Do you have room in your heart and your home to let some love in? Because, if you do, you'll be repaid ten times over. With warmth, and affection. Put a smile on their faces. They'll put one on yours!

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Y a-t-il une petite place dans votre cœur et dans votre demeure pour y laisser entrer de l’amour? Si oui, vous serez récompensé(e) au centuple avec chaleur, fidélité et affection. Donnez-leur une raison de sourire à la vie!

He is a 4 month-old black and white puppy of undetermined origins,  full of fleas when he arrived at a vet clinic after being hit by a car.  It was found his lungs were affected and his pelvis.   His family signed  him over to Gerdy’s Rescues and we rushed him to DMV for further emergency treatment because of complications.    

Saint wanted to live, but he was one sick puppy—his lungs had to be drained several times, he has been  in the oxygen chamber where he needed to be.  The specialist said he MAY not need pelvic surgery—will be re-evaluated later—as he is young and it may be able to mend.  The concern is for his lungs.  But Saint is a young fighter, and slowly he has improved bit by bit. 

We named him SAINT, as he stoically suffered these injuries but never tried to bite, he knew he was getting the help he needed. However, the cost of saving him is more than we can really afford to do. 

We are appealing to the public and friends of Gerdy’s Rescues once again for help.  We were able to help TROOPER because of the donations that came in and are in hopes of the same for this little guy.   

Donations can be made via PayPal or Canada Helps directly through the DONATIONS section of our website. Cheques can be sent to Gerdy’s Rescues & adoptions, P.O. Box 21, Victoria Station, Montreal, QC H3Z 2V4  WE REALLY NEED THE HELP FINANCIALLY!

Hello potential family!  Gerdy named me Jay-J.  I am about 1 ½ years old, maybe close to 2.  They don’t know you see, because I was a stray picked up by a pound to be euthanized if no one claimed me.  No one asked about me so I was going to be PTS whatever that means.  I hear I am one fortunate dog!  I am very nice, a GOOD - hearted boy, not a mean bone in me. 

I am very skinny, about 36 pounds but you can lovingly bring me up to a better weight.  I have beautiful white teeth so they know I am young.  I am a mix of Husky and German Shepherd, and am very handsome.  But there is one little thing—one of my back leg paws has only 1 toe, the rest were either cut off or I might have been born like that.  So I favour it a bit.  My vet thinks if I get a little boot made special for me so my paw does not touch the ground but the boot does, I would be much happier.  Everyone at the vets loves me!  They say I will be a great family dog. 

I need obedience training so my manners are pleasing, to match my personality.  I am neutered by the time you read this, heartworm tested negative and on Revolution for heartworm prevention, vaccinated Bordatella, Rabies and Max 5, dewormed. And no fleas!   I am good to go!

This beautiful young boy was found wandering the streets, abandoned.  Another victim of the moving day dumping of animals.  Puppy has made his way into the care of Gerdy’s Rescues and is present in foster care.  He is likely not older than 18 months and is a St-Bernard mix—maybe with Bernese Mountain Dog. 

He is about 100 pounds and will shortly be neutered.  Vaccinated and heartworm tested negative, he DOES NOT DROOL!  And is HOUSETRAINED!  Gets along very well with other friendly dogs AND cats. Very friendly and affectionate, he is still a bit clumsy as he is a big pup!

I am a beautiful 6 years old (birthday Feb 1st) purebred  GENTLE  girl, a 90- pound German Shepherd.  I LOVE people, have NO separation anxiety, and am a joy to have around.  I wouldn’t even think about biting someone!  I am only being given up  because of genuine need, my owner has no other choice,-- so Gerdy is trying to help me as best she can. 

I LOVE my walks!  I am spayed, vaccinated up to date, heartworm tested and protected.  I have NO guarding issues with food or possessions, best with OLDER kids  as I love to play and might be too big for the little ones!  Used to being left alone all day while my owner works, I never destroyed or chewed up a thing!!  I would however, take something belonging to my owner to lay it beside me or at the door to welcome her home with, to tell her I was thinking of her all day!  But that was when she was gone longer than expected, I am good at judging time!  

You will never see a more curious, intelligent or human-oriented dog as me!  I am not a dog who likes to be off from the family at home, I want to be with my people otherwise I will whine til I join you—if that is annoying so be it because an affectionate girl like me needs my human contact—as an example, I will push myself into the teeniest corner to sleep if it means I will be right next to your bed where YOU sleep, and ideally if I ever get the chance to rest my head on you just to TOUCH you while we both sleep—that would be Heaven!  I listen to commands to sit, lie down, or stay—but I don’t “stay” too long!

Good at leash walking, and when I get to know you I could run leash free at the dog park—I am good with other friendly dogs big and small, AND I tolerate cats that would be a part of my household!  I’d make a great second dog for someone if the other dog was as nice as me!  Now being a German Shepherd, I will bark when people approach my home, but if you tell me it’s ok, I will stop and then make them welcome because you do.  If something is suspicious around your home though, I will bark to alert you there might be trouble, even if it is just the mailman at the door!  I could chase sticks for HOURS, and I will impress you by jumping 2 feet in the air to catch them—VERY impressive to onlookers—and I also chase balls—but I don’t bring them and drop at your feet—maybe you can teach me to do that!

