 22, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Billy & Robbie

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Billy & Robbie

TOGETHER, FOREVER… Will you be the family to make Billy (white) and Robbie’s (brown) sad story into a happy one? These two adorable Shih Tzu’s just lost their mom and are waiting for a family willing to adopt them together. Robbie 5 years old and Billie 7 have been together for 5 years and are…

July 2, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Sacha – Courtesy

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Sacha – Courtesy

YOUNG SACHA NEEDS A FOSTER HOME ASAP! > URGENT! URGENT! URGENT! FOSTER HOME Sacha, only one and a half hasn’t had much luck in life so far. Finally in a home that loves her, she is being surrendered once again because of illness in her family. She deserves another chance and is on a deadline…

June 16, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Max – Courtesy – Reserved

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Max – Courtesy – Reserved

SADLY THIS COOL GUY’S FAMILY HAS TO REHOME HIM. Max is a 6 year old German Shepherd mix, who has been with the same couple for most of his life. Their baby has emerged into an active toddler who now walks and runs around the house and Max is not impressed. Totally heartbroken, the parents…

June 5, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Redd – Foster home needed

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Redd – Foster home needed

REDD NEEDS A HOME FOR 1 – 2 MONTHS! Remember Redd? He came to us from Kosovo after a very tough life. Well, he was adopted by a wonderful person who needed a liver transplant. We had found a temporary home for him but this kind lady is expecting a baby very soon so she…

May 2, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Murphy – Courtesy

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Murphy – Courtesy

MURPHY, MURPHY, MURPHY! A great big bundle of love and perfection! He is an 85 pound, 11 year old English Sheepdog who is absolutely amazing! He loves everyone, children, cats and dogs and only barks if he thinks he needs to protect his surroundings. He has been neutered and his vaccines are up to date.…

April 25, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Mystie

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Mystie

DO YOU LOVE CHINESE CRESTEDS? The owner of Mystie, a nine year old, 10 lb., Chinese Crested, adopted this boy 3 years ago because she loved the breed. Seized from a horrible puppy mill, Mystie was in very bad shape and needed medical intervention along with an introduction to love and caring from human beings.…

April 23, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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Jazzy

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Jazzy

JAZZY IS BEGGING…FOR SOMEONE TO ADOPT HER. Jazzy can’t understand why no one wants her. She has been in a boarding facility, waiting for her forever home for too long. She is very lonely and her luck needs to change. She is a lovely, charming and friendly girl once she gets to know someone but…

April 1, 2018 Melanie Davidson
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