Hi Folks!  Well you are in for a TREAT with me!  I am a DEAR Basset Hound pup that just turned 4 months old. I'm a lemon Basset, that is, white with butterscotch brown markings.

I am the SWEETEST little guy you could possibly meet, a typical Basset—I love children, people, am trustworthy, good with cats, not a mean bone even at this young age.  Pleasantly playful and active, though not overly so, I love to play, especially with other friendly dogs who don’t mind a puppy’s bid for friendly play.  I play then I take a nap break, and play again. 

I am doing very well with my house training in spite of still having a few accidents when I play and forget I have to go out—I will rely upon you to remind me and we can work TOGETHER to get me fully housetrained—but I already have the IDEA!

They say I am a good form, and am  real looker!  I already love to go on walks—on leash please—remember us hounds will follow our noses to the ends of the earth if we get loose, so I will require a real  fenced in yard  to play in, not the invisible kind.    

Also I need someone home as I am a little guy and much too young to be left alone while you work all day—remember a puppy is like a toddler—we have a lot to learn and need you there to teach.  A house will be best for me as while I am a quiet boy loose in the house, I do bark for a bit in my crate at bedtime, then I sleep through the night.   

Preference will be given to  people with Basset experience, but love of the breed counts too if you have educated yourself about Bassets!  I have my vaccines, dewormed, and will be sterilized when old enough, under Gerdy’s Rescues.  I love to play with my toys, and interact with people. 

The reason for giving me up is that the child in the family was not truly ready for a dog, so here I am! 

Compassionate Placement

Hello! I am a 3 year old member of the Mastiff family, my breed name is Fila Brasileiro, I’m a girl and I weigh about 109 pounds. I am a Gentle Giant with a very nice nature. Due to my size, I need someone used to handling a big dog—a REALLY big dog! My owner is not well and cannot look after me anymore, but he was devoted and kind to me and gave me a wonderful life.

I am spayed and up to date on my shots and what I need. But I do need your help. X-rays have revealed some potential joint problems that I will eventually need pain meds for most likely. But with good  loving care we can share a wonderful life. As a mature dog, you can see my wonderful qualities, I am a big kid at heart!

"Hello Judy and Gerdy,

How are you two ladies doing? I wanted to update you about Jessy and I. We are doing great. Jessy is adapting to me working nights. Sleeps all night any how and as long as I let her have an hour or so on the front porch, while I read the paper, she is happy while I sleep in the day time. Jessy just loves the front porch, sits and watches the world go by and dozes off now and then, I think just to trick the world into thinking she is not watching.

I have gotten her a harness, to replace the choke collar and she really likes it. Walks really well on it and and just can't wait to put it on knowing that it means a walk or some sort of outside activity including the front porch.

Gary, Carol and I have taken her to the beach and she loves walking in the water and splashing up to her knees.

Lets just say she is the best thing to ever happen to me. All my freinds and family just love her as well. Gets on well with my landlord as well and she made him a little nervous at first, but again she has won him over. Calls her Pookums. Not too diginfied I thnk but she doesn't mind it.

Will talk to you again soon. Oh yeah and we are on the heartworm, started in May on the 15th as per directions.

Keep in touch,

Anne and Jessy"

"Hello ladies,

I just viewed your website, great work is still going on, congrats. I am sorry for not getting in touch earlier or more regularly. Thought I would update you on what is going on here. Jessy is doing great. She is having some joint issues and I am taking her to her vet tomorrow. This just started about 2 weeks ago. Up till then she has been a little stiff but has been shaking it off. Now she is having trouble moving around. I think that alot of it is the damp and cool weather. When it is just cold, 0 or lower she has always been fine.

Please don’t worry I think that pain meds will help and will work on something with her vet. Her vet is great. To be honest Jessy has not been on meds for quite a while, vet recommended taking her off shortly after she arrived and she had not adverse effects so have been keeping an eye on her and this is the first setback she has had.

She now also has a brother, she really likes the company and he has improved her mobility and mood of late. Deaclan is a Dogo, French Mastiff cross and is now 5 months old. The 2 are best friends and she is teaching all her great personality traits.

Everyone who meets Jess including my grandson just loves her. Liam, grandson, just shoulders past her to get where he needs to go and she protects him and stays near whenever he is here. Is so funny to see the 2 of them. Liam is about eye to eye with her still and keeps running into her ,when he turns around and goes to move around the rest of the house. Jess checks him in bed and makes sure he is always safe.

Will keep you informed about our appointment tomorrow.

Anne" 

NOTE from Gerdy's:

Update confirmed just arthritis and steps being taken to make Jessy more comfortable.

Angie is a 3 year old Weimariner with a malformed foot, it is thought that a specially designed “boot”  will help her avoid surgery - but at the present time she runs, walks, climbs stairs without much discomfort. 