NOW, with all that PERFECT stuff — I have a bit of a medical condition. It's called LUPOID ONCHODYSTROPHY, and it is treated with niacinamide and a tetracycline (antibiotic).  It costs about $60 a month to treat with ALL meds.  It is a form of Lupus that affects my nails, I was diagnosed 3 years ago when I lost all my nails,-- when I was put on meds my nails grew back, so I have to keep on getting my meds for life, otherwise I will lose my nails again.  There are different treatments, currently I am taking the least expensive taken 3x daily.  But if you can afford it, there is a pill that is once EVERY 3 DAYS instead. 

I also get a spray of omega fatty acids once a day on my food.  Being allergic to corn, I currently eat a corn-free dry dog food.  I could use a good teeth cleaning!  So that is my story.  So I need a family or person willing to treat me monthly—out of love and concern for me—the cost to you of maybe a night out once a month—now how good a deal is that?  ZOE is Greek for  “life”—can you carry the torch passed by my devoted owner and look after me for the rest of MY  life?

It wasn’t an accident, no one forgets a 19 pound cat when they move from an apartment!!! Handsome, big Gucci was discovered left behind in the apartment, forlorn and abandoned.

This big impressive black Domestic Longhair is an IMPRESSIVE cat, a Gentle Giant who wants only to be given a spot in the sun and loved!  Neutered, FIV/FELV tested negative, vaccinated, dewormed, Gucci has his own Gucci bag packed and ready to move in with you!

Dramatic in appearance and about 2 years old, Gucci gets along with other cats and likely could hold his own with a friendly dog!  A friendly male, he is no cheap imitation, OUR Gucci is the Real Thing—a great cat!

Leonard is my real name, but you can call me LEN.  I am a bit down in the dumps,-- you see, I was brought to a vet to be euthanized even though I am only a year old.  They didn’t want me any more, had no time for me and I was in the way, so they asked the vet to put me down.  Well the vet offered to see if they could get me into a rescue, they didn’t care one way or the other, just wanted to be rid of me for good. 

So Gerdy took me on, I am skinny but will be a great boy with good food and a feeling of belonging—I have never figured out why I wasn’t wanted, I am SUCH a sweet boy with not a mean bone—I shook a bit meeting Gerdy because I was scared but now I know she will help me and not get rid of me too!  I PROMISE you will love me, I have the softest eyes! 

I am some kind of hound dog or hound mix, but I am only 45 pounds so a nice size, easy to manage,  gentlemanly dog.  Being neutered, I am vaccinated , dewormed, and heartworm tested negative.  I need a SECURE and fenced-in yard because being a hound I will follow my nose to the ends of the earth if allowed to run loose!  But I am easy to walk on leash as I am not TOO big! 

I am SO AFFECTIONATE—Len, Leonard, or Lennie—you will be getting the most wonderful guy in the world!

Here I am, a young lady BEAGLE of 1 year, looking for my forever home!  And what a great family dog I am!  Get this—Friendly and used to other dogs and kids!  HOUSETRAINED for all you mothers out there!!  Spayed, vaccinated to date.  AND I am very well educated!  I did training school for 5 weeks in an intensive 5 day a week program—but I basically learned to sit and lie down! 

Now you need to know that on leashed walks I need to smell EVERYTHING because Beagles have such a great sense of smell—so I need to be reminded  with a little friendly prompting on walks to slow down, I AM capable of walking well on leash.  Please, not off-leash, I’d follow my nose forever and get lost.   

I love a nice friendly dog park to  run in, to chase balls, and I’d worship anyone who scratched me behind my ears!!  Oh, how I LOVE that!  I am used to nice respectful young children, and I don’t chew up things but I appreciate a nice Nylabone to chew on!! 

I hate to sound vain, but I AM a very sweet girl  and you will never regret not passing me by.  Mamma Mia, here I go again—into your life!

MacTavish looks sort of like a Schnauzer, but everyone sees a Scottie in their too!  He has SUCH a sweet face, and is a 12 pound darling—although very skinny right now.  He had been hit by a car and his family waited a month before depositing him at the SPCA because they no longer wanted him.  He is happy, cheerful and active, but we want to get our vet to check that leg, thougth it seems ok now. Damage certainly is not apparent and he seems fine. 

He has the somewhat coarse hair of the mini Schnauzer, but at the same time we see a bit of a Scottie coat, and the shiny shoebutton eyes of the Scottie, as well as the Scottie expression!  So we named him MacTavish!  He is starting life anew with a nice elegant  new name!   

MacTavish travels well in the car we found.  He is interested in all going on around him, thinks the world is a safe place and trusts that someone will always look after him—one of THOSE dogs, a real sweetie!  All black, he has long skinny legs, he really looks adorable and with a good grooming, would be a perfectly handsome little guy!   

His history is that he was a give-away dog and the new family treated him like that—a sure lesson not to give away a pet to strangers on the internet  but to get a rescue to take—much safer for the dog!  He is getting vetted now and will be neutered,  and have all vet needs done—deworming, any vaccines needed.  All MacTavish needs now is a tartan jacket, a set of bagpipes, and YOU to dance the Highland Fling with!

This handsome male HUSKY, two-year-old, was born May 9, 2008.  His owner cannot keep him  anymore because of illness in the family.  This handsome  calm boy is very deserving of a good home; there were children in the family so he is used to kids.  Walks well on leash.  About 55 lbs.

Papousse is fun loving and loyal, and  will “listen” to your every word, why, he might even answer you back! How’s that for intelligence? Neutered, heartworm tested negative, Papousse has his vaccines up to date—Max 5, Rabies, Bordatella—vet checked, no fleas, dewormed—ready to be your little Papousse forever!

Pele was named after a famous soccer player—but he does not play soccer!  Fetch with a ball, yes!  A GREAT retriever, in fact, but Pele is more of  an animal activist-- having not been trained to point, and being gun shy!  Pele is an English Shorthair Pointer, a family pet,  and VERY GENTLE!  A beautiful 2 ½ year-old boy, both in his heart and to look at—not a mean bone and HOUSETRAINED.

He responds to affection with sheer devotion, and all he wants is a family to love and who will love him back all his life.  Very good with children and extremely social with other dogs.  He loves to play tug of war with a rope toy, but loves best to be next to his master—sometimes it seems he is trying to communicate!  Used to car travel, is very calm and an excellent traveler, settles down to sleep.

He is a delightful wuss!  And that face—you will love him right away, those eyes will melt your heart!   He has one fault—he does not heel very well, but likes to pull on his leash—even tho he knows what “heel” means!  But you can work on that!   His family are moving from a house to an apartment, where they do not accept dogs.  Pele is neutered, shots updated, etc.  Pele is a national treasure and so is OUR Pele!

Compassionate Placement

These 2 PUGS were adopted out to the same home some time ago, but are again available as their owner has developed respiratory problems  and can no longer keep them. If possible, we’d like the girls to go together as they are so comfortable with each other, but they CAN be separated. 

Puggy Bear  (Top)

A very lady-like PUG, she is about 5 years old now and can be a bit timid til she gets to know you, but she warms up fast! Having no food aggression she is a friendly girl, and likes cats, and gets along with friendly dogs. She gets a bit nervous with little kids but when she knows them she is fine—they just have to be gentle with her.

She is calm and well behaved. Weight is nearly 15 pounds, with a probable birth defect -- wobbly right front leg that does not bother her, nor cause her pain. A born lady clown, she loves to give kisses! Wouldn’t hurt to help her lose some weight!  Spayed, vaccinated Max 5, & Rabies, Bordatella.

Ducky (Middle)

This senior  pug girl he has a sore hip and cannot walk too far, climb stairs or jump. She would benefit from injections of cartogen in her hip and Glucosamine. But she makes up for that by getting along great with cats, loves kids, and just LOVES people, and other friendly dogs.! She is the friendliest dog in the world! If you have other pets, feed her FIRST and she will be happy. Loves to cuddle!

Don’t you think a weight-loss program would help that hip?? Can YOU be her dietician? Calm and well behaved, she is nearly 24 pounds and is a true character! Full of love!  Spayed, vaccinated Max 5, Rabies, and Bordatella.

This beautiful, gentle 1 year old semi long haired Calico is looking for a home.  As so many that are tossed out during and before moving season, Daisy was brought to the shelter, thin, starving and worn out.  Due to her condition, Gerdy took her in to save her life.  With compassion, love and the proper vet attention, Daisy has proven herself a gentle warrior. 

She defeated all odds and has flourished into a happy, healthy loving girl who wants nothing more than to curl up on your lap and give you hours of affection and admiration.  Daisy is very maternal and is currently being fostered with Esmee who is deaf and blind.  She stays very close to Esmee, monitoring her movement and gently guiding her and providing comfort and support. She cleans her, cares for her and is her gentle eyes and ears. 

Daisy also gets along very well with dogs as she has no malice nor fear.  She is a perfect cat, who is looking to share her life with a family that will ensure that she will never goes hungry, never be left alone to fend for herself, and never again to find herself without companionship.

Daisy has been de-wormed, de-fleed (just in case), fully vaccinated, spayed and is FIV and leukemia tested negative.  She is ready purr her way into your heart.

Update:

Our foster for Esmee and Daisy reports that Daisy has taken the seeing-eye cat role on behalf of Esmee. By the way, Esmee can now see and hear a bit according to her foster mom, she gets around very well.

Compassionate Placement

Esmee has had bad luck.  She had been adopted from the SPCA and had been taken back for her spay surgery.  But something went wrong, she reacted badly to the anaesthetic given and died on the table, was revived, but in the process this sweet girl lost both her sight and her hearing. 

Gerdy’s took her over, convinced that a human angel out there will give this girl a loving home, she must be the only pet in the family so she can feel confident moving about.  Inside only of course!  She is only 11 months old and is a little girl at 7 pounds, domestic shorthair black tabby with white.   

She has since been spayed by our vet, vaccinated, dewormed, tests negative for FIV/FelV.  This gal is remarkable, she finds her way about with no problem, and will scent your presence—you’d almost never know she his blind & deaf.  WHAT A SPIRIT! 

We desperately need someone to be her angel on earth and to give her a home, she fought to live, and deserves to have all the lives she can get!