She is being seen by a vet orthopedic specialist.

Angie has separation anxiety and we seek a home that has the time and patience to help refocus this deserving girl, if possible someone who works from home is ideal for Angie, she can be crated if you have to go out for awhile. 

A house would be best for her rather than a condo or apartment.  Angie is loving and gentle—and wants to be loved by a person who has time for her needs. 

Spayed and vaccinated, on Revolution heartworm preventative. Angie is spayed and vaccinated to date, dewormed and on Revolution heartworm prevention. 

Everyone who meets her loves Angie, and she enjoys being the center of attention! Angie will share her spotlight with you in your home!!

Compassionate Placement

This is a dear little girl, so affectionate, if you take her to bed with you she stays in the same spot all night, so grateful for the human contact that gives her great security!  She is just a DOLL of a doggie, a Mini Schnauzer.  Lisa is 9 years of age. 

Sold by a pound as a matted puppy, imagine the surprise of the groomer who found a mature dog under all the matted fur after she was shaved!  But the girl did not want an old dog.  So Lisa worked her way to the safety of Gerdy’s Rescues in order to find the security of a new home for the rest of her life. 

Lisa had an extreme makeover, courtesy of a benefactor—she had 2 non-cancerous lumps removed as well as some age bumps—when her stitches are out shortly she will look half her age!  She was spayed at the same time.  Vaccinations up to date, she is in great shape and an active, interested in life, girl.  She loves to go for walks, and be cuddled in quiet times. 

Lisa has urinary crystals and so will just be on a special food the rest of her life, but that is all she needs.  We’d like to find her a home with no kids or other pets, because she really deserves all the love to herself to make up for lost time.  However she gets along fine with other friendly little dogs, and is very social, while at the same time can hold her own if she gets afraid of them.  The foster’s own  big dogs pay attention to her, and she loves playing where they are.

A lovely grey, she has the most appealing wee face, and will accept a man or woman equally.  Lisa loves a little round fluffy cat bed at her foster home, she loves laying in it at night beside her fosters!

A complete charmer, Lisa deserves security so never again does she tremble with anticipation of imminent harm, but be secure in knowing she is loved and cherished.  Lisa has a lot of good years ahead of her, do you need Lisa as much as she needs YOU?

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!

Well here I am, HOPE’S brother.  Hope was taken in by a young lady after spending time in the freezing cold, she fed him and gained his trust, and Hope ended up at Gerdy’s, now placed.    

She feels this is a brother to Hope, and had just gained his trust as well, so now he too is with Gerdy’s Rescues.  “Bro”  is about 4 years old as well, a Domestic Longhair, thin at 11 pounds, but will be a handsome chap with proper feeding and regular brushing. 

He is a big boy with Norwegan Forest Cat looks, very dramatic tabby colouring.  Brother Hope is a dignified boy, loves attention and can purr like a motor boat.  He stands out in a crowd with his looks!   Huge head, what a boy! 

Neutered, FIV/FeLV tested negative, dewormed, no fleas, vaccinated—this Bro is move-in ready!! 

I am one lucky dog—I was going to be gassed at that pound where Gerdy got a lot of dogs out into safety.  There was no reason for it other than I had been picked up as a stray  and they don’t keep dogs very long there before getting rid of them in that cruel manner. 

I am a beautiful Golden Retriever male about 3 years old, nice in every way.  I am perfectly charming as Golden Retrievers are known to be.  I was nursed back to health from a case of kennel cough that I caught at the pound, then I got neutered. 

Also was heartworm tested negative, vaccinated with Bordatella, Max 5, Rabies and was dewormed & defleaed—so I this Golden Boy is  ready to go!

This dear 5 pound Bichon Maltese and possibly apricot poodle mix was found in a cage beside a dumpster, terrified out of his mind. He was taken in upon discovery by kind staffers and we went to get him. He would not leave the shelter of his cage. 

After decompressing a bit in his foster home he finally came out of his cage and by being ignored for a few hours, finally lost his defensive pose and started to behave normally, a dear sweet boy. 

We gave him 3 baths which he enjoyed to get the dried urine off him. After eating, he was taken to the vet, who estimated his age at no more than 9 months. He is now being neutered and shots brought up to date, he is healthy and has a good temperament.

Callum is a year old Golden Retriever saved from a kill pound by a very generous woman who saw him there, paid his pound fee personally, and got him out into safety through Gerdy’s Rescues.  He was one of the fortunate ones. 

Callum is underweight likely from stress.  Walks well on leash, and LOVES kids!  Craving love, excellent potential family dog and loves to hug you around the waist!   Not a barker, he understands French, knows sit, lie down, paw.  He sits before getting his food. 