Update:

Our foster for Esmee and Daisy reports that Daisy has taken the seeing-eye cat role on behalf of Esmee. By the way, Esmee can now see and hear a bit according to her foster mom, she gets around very well.

Compassionate Placement

This dear little Shih Tzu of 14 pounds has been groomed—shaved. A dear wee soul, Spike allowed himself to be shaved to get his skin treated properly for a now taken care of skin problem. He just KNEW he was getting the help he needed. His legs are wonky walking but he gets around happily, he has a heart murmur but it doesn’t slow him down, but he must take heart meds for the rest of his life.

He can live another 2 years or more, but in life there are no guarantees of course.  It is quality not quantity of time with this wee fellow. Saved from euthanasia at a shelter, he had been dumped on the streets  and picked up as a straywhen his owner no longer wanted him.  He is the PERFECT dog, gentle, kind, and adoring. No problem to have. Neutered and vaccinated, Spike is ready to be loved again!

Courtesy Listing

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Found starving on the street, a kind person took Banksie into care and had him vetted and  neutered.  He is a domestic shorthair about 6 months old, in wonderful health now.

This boy is EXTREMELY AFFECTIONATE and gets along with DOGS and CHILDREN!  As a BONUS—he lets you SLEEP IN and doesn’t wake you at an early hour! Now what other cat is so considerate??  Banksie is so special—can you give him a home?

This 1-2 year old boy is a Black Lab Mix with soulful eyes that will melt your heart!  Likely has Border Collie in him as well.  Moby is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm tested negative.  He is nicely active and playful, a home with older children or adults would suit him best.

Moby was treated by us for a broken leg (suspected abuse) after we found him in a shelter where he was brought to be euthanized.   He is fully recovered ready for his new loving home. 

He would love to be fussed over and enjoys a good run now.  A fenced property is sought so he can play ball and get lots of exercise. He is very smart and would love to learn new tricks!  You won’t mope when you have Moby to love!

Compassionate Placement

This 8 year old Tuxedo Cat, is a big boy of about 15 pounds, and is DECLAWED ON ALL 4 PAWS.  This domestic shorthair boy needs to be in a home where he is the only cat, he wants to be The Big Cheese in your life with a cat! 

VERY affectionate and loving, an ideal life companion, he will listen to your problems, and triumphs, and will never be disappointed in you.  Very devoted cat, he needs affection. 

Compassionate Placement

This smaller-size Shih Tzu is a dear girl, around 9 pounds, 10 years old  but IN GOOD SHAPE, tested negative for heartworm, vaccinated, and spayed.  

She is a dear soul, she is smart and can learn if given a chance.  A DEAR girl!—she was sent to a shelter with Wilson when her owner decided they were just too old to keep anymore and didn’t want them.  Ideal if someone gave them a home TOGETHER!

Wilson is a male Shih Tzu of 6 1/2 years who was brought into a shelter by an owner not wanting to care for his 2 dogs in their later years. Gerdy’s has had them fixed up medically and has brought back joy into their lives as well.  

Neutered, he will live a life of retirement  and a carefree life—Wilson has so much more to offer, and he has some good years left!  Dewormed, vaccinated, heartworm tested negative, Wilson is ready to go home with you!  Dear, sweet, and trusting—is Wilson!

Courtesy Listing

Note: Contact DIRECTLY Elisabeth Farcas at (514) 778-7377 or pepsservices@gmail.com for further information & to meet Roquet

ROQUET is the nickname of this gorgeous animal, his full name is Roquet Belles Oreilles. He was found half starved in the streets and has been with a loving family for 5 months but they can't keep him forever. He's a 40-45 lbs blend of boxer and (shorthaired )sheltie. He has a slight build, but is quite strong and will need a firm walker.

He ABSOLUTELY LOVES people and is a real sweetie! Full of energy as he is only 1 year old. This dog is NOT for couch potatoes or for families with children under 14 years old. Very intelligent, he will thrive in an environment where he will be stimulated. He has learned to walk well on a leash and after a few months of weekly training sessions at Vie de Chien, his socializing is coming along well. Roquet has received all his first shots , is sterilised ,microchiped. and he is HOUSETRAINED.

He can be left alone during the day...no damage will be done but he will be a lot happier if he is taken out midday for an energetic walk... Fee is sought to help cover part of the costs that have been spent on him, and can be discussed.

Roquet,(diminutif pour Roquet Belles Oreilles)un chien trouvé errant et affamé, se recherche une famille qui l' aimera pour toujours! Il demeure avec nous depuis 5 mois...quel amour de toutou!

Bibi is a neutered male domestic shorthair, born March 25, 2002.  DECLAWED IN FRONT, vaccinated.  His family couldn’t keep him anymore due to unfortunate circumstances, and so Bibi is looking for a new forever home.   

He is friendly, intelligent and playful—but at the same time respectful and waits to be asked!  A real gentleman cat, he is dignified and loves to sit in the sun looking out a window at birds passing by.  Bibi is handsome and will win your heart with his sweet face.

Is the daughter of Holly and under 2 years old. She is friendly, and is a Tortoiseshell like her mum, Holly. Ivy’s mum found a home, but Ivy is still patiently waiting.