A sweet boy, Callum has been neutered, heartworm tested negative, vaccinated Bordatella, Max 5, and Rabies.  Dewormed, no fleas. Callum will charm your socks off as a typical Golden will do!

"Hi Gerdy,

Topher is doing beautifully and has been an absolute blessing. He has settled in to our daily routine or lack thereof readily and easily. He was very quick to make himself at home.  He has put on weight and is eating well.

He enjoys his playtime outside specially his outings to the Hudson dog run where he has made several new friends. Bob and I would like to thank you for granting us the opportunity to foster Topher. 

A big thanks to you and your team of volunteers for all the wonderful work you do.  Please extend a very special THANK YOU to the young woman who saved Topher from Berger Blanc.  We will always be grateful.

Mathilde, known as Tilly, or Tillybum is 18 months old. Tilly was given up with her sibling Gaspard.  Their owner loved them like no other, but found that work demands meant they could not get all the love and attention they needed.

It was a painful choice, but with their welfare in mind, the decision was to find a new home for them. Unfortunately they were not able to be placed together. Gaspard, the lucky fellow, was adopted a while ago and is doing famously at his new home!  

Tilly is in foster care with 3 male bassets. She is house trained and up to date with all shots, and spayed. Tilly is a petite Basset, approximately 40 lbs, mostly brown in colour, with a demeanor and big brown eyes that would mealt your heart. She is a pleasant little girl, full of life, who loves the company of people and her own kind.  

Tilly loves to cuddle, especially in bed with you at night.  Tilly would do well in a home where someone works from home or is home all day long.

This little doll of a girl is a black Mini Poodle about 5 years old, she was going to be euthanized.  Now in foster, she has been found to be a VERY affectionate girl, not a mean bone in her.  Loves to cuddle with a person, especially in bed!  But loves to  sleep in a little cat bed in her crate!

Best not with a cat as she loves to chase for excitement in play, too hard on a cat's nerves!  Gets along well with other dogs, loves people.  Has only 1 "fault" - occasionally will do a submissive pee when you go to pick her up, but the foster finds it helps greatly just to sit down and call to her to jump up on your lap, THEN you can put her outside to do her routine. She LOVES toys, and to play interactively. 

Loves to walk on leash, and do  all her business as she trots along. A GREAT dog for an older couple who want a dog to baby.  She does not snap. No children as she is too small to play with. Loves her baths!  And will go to sleep in your arms on car rides or watching tv. 

A real "baby' she is one sweet beauty!

This is a truly wonderful and loving family dog.  Due to unfortunate circumstances, his owner could no longer keep him, so asked Gerdy for help in finding his beloved dog a new home.  Balou is a calm dog, friendly to other friendly dogs, would likely accept cats. 

He is very affectionate, and handsome!  He is a Collie Mix, at 74 pounds, and 4 years old.  Very dramatic to look at—HANDSOME!  And super-intelligent—you can see it in those eyes—and gentle.  Someone will get a treasure in this boy! 

Neutered, vaccinated Bordatella, Max 5, Rabies; dewormed, no fleas, heartworm tested negative, Balou is ready for his new life with your family—he will make you proud!!

Ella

2 year old Ella was given up because a couple had a new baby and no longer had time for Ella anymore—so Ella packed her bags and joined the other animals at Gerdy’s Rescues looking for a secure new forever home!

Ella is very smart, sweet-natured, not a mean bone in her, likely a Blond Lab mix.   She weighs 42 pounds, and is very skinny. Ella is now getting the good and nutritious food needed to look and feel her best. 

She had severe ear infection, and  she had never been taken to a vet in her life!  So now she is being treated for that and is heartworm tested negative, dewormed, vaccinated for Bordatella, Max 5, Rabies,  and will be spayed soon. 

Lovely Ella is good with kids, playful, and we think housetrained.  Ella knows some commands and will give the paw. 

This young lady has both looks and personality—a real winner!!

Shamrock (Now Shannon)

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!!

"Hello,

Over a month ago my vet was in touch regarding medical questions and whoever she spoke to said she remembered the dogs so I thought I'd give you an update.

Shannon (used to be Shamrock) is a work in progress and maybe always will be but he is definitely worth it.  A more loving and affectionate creature would be hard to imagine.  He is nervous around people so we tell strangers to ignore him till he's had a chance to sniff about and then he seems to be fine.  He also gets nervous in some situations so we have to be a little careful but usually he can settle himself down. 

Strangely he was fine on long car rides the first few times we went away, but recently he gets very nervous on the same sorts of trips so we're not sure what that's about.  He also likes to get into enclosed spaces - he dug a burrow under our porch which he'd lie in while Ella would be out in the yard enjoying the sunshine.  We're wondering if he's a little uncomfortable in the open after being caged with you for so long.  Jane read that it might be a good idea to make him a doghouse where he can feel a little more secure.
               