Ivy is playful, but not in your face, she has dignity! She and her mum were abandoned.  Ivy is a real dear not a big cuddler, tortoiseshells are more independent and enjoy being around people as equals!  She is very smart and loves toys on a stick in interactive play. 

She gets along with other cats and dogs in her foster home.  She loves to investigate running water in the sink, her special hobby!!  Where there is water running, there is Ivy!

Vaccinated, FIV/FelV tested negative, spayed, dewormed—and ready to be in her own home!  This Ivy will not cling to you but will be devoted nevertheless—who knows, she is a CAT, and cats surprise us with changes of mind!

Toby is the brother of Freddie who is now adopted. He lived outside as did Freddie, but was finally just caught and has been neutered, vaccinated and dewormed, tested negative FIV/FelV. 

Domestic shorthair of 7 pounds, this grey and white young man is a dear boy with a kind nature.  And now he is finally inside—he can’t understand why on earth he never wanted to come in from the cold!  A young cat, he hopes for a loving home soon!

Hit by a car at age 4 months and taken over by Gerdy’s for medical care, she is now 6 months old, fit as a fiddle for her new home. 

She weighs 30 pounds now and seems to be a Lab mix, maybe fancy says there is Visla in there?  Very pretty girl.   Nice nature, great for kids, likes other dogs, need training of course in obedience.  Worth consideration as a great family dog. 

Spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, Miss Vickie is anxious for her forever home!

This wonderful boy is a Doberman, likely a bit of a mix, but Doberman to us and Oliver!! He was born April 19, 2009, a 1 YEAR OLD BEAUTY!

At 83 pounds, Oliver needs obedience training for sure, to walk controlled on a leash—he is smart and eager to learn, and will do his best to please.  You will notice he has his normal ears and tail—they were not cropped nor docked.  His owner felt very bad at not being able to take him when he moved away, he was not given up on a whim. 

We are told great with people—kids too, not a mean bone.  Very loving.  Not for a home with cats tho, he is not used to them.  Neutered, vaccines to date, dewormed. Oliver is a sleek boy with a lot of class hidden behind his untrained exuberance, and is housetrained.  A gem of a boy!

Melon is a very brave boy who needs a loving home. Do not feel sorry for Melon—he has no self-pity at all, and gets around on his 3 legs very well, can even run when he feels like it! 

Melon was found after being apparently hit by a car, as he wandered about, a stray with no home of his own, with a bad injury.  He was rescued from the outside by a kind woman, and Gerdy’s had his injuries treated, but his leg could not be saved.  Still, he was a good patient, and did very well with his surgery. 

This orange tabby domestic shorthair is a real survivor, very affectionate and loving, a young boy.   FIV/FelV negative, dewormed, vaccinated, Melon is ready for life’s new challenges—he has been through the worst and looks forward to the rest of his life!

This darling Punkin’head Bear-looking  German Shepherd pup is our latest project!  Not yet ready for adoption, we are featuring him and will be updating his progress.   And yes folks, we are going to help him not only get better, but to find him a home when he is ready!  Named Flipper before he came to us (!), we started by giving him a STRONG name with dignity to grow into as a goal.  This pup has not had an easy life. 

Why do his feet look like that and can he be made a normal-walking dog again?  YES!!  We have had our vets plus Dr Plante of DMV assess him, all agree he will get better by GOOD FOOD (he was malnourished) and proper rehabilitative exercise.  Simple to do.  He likely was put in a small cage, grew, and the cage didn’t! He could only lay down with front paws extended and back ones folded up under him—he could never STAND UP!   So he had no strength there to stand properly when he was finally freed from the cage. 

Likely when THAT was seen, he was turned loose on the street, as he was found by people and they kept him on their balcony for a couple of days before dropping him off at the SPCA.  Likely wanted to care for him after found but couldn’t because of his problem.  He then contracted bad kennel cough. 

Gerdy’s took him over, had the kennel cough treated, and a stool sample showed coxidea—for which he is just finishing treatment under Gerdy’s as well. In a wonderful foster home to recover from his kennel cough, he will soon be able to be cared for by a volunteer who will foster him while tending to his required exercises to strengthen his legs so he stands tall like a dog should!  We don’t know where this darling boy came from, but we will be sure he never knows neglect again when he is ready for adoption.

He is one happy boy, cute as a button,  everyone loves him, and he loves the world.  We have to ask ourselves the question—HOW can a dog POSSIBLY not have emotional scars from all this?  We think because they are far more forgiving, and only want to please, no matter how terrible their treatment—dogs always think something good is around the corner—they have HOPE.

Sister to Becky and Beckham, Mam'zelle needs more socialization in a kind, patient, and understanding home.  She is a GREAT girl who had a very hard start in life, found in a barn with her littermates, abandoned and starving, they were going to be euthanized for lack of homes, when Gerdy got the call and took these guys over, our thanks to Lynda, then Audrey for fostering for us. This is what her first foster told us:

"The brown one is named Mam'zelle.  She is absolutely gorgeous but much more scared than the others. She is playful when I talk to her, she comes, runs around me and then she backs up....  She wants me around, but not too close most of the time.  Sometimes, she is OK, but I have to be very sweet and careful.  She will need a very secure environment.  She may learn well but she is still too much scared.  So I pay attention to secure her instead of training.  It is cute, she jumps on me for cheese or any food other than their food, absolutely not afraid!!!  So, it is the way to win her!"