Ella, while a world class chewer-upper, is sheer delight.  She was far more independent than Shannon at first but now is very affectionate and she has really helped Shannon.  She taught him to play and have fun which he really seemed uncomfortable with at first. She even showed him how to go down stairs which he was afraid to do. Now they are inseparable and like nothing better than to tear across an open field or beach.  So far Shannon is afraid of the water (some lab!) but Ella will probably teach him about that too.

The bottom line is THANK-YOU. 

Everything you said about them when we chose them has turned out to be exactly right and they are great fun. Shannon needs lots of love and gets it.  I can see how he might have been a real pain for a less enthusiastic or more high strung dog owner but I like being followed all over the house and having him leaning against me.  At bed time he often sneaks his great lumbering frame right up onto my side of the bed for a cuddle before sleep.  How can you not love a beast like that?
               

I hope things are going well for you all.  Many thanks for all you are doing.  These two characters have a lot of love to give and the world needs more of that.

Yours Sincerely,

Alan"

Howdy-do!!  I am a  Dalmatian with BROWN spots, going to be 4 years old in July,  and I need a new home.  You see there are 2 babies in the house now and I don’t go for the walks or exercise like I used to, and I’m feeling kinda low because I am not getting the needed attention that I did before.  Forgive me if I brag—but I am an AMAZING dog!  I listen very well and I am very affectionate. 

They say I am awesome with children, I never bit or snapped even when my ears or tail were pulled by kids.  I have no separation anxiety, in fact I used to spend the day from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm alone—never once did I destroy a thing even though I was loose in the house I could be trusted.   

I sent my family off to work at the door and was there to greet them when they got back home again, greeting with a wagging tail when they got back, no matter how long I’d been alone.  Hey, I do not jump up on people when I meet them, nor bark when the doorbell rings, or even when other dogs are around.   

Truthfully I’ve never been much of a barker anyhow! Now I DO pull on the leash when I see another dog (I am not QUITE  perfect, remember)—but only  to introduce myself AND at the dog park I schmooze quite well with the other dogs, even being submissive with the more dominant dogs!  Did I mention that is because we dogs too have a United Nations and I was Secretary General Tucker Mee Owt of ours? 

Hey, I am not even afraid of loud noises or thunderstorms, so you can come to me for protection!  Now — training — well I DO come when called, sit, come, and go but you will have to teach me heel, stay, and the others — well you have to teach me SOMETHING and not take all the credit for my genius! 

I used to have an old cat, I tried playing with him but he was an old grouch with no sense of humour, so we didn’t bother with each other.  I can be loose in the house, and I don’t have any health issues.  I have one habit, it is like a human chewing his nails—I chew on the end of my tail, but the vet said it was just a habit and harmless. 

I am NEUTERED, up to date on my vaccines — Intranasal Bordatella, Max 5, and Rabies.  I have been dewormed, and have no fleas.  Heartworm tested NEGATIVE, I will start my Revolution shortly.

Well, folks, now you know all about me.  Can we arrange to meet so I can give you a sniff or two so I can get to know you too?  I want a FOREVER home so I will be particular!!  Hey, maybe I could be your Assistant in your home office or at work where good dogs are allowed.  Or if you are retired we could go for long walks and buy an ice cream cone — the possibilities are endless!

"Hi Gerdy, Judy and Roger,

It's me Mr. Tucker (a.ka.Tucker).  I just wanted to thank you for helping my first family find me a forever home. I love my new place. I get lots of attention and walks not to mention all the toys!  My new family said my previous family must have loved me very much to give me up: They say I am a great well-mannered boy and I'm on Santa's good-boy list!!!  Here are some recent photos.

Love

Hi, I am a wonderful Doberman baby boy of about 4 months, and I am an exceptional pup in that I am quite settled in my ways, gentle,  and not overactive (so far!)  A nice nature, I love people and other dogs.

I am vaccinated and will be neutered when old enough by Gerdy’s, dewormed.  Cheerful, I look forward to my forever home with YOU!

"Hey Gerdy,
 
This is Shanelle, I finaly got around to sending you some pictures of Zeus. I must say we completly adore him. He can get a little crazy some times with all that puppy energie, but nothing playing cant handle.

He is a big cuddle monster, love's to come and jump in my bed in the morning and snuggle under the blankets until I finaly get up.

The cats are starting to get better with him, but they still are'nt quite sure. But of course he just wants to play with them and share his toys, it doesnt always work out the way he wants.
 
We are so happy we took him in our home, and we cannot get enough of him, he keeps us on our feet and always puts a smile on our faces.
 
Shanelle

PS - I will try and send you more pictures soon and keep you up to date on him.

And a bonnie Basset girl I am!  At about 45 pounds and 9 months old, I am a beautiful tricolor fine figure of a young lady dog, very nice temperament, HOUSETRAINED, and absolutely adorable in nature, not a mean bone. 

I was saved from being euthanized at a gassing pound, to which my  family had brought me because I barked in the apartment when crated.  I am in foster care and currently in heat, so I  will be sterilized afterwards under Gerdy’s Rescues.  In the meantime I have been vaccinated Bordatella, Rabies, Max 5, and dewormed, no fleas.   

I am very friendly to other dogs, adults and children, and being introduced to cats.  I now bark about 10 minutes after being crated, but my foster is working on that!  However, I will only be placed in a house in spite of the fact I have yet to bark when not in my crate! 

I LOVE to cuddle, and curl up on your lap, I think like all Bassets that I am a little lap dog!  I am in very good health, had a vet check, and will make someone a fine companion.  I really would prefer someone who works from home or is not away for a full work day because Bassets love to have human company especially. 

Someone retired with visiting grandchildren, or a stay at home mum would be my ideal!  I love Costco beds and if possible would like to sleep at the foot of your bed as well if allowed, us Bassets tend to stay put through the night!  I have a strong back and absolutely such an appealing face—I am Bonnie indeed in every way!

"Hi Gerdy, 

I just wanted to give you an update on our girl.  She is the sweetest little thing - she and our big dog Murphy have come to an understanding - she is very gentle with him and no longer jumps on him when he's sleeping. She licks his face and nudges him with her hip but basically leaves him alone unless he shows her he wants to play. 

Mason on the other hand has become her best friend.  They rough-house several times and day and generally are together 24 hours a day.  At first Mason wasn't that interested in playing but now he's the instigator half the time.  It's very entertaining watching them play - Mason is even losing weight because until Bonnie came he was a very lazy boy.  She is the most persistent dog we've ever had and will just not take no for an answer from us or from Mason - she is also very well behaved and  gentle when taking treats and waits her turn for her food.  She is no more a food hog than Mason and will now let us put her food bowl down and wait till we tell her to eat - she's certainly not a dumb basset - sadly Mason is. 

She absolutely loves her walks and spends a lot of time out the back in the woods - she just wanders around by herself or with the others - she also loves to sun on our stairs.  We also found out she likes to dig.  She is just a breath of fresh air in a household of laid-back dogs - we can't remember life without her.  We absolutely adore her -  who wouldn't with that sweet face - I can't imagine the kind of person who would have taken her to the pound.  Thank-you again for steering us to Bonnie - she is living the life of a well-loved animal and will for the rest of her life. 

My kids call our place "doggy heaven" because what dog wouldn't want to live in a place with all this property. Oh by the way she rolled in something lovely and dead the other day and just reeked so we had to wash her neck and shoulder.  She also is sleeping on a Costco bed in the bedroom - she doesn't require the crate anymore.  All in all this has been a hassle-free introduction of a new dog and we know that's because she is just so sweet and gentle.
 
Thanks again,   

Lea (and Graham)"

"Hi Judy,

I just wanted to touch base on how Bonnie is doing.  She has become such a source of amusement - her energy level is so high it's comical to watch.  She spends a lot of time outside - a lot of that on her own because the other two get bored and want to come in and have a nap.  She just never gets tired of wandering around the bush or lying in the sun on the stairs and is always on the prowl for chipmunks and squirrels. 

Every day from 5 to 7 she seems to get an extra burst of energy and screams around the house at full speed, sliding on the hardwood and and pulling up area rugs and her haste to get around corners.  People ask what she's doing and we just say chasing invisible squirrels - but sometimes Mason gets in on the game and because he's so much bigger the game becomes a lot louder and more frantic. 

He and Bonnie are inseparable and wash eachother's faces and ears - we've never had 2 dogs that love eachother as much as these two.  She's very respectful of Murphy, our older dog, and is very gentle with him. She and Mason really play physically with lots of barks and growls and rolling around - you'd think she might get hurt because he's so much larger but it doesn't happen.  

She is such a sweet dog with a such a gentle disposition and she learns quickly - she never gets on the furniture or beds and really has no bad habits at all exept for the barking.  It's like she just can't help doing it when she's playing - it's like an expression of joy for her but it drives us crazy.  She knows she's not supposed to bark but it just comes out anyway - but if you point the spray bottle at her she stops (until the next time she feels happy).  I guess it's just one of her quirks! 

She is a very happy girl and we adore her - we're just glad we dont's have two dogs that are this exuberant! She really is a treasure and we can't remember what it was like without her (quieter).  We saw the 2 Basset puppies and all we could say was we would have taken them if we didn't already have 3 dogs.  They are beautiful dogs and their names are my 2 favorite dog names - our first Basset was Sammy and I almost changed Bonnie's name to Bailey. 