And her next foster Audrey now says:  "She is housetrained, and adjusting to new sounds and family activities.  The children love her, she loves the kids.  She is coming along, loud noises still startle her and she is skittish, but much improved, her confidence is growing with each day. Tomorrow my daughter is having a birthday party and she will be with the guests at the party."

Mam'zelle has not a mean bone in her, just needs confidence.  She is a beautiful caramel and dark brown in colouring, will be spayed by us, her puppy vaccines as well. A 36 pound beauty, and just as lovely inside!

This boy is neutered and vaccinated, and will be 6 years old in July.  Needs LOTS of exercise as this breed has a lot of stamina.  Chow Chows are loyal to their masters, sometimes do not like other dogs, they decide.  Not for a dog park, nor, we feel, children. 

This boy is friendly with people, can stay alone in the house without separation anxiety, housetrained, trained to his commands, and gives a paw.  Needs a house, not an apartment or condo, no cats or other pets. Be prepared to brush him daily to maintain his beautiful coat--he loves his brushing!

This is a boy who needs a Chow-experienced master and will be a wonderful boy in the right hands.  People who have had or know Chows will love this boy!

This wonderful and super Blond Lab boy belies his true age of 7 years!  He looks and plays like a 2-3 year old dog!  In good shape, Enzo does the typical enthusiastic Lab play--loves the ball, running, going on trail--can go off leash eventually when used to his people and if the area is safe, swimming (important to dry the inside of his ears after!)  

Enzo is Housetrained, a good boy, sweet nature but unintentionally rough with his body in play as many labs -- just enthusiastic, doesn't realize -- so best for grown  children. The reason he was given over to Gerdy's was that he was too playful around their small child, but he attended the protest march recently in Montreal against the gass chambers in pounds with his foster and was very well behaved; he just needs a bit of practice on leash -- but just a bit -- as he had spent 3 months in a crate in boarding somewhere by his old family before going in foster care.

Neutered and vaccinated. Enzo is the perfect family dog! A typical kind lab, not a mean bone, is our Enzo!

This nice boy was born Feb 10, 2009.  A mix of Black Lab and Border Collie, raised in a house with 3 kids. Housetrained, we were told. Reason for giving him up, no time for him anymore. 

Neutered, heartworm tested negative, VACCINES--Max 5, Rabies, Bordatella, Dewormed, no fleas.  Make his Irish eyes smile-- give him a forever home with no blarney!!

Compassionate Placement

I am the DEAREST and MOST GENTLE of dogs.  Sadly, I lived all my life -- 5 years -- in a DOGHOUSE -- OUTSIDE, ALL YEAR AROUND! I was not a watchdog, but just passed day after day never in a home, just tied up to my doghouse.

I had no name. Gerdy’s gave me my name and that of my pal, Rexxy, also tied to his doghouse all that time outside. I have short hair so the cold and arthritis took its toll -- Gerdy is getting me treatments to lessen my pain so that I can enjoy a happy life. 

I was going to be finally euthanized by my owner. Gerdy had me neutered, shots, heartworm tested negative, vaccines done—Max 5, Rabies, Bordatella, dewormed, no fleas. Whoever gets me has to be prepared to take over treating my arthritis so that I continue relatively pain-free as much as possible.

I never knew the warmth of a home, my owner, an elderly farmer,  thought dogs belonged outside, never in the house!  I am a strapping  112 pounds, and am a BIG boy!  I have a MASSIVE regal  head, and a little tiny beard!  I am a Rottie mix, maybe there is some Giant Schnauzer in there, but I am all mutt and proud of it! 

I travelled well in the car to and from the vet, I am a very calm boy, well-mannered, and everyone at the vet’s office loved me!  How wonderful it is to feel WARM and cosy and safe inside, I missed SO MUCH! 

Gerdy would like me to find a home with someone with as big a heart as I have—to be loved and cared for must be wonderful—can you take me into YOUR big heart and home?  I will be your gros Jambon forever!

Compassionate Placement

Raven is a very sweet and loving 9-month-old domestic semi long-hair cat.  She has a story to tell;-- a story of courage, compassion and luck following a horrific ordeal at the hands of man.  A compassionate and caring person contacted the shelter to advise them that a cat was in distress.  Someone had intentionally tied a plastic bag over her head and around her neck by which the pressure resulted in one eye popping. 

Due to the medical costs involved, Raven was put into rescue status in hopes that someone would take on her care and expense of treating. Gerdy immediately embraced this little wonder, and will do whatever necessary to ensure that Raven will be medically cared for.  Raven will lose her eye; however she seems to have adapted very well with the lose of vision in this eye.  She is a gentle warrior; a survivor.

Raven will be spayed, fully vaccinated.   Raven deserves to live her life with a loving family who will pamper and love her forever, because, to add to her woes, she was tested positive for Feline AIDS.  She is gentle however, and can after her spay, live with other cats.  But we’d prefer she was an only cat to soak up all the love she can to make up for her life afflictions. 
 
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!!

Raven reminds us that everyday there are tragic events that happen to cats that are left outdoors to roam free.  Many fall victim to pregnancy, starvation, fatal diseases, victims of prey, and deliberate abuse by man.  Raven is a loving soul who has forgiven humans and is ready to move on to enjoy her remaining 8 lives.

If you are not prepared to adopt and you wish to help us help Raven, we are currently fundraising to offset her medical expenses.  All donations will go directly to Raven’s care.  On behalf of our little princess, we thank you for reading Raven’s story of survival.

Courtesy Listing - This is not a Gerdy’s cat but we will pass along any inquiries to the person who saved him. Placement arranged between the parties themselves.

This two year old orange and white Domestic male Shorthair has been vaccinated, neutered, dewormed, tested Negative for Feline AIDS/Leukemia, and his vet papers go with him. This is what his lady rescuer had to say about him:

"He had started to hang out around my place last March and was very eager to be allowed in.  Every time I opened the back door he would try to slip through.  When that didn't work, he would sleep on the outdoor window ledge looking miserable and pathetic. Eventually his antics won me over and I took him to the vet to get him tested and fixed up with the idea of finding a home for him.

He would probably do best as the one and only.  While he is far from vicious, he can be intolerably pesty to other cats and has been known to stalk them relentlessly.  He is also given to marking his territory when he is feeling insecure but it is not a chronic affair and a product like 'Mark off' usually does the trick.  A new human companion would be wise to invest in a bottle to use (on beds and sofas)when first introducing this cat to his or her new home.

He's very kitten like and loves to play (he fetches by the way and loves it when I throw him a fuzzy ball that he can easily pick up in his mouth so as to return it to me).  And because he's young, he is still quite a 'busy' fellow, checking into this, getting into that and generally being overall mischievous!!!  However, all in all, he has a very sweet temperament and when he's all tuckered out, definitely enjoys being petted and crooned to."

Compassionate Placement

Roxie & Harley (listed below) are a bonded pair that ideally should be placed together. If that is not possible they will be adopted separately. They were raised together and Roxie produced 5 litters of pups with Harley before they came to Gerdy's Rescues. 

ROXIE

Beautiful and sweet German Shepherd mix, VERY loving and affectionate.  A bit shy at first but makes friends quickly.  Ideal for older children in family or retired folk or person working from home.  One of her owners Passed away, so she with her mate Harley came to Gerdy’s. 

A dear couple, raised together.  Roxie is now spayed after producing 5 litters with Harley—at last she is retired from parenthood!  She had her Heartworm test negative, vaccinated Max 5, Bordatella, and Rabies, dewormed, no fleas.  BOTH DOGS HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AS WELL!

URGENT APPEAL

Roxie suddenly experienced a life-threatening condition requiring immediate surgery -- BLOAT, otherwise known as a twisted stomach.  She had to have expensive surgery to save her life, surgery that arrived right on the heels of TROOPER'S surgery -- and a huge unexpected drain on our finances. 

We are appealing for donations to offset this expense of restoring  Roxie to health. Any help you can give will be deeply appreciated.

Update:

Gerdy’s Rescues would like to thank ANNE LAPRADE for donating to us the FULL COST of Roxy’s emergency lifesaving surgery for her twisted stomach (Bloat).  We are deeply grateful to this angel of a woman, for this so- helpful and generous gesture of support and encouragement in what we do and care about deeply. 

Truly a lesson in “what goes around, comes around”—thank you Anne for your faith in our efforts!  Roxy is recovering nicely and is glad to be back with Harley. Now they just need to be adopted into their retirement home together!

Compassionate Placement

Roxie (listed above) & Harley are a bonded pair that ideally should be placed together. If that is not possible they will be adopted separately. They were raised together and Roxie produced 5 litters of pups with Harley before they came to Gerdy's Rescues. 

HARLEY

What  fine gentle soul!   Harley  is 9 years young and still has years left to bring a lucky someone joy in their life at knowing this great dog! 

One of the BEST senior dogs we have EVER had, this boy is a TREASURE!  Calm, extremely friendly, unflappable, sociable, gentle sweet soul, he loves getting and giving affection!  Quiet, not a barker! 

LOVES walks and sharing time with the person he loves.  Harley has the DEAREST face with grizzled white giving him a look of distinction—maturity but not age!  He is still sharp as a tack, has his wits about him, smart (but won’t show it  off too much!  After all, he is suitably modest as befits the professor he undoubtedly is!  Great with other friendly dogs, and we believe, with cats.  LOVES PEOPLE!  Gentle with nice respectful children. 

Harley is in great shape and is neutered, all his vaccinations up to date, Max 5, Bordatella, Rabies. Dewormed, heartworm tested negative, no fleas. Harley was taken in one day as he was a found stray, and had a home but then one of his owners passed away and the other could no longer care for him anymore. 

Gerdy’s took him in as he was not ready to be put to sleep—he is an angel that has things to do first and help someone who is lonely and needs a true friend. Harley is ready for a life well lived and wants to begin his new future WITH YOU!  Yes, he is looking at YOU!

Compassionate Placement

I have a big name—and VERY distinguished—but I am not a big cat.  I am an Orange Tabby of about 10 pounds,with wonderful green eyes, a Domestic Shorthair of 7-8 years. 