Keep up the good work.

Lea"                                                   

This handsome German Shepherd pup is about 7 months old, and is a WONDERFUL dog because he is friendly, loves affection and attention,  is smart, eager to please and has a sense of humour! 

A joyful dog and a joy to behold!  Chief is neutered, vaccinated Max 5, Bordatella, Rabies, dewormed and is eager to have a new home all his own!  Very friendly with other dogs and likes children, he has a good character and personality, and will be a good adult dog. 

He needs obedience training but pays attention well, so that should be easy for him!  Chief is an eye-catching boy now, just wait til he is full grown!

I am a real treasure of a girl!  I am one year old, and 91  pounds,  used to other dogs, cats, and children. HOUSETRAINED to go outside, I will ask for the door when I have to go out. 

A VERY FRIENDLY dog, I will be a wonderful family pet for a lucky someone. Spayed and vaccinated Bordatella, Max 5, and Rabies, heartworm tested negative and dewormed I am ready to pack my suitcase to go to your home forever! 

I am very well behaved and I am a Bernese Mountain Dog Mix.  I am very intelligent too!  I was given up because my owner was moving and couldn’t take me along.  Everyone says I am a special girl! 

"Hi there,

I just wanted to follow-up and let you know how Marla's first 2 days have gone. She is really, really happy and you would think she had been with us forever. She listens very well and gets along really well with Jasper - they are now best friends. We have changed her name to Abby and after only 1 day she is responding to her new name.

But let's hear from her directly:

Hi everyone at Gerdy's!

Thank you so much for helping me find my new forever home with Diane, Gary, Jasper the dog and Lucky the cat. I think I may be the luckiest dog in the whole world to have found such a great family. My new parents took me directly to Woofers where they let me pick out my new collar and a toy. My new brother Jasper and I are having a blast together, and he has shared all his toys, beds and food with me. I also got to go meet my new grandma, who I think will be spoiling me and I got to visit my new workplace at Action Scuba. I met all kinds of new people and I wasn't afraid of any of them. In fact, I got so excited to meet everyone that I wagged my tail with each new person.  I am having so much fun! I got to go run around with my brother in the woods at Angell Woods on Saturday and then on Sunday when my daddy went scuba diving, I got to go swimming in the river and show my parents how much I love the water, which is good because Jasper told me he needed a swimming buddy. Apparently Jasper is my new personal trainer and is going to get me in shape so I can be the svelte girl I am supposed to be. I am really tired from all of my adventures but am really happy, and am now going to go curl up on my nice comfy bed and have a nap.

This sweet female mix of BASSETHOUND/BEAGLE will be 2 years old in October.  Very good with people—kids and adults—and other dogs.  Likely would accept a cat.  Surrrey does not bark a lot and is HOUSETRAINED. 

Used to a car, she enjoys her rides. No unusual fears or separation anxiety.  Sleeps well in crate at night and if you have to go out.  Her crate will come with her. 

Wonderful personality, playful, outgoing and friendly — not a mean bone!  In the evenings loves to cuddle quietly.  Enjoys her walks but tends to pull, could benefit from a harness to correct that.  Loves to play ball!   

Surrey is a good, kind, friendly girl, is sociable—would be a very good family dog.  She is 30-40 pounds of love!  No known medical problems such as skin allergies .  If with another dog, makes a game of when given a treat she will hide it then given a chance will steal the other dog’s treat! 

She is spayed and up to date with vaccines.  Because of unfortunate circumstances, her owner is no longer able to keep her.

Yankee was a dog found on the highway by Gerdy and a friend on a roadtrip recently!  He had been struck by a car, and cars were passing with  him running frantically around in confusion, but no one had stopped to help him.  But THEY did! 

In fact they brought him home with them and vetted him right away.  He needed TWO legs operated on for broken bones, is now on the mend in a foster home. 

Yankee as Gerdy named him, is very grateful. We believe Yankee lived a sad life of not being cared for, because he is very thin and not developed as well as he should be for a one-year-old dog. 

Yankee is all mutt, white with fawn spotted ears, very trusting eyes and a ready smile that turns into kisses! Yankee is kindness itself wrapped up in a dog!  Not a mean bone, he is grateful for the least amount of affection!  An EXCEPTIONAL dog! 

He is now in a foster home to help us out, and loves the cats there!  The staff at the vet’s are all in love with him!  Yankee is 47 pounds of loving boy who is neutered as well.  We will find him an adoptive home when he is ready.

Adopted

Gerdy’s Rescues wishes to thank those who contributed to help with Yankee’s surgery. Our SINCEREST APPRECIATION to:  Connie, Ted, Claudette, and Chantal.   

YANKEE (now Codey), who is very grateful most of all, sends a big slurpy kiss!

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!

"Hi Gerdy,

Ringo has a perky new hairdo, a chic new Bark& Fitz bed for the kitchen and sleeps on the pillows on my bed at night. She has had a few food fights with Whisky, as she has decided that his food (hard, not watered down) is just fine, thank you, but there is more noise than biting.

We just have to feed them separately until she realizes that he eats first, foremost and undisturbed (i.e. no other dog within eight feet of the food!). My housekeeper tells me that she gets stopped on the street when she is walking the three of them in their winter coats. A few have remarked that "the owneris very rich"!!! Ha! The owner has to keep working to feed and clothe the doggies..."

Trixie's babies were featured in Our Tales to Tell section. Please click here to read their story.

The babies are just over 2 months old and are ready to be placed in their new homes.  There are:

2 Females: Rosebud & Velvet

5 Males: Diesel (Adopted), Tonka, Montana, Jet, and Cole (Adopted).

Included in their adoption fee will be spay/neuter, deworming, vaccination to date.

The pups are healthy, vet examined.  Black with bits of white.  GREAT NATURES!  Socialized with people and used to seeing other dogs. 

Daddy a black Giant Schnauzer but babies expected to be in weight range of 40-50 pounds at maturity as mama Trixie is not a large dog.

"Hello Judy and Gerdy!

I thought you may like a quick update regarding Colie.
He's doing great! Here's a quick summary of what he's like:

Favourite things:
1. Tummy rubs
2. Tummy rubs
3. Tummy rubs
4. Steeling food
5. Doing a pre-wash in the dishwasher

He's got a personal fan club at school. The kids come running and he...lies down for a tummy rub!  We've been to see Dr. Carl twice. Actually, this dog's sort of a celebrity at the vet clinic. All the personnel come to see "one of THE puppies". We'll be arranging for his sterilization next month. As for crate training, Dr. Carl suggested that we put hiscrate in one ofthe kid's rooms to avoid isolating him. We also put soft dog food in his kong toy and that certainly calms him. Finally, we bought a smaller cage (we had borrowed a huge one). He's more comfortable in it and goes in by himself. Granted, he still prefers to lie by my feet as I work, but we're making progress to ensuring that his crate is a safe haven for him. He's got two friends living nearby. A little pug named Geisha (the girl next door) and an SPCA dog named Sasha. They go wild together.

As for stunts, he's managed to total two keyboards (faster than I could say "get out from under the..." We now have a wireless one;) One more thing, apparently Gerdy went to see Dr. Carl a few hours before we went in. If you'd like to see him, we could come by the vet's for a quick visit. He's really grown. Dr. Carl says that he looks like an Afghan.

So there you have it. Hope all is well. Thanks again for everything and take care

"Hello again!

Just wanted to drop a quick line to give up an update about Colie. He now weighs  47 pounds. I brought him to Dr. Carl two weeks ago to see whether his weight was ok, etc. All fine.

He’s now almost 11 months old and has started giving me some teenage attitude. He’s also an avid thief and knows exactly when he has enough time to steal some food. He loves to sneak into our basement, because that’s where most of the TOYS are (the kids’ toys, that is). He hasn’t destroyed any more computer components or eaten any dead animals (always a good thing!).

All that humidity last summer made him suddenly go curly, but he now has a long, wavy/curly coat. Actually, he’s black with some chocolate brown highlights and some natural white (the “natural” look is the envy of some of my friends;))

Here is Colie in a nutshell:

Motto: Love me, love me again and when you think you’ve loved me enough, LOVE ME MORE!
Favourite things: Tummy rubs, tummy rubs, tummy rubs, stealing food, sneaking into the basement.
Arch enemy: Tickle me Elmo (he found him in the basement…)

I wish you all a peaceful holiday season.

"Hello again,

So here you have him.. our salami stealing, super cuddly, floppy eared, curly tushed, bushy tailed mutt!

Ursula"

"Hi!

I haven't given you an update in a while about Colie (Trixie's pup).

I believe last time I told you how I'd rigged the kitchen counters with cookies tied to tin plates. That certainly worked … for a while. Colie avoided the counters….uuunnntil I left some bacon to cool. Dumb move! Junior took up his bad habit of food stealing again so this week I took out the same old traps, tying cookies or cheese and pâté (!) to pie plates using dental floss.

Well, Colie didn't touch the traps for two days and I thought I'd won the war. Then I looked on another counter and realized that he stole the banana bread instead. I kid you not: this dog is smarter than we are. And cute too! AAAHHHH!

Hope you're all well. Take care

Ursula"

This dear girl is a One Year Old blond GOLDEN RETRIEVER.  Given up through no fault of her own, she is very nice family dog, gentle and kind. She is nicely playful.  Loves to go for leash walks, sweet-natured, she would make a wonderful life companion! 