My elderly owners are moving to a place where cats are not allowed, and are so sad to give me up, but had no choice.  So Gerdy will find a new home for me. I am a very friendly cat with sometimes an independent nature, but I would love to sit in your lap for a cuddle.  I would like to be an only cat if possible as I am a bit scared right now, but I might do well with another friendly cat or nice dog.  I am an indoor-only cat. 

I am neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed. I was very much loved, and miss not having a home of my own again.  Can you make room for a gentleman like me in your busy life?  I don’t take up much space and you will never regret your decision!  This is your opportunity to have Tigi Rufus Somerled share your home!

Comments from his Foster:

"Tigi is a friendly boy with a fun-loving nature and playfulness that belies his age. At 9 years young, he is much more playful than his considerably younger cat-mates. Although he does "tolerate" the other felines in the house, he would much prefer to be his own boss, where his human(s) can truly appreciate his great sense of feline humor. He doesn't mind his large doggie companion but he can be quite bossy around smaller dogs.

Playing with cat toys and eating are Tigi's favourite past times, although he definitely enjoys being petted a good "skritch". Tigi is looking for a new castle where he can be the resident King and be regally treated, as he so richly deserves."

Ladybug is an example of a kind and obedient dog who was expected to defend her master even though she was not a guard dog at heart.  A person did this to her and Gerdy has been trying for 2 years to get her the kind of home she needs—someone knowledgeable about this problem and able to give her leadership and firm, but kind guidance—one who will not want her to look after the humans but  humans who will look after her. 

She does not need compliant people who let her do what she wants and baby her, she NEEDS people who can take the leadership role and not push her into the Alpha role she does not want—because it SCARES her—she NEEDS assurance it is she who will be looked after, she does not want to be a baby to her people. 

She needs an Alpha person who has dog sense and will expect her to follow rules of respectful dogdom.  She is about 4  years old,  mix of Black Lab/Pointer we think, and about 52 lbs.  Spayed, Max 5, Rabies & Bordatella, heartworm tested negative and on Revolution, dewormed, no fleas. 

Her first master got her from a humane society in Ontario, and being an older man, promptly taught her to “protect” him on walks and in the home.  She’d growl and people would leave him alone.  Then he didn’t want her anymore so dumped her in a shelter here in Quebec, where we found her.  She is a beautiful dog.  We then placed her in a loving home but the person babied her and gave her the impression she too could not look after herself & Ladybug, so she nipped a visitor going into the apartment thinking she was helping defend the new person. She came back to us. 

We placed  her again to a kind man, who let her run loose in his yard, she figured with no guidance she was to defend his property, so came back AGAIN, after a neighbor trespassing across his yard got nipped. Next was a nice couple, who were so pleased with her but they did not listen to what her needs were, babied her and back she came again, when she nipped the visitor they had coming in on the 2nd day in THAT new home.    This happened once AGAIN, strong-appearing and experienced man who disregarded again what we said, she nipped the pantleg of a guy who entered the apartment unannounced and back she came again!  4 times!! 

Now ever since she has been at our boarding kennel watching other dogs come in and leave adopted.  She is loved at the kennel, and at the same time is asked to be respectful of the rules—which she is.  We feel she is ready to try again.  So we need a kind, firm, Cesar Milan type who will work with her on simple things that will make HIM/HER Pack Leader and not hand the job over to Ladybug!  Like a person who will not allow her to precede them out the door; will step in front and block her when meeting friends while walking her; will make her SIT while they answer the doorbell etc. 

In short—a self-confident person who will REALLY work on rehabilitating this very smart & intelligent dog.  She cannot be The Dog Who Loved Too Much—and be allowed to dominate people around her master.  That is ALL she wants, to be treated like a respected DOG and not a person.  Ladybug has dignity.  But she is playful and fun-loving.  She just needs proper managing and she will bloom as a result.  We see her loving heart every day—surely there is SOMEONE with no other pets who could be her respected Guardian Angel.

A Boxer and a Rottweiler became Baby’s proud parents on July 24, 2005.  Baby was adopted by a mother who had to give her up when she was not allowed dogs at her new home.  So now, Baby is looking for a home where she will be loved forever.  She is a wonderful dog with a great disposition.  She’s friendly and easy to get along with.  She’s good with other dogs and with children and she steers clear of cats!

Could you be Baby’s next proud parent and love her for being such a good girl?  She sure deserves it!  Baby has all the makings of a great friend and loyal companion.

All shots up to date, spayed and heartworm tested negative.

Her time at the pound was up, she was going to be gassed to death the next day when Gerdy got her out.  About a year old,  a beautiful Husky mix, she is dainty and ladylike, with a sweet nature. Jolie chooses her dog friends, some she likes and others not, so would have to meet an existing dog in the family first! 

She is a picky lady.  Likely not good with cats.  A gentle dog with people,  this is a worthwhile girl who has gone from a terrifying situation to safety and is very grateful to be alive.  She will thrive in a loving home.  Jolie  is an exceptional girl who will “sing” to you when she is happy and has a beautiful smile. 

Jolie is spayed, vaccinated—intranasal bordatella, Max 5, Rabies—heartworm tested negative, dewormed, vet checked—all set to go.  Her beautiful blue eyes will win your heart!