Spayed, vaccinated - bordatella, Max 5, Rabies; she has been vet examined, heartworm  tested negative, no fleas (Revolution)  and is ready to pack her little suitcase and join you and your family in her new home!

Rudy is a 4 year old male German Shepard X Lab who has spent his whole life tied outside, neglected and abused physically and emotionally.  Rudy does not want pity as he is a survivor.  He has wonderful disposition and incredible spirit who only wants desperately to please his humans.  Rudy is presently in a foster home where living indoors has been well received by him.  Rudy loves his foster sister dog and 4 feline companions that he absolutely adores. 

Rudy has no aggressive tendencies and he is absolutely not a guard dog. He has learnt that human hands are that of love and gentleness which he absolutely lavishes in.  Rudy asks for the door, is completely crate trained, and has recently learned that stairs are not that scary.   He is now excellent on leash and does not pull, ignores dogs that bark at him and focuses to basic commands.  Rudy is looking for someone in the family that is home most of the day or someone who will take him to work as he wants so much to be with loving people.  If you are in a position to show Rudy more about this wonderful world and what life has to offer, then please do not miss this opportunity to meet this incredibly intelligent boy. 

Rudy is a deserving companion with a beautiful character who will take a gentle hug over any bone offered.  On Rudy’s wish list – someone to love and feel safe with, once and forever! Rudy is neutered, vaccinated to date, heartworm tested negative, and is on Revolution for the heartworm season. 

UPDATE:  RUDY HAD BEEN ADOPTED BUT RETURNED BECAUSE NEW OWNEER WAS ALLERGIC.  HE IS A WONDERFUL DOG SO RUDY IS MAKING A RETURN APPEARANCE HERE.

Compassionate Placement

Take a look at me!  I am 8-10 years young and 7 pounds.  I am so spry that I surely have a good 5 years left—likely more!  I am healthy and active, and I LOVE people and to be cuddled and snuggled with! 

I am SO affectionate, I will give kisses too!  I am very interested in all around me and travel well.  I might get used to cats!  I like other friendly wee dogs!  My coat is  black with a bit of grey, and I am a  Miniature Poodle.    I was saved from being euthanized because of my age—I am too happy and healthy for that to happen!  There is happy life in the old girl yet!  Can we spend our retirement years together? 

I am spayed, shots to date, heartworm tested negative and on preventative, no fleas or parasites—and I love carrides!  I am so happy, you will never be down with me as your friend!

"Hi, Gerdy, Judy, and Joy,

I know what you are thinking - it's about time. Right?? OK. Lexy is wearing her summer hair-do!!  I do the do myself. She is so patient with me. Such a great companion. And she gets along so well with the 2 cats.

They all sleep with me now. Good thing I don't have a single bed!! But Lexy retains the rights to the spare pillow in "our" bed. That was her chosen spot from Day 1.

Jean"

Compassionate Placement

Charlie’s estimated age is 4-5 years old.  He was found, skinny, frightened and starving, in the country and was brought to us.  We soon realized that Charlie had all the patterns of a puppy mill dog, He would have been used as a stud dog. He either escaped or was turned loose.

He was in pitiful condition but was so grateful for human attention.  We saw he did not eat normally and did tests and ultrasound to see what the problem was. Nothing showed up.  We soon realized what had caused his misery after a kind family fostered him hoping to adopt. Charlie was unable to relax with their dog and was returned as both dogs were unhappy.

Charlie had to learn that food is served in bowls and not dumped on the floor. He had to learn that he did not have to fight for his food with bigger more aggressive dogs. Charlie had to learn there would be food for him tomorrow and all the days after and most importantly, Charlie had to learn he had nothing more to fear.

Charlie loves people but is so afraid of other dogs, he must be placed as an ONLY DOG in the household. He is still a bit traumatized, so no children, just as a precaution, to keep his life as simple as possible as he gets adjusted. Charlie feels he must pin another dog down in order to protect himself, and if there were a second dog, he would do that first, in self defence fearing he would be hurt himself.

The people who get Charlie have to be supportive of positive actions by Charlie and be strong role models of people who would look after him and not make him feel he needs to defend them. Preference will be given to people who have had traumatized Golden Retrievers in their life who would take pleasure in rehabilitating this wonderful boy so he can leave his past behind him and live the life of a normal dog.

Charlie has been neutered, all shots, heartworm tested negative, is flea and parasite free so he's ready now for a new, happier life!

Tequila (Now Kayla)

This beautiful and sweet Golden Retriever girl is about a year old.  She is very playful as fits her age with a lot of energy.  More suited to a family with teens rather than young children, she is a counter surfer like most all Goldens and needs gentle but consistent training. 

With the proper guidance to help her learn her manners—as she never had anyone care enough to teach her  as a pup—she has great potential, being  a devoted girl.  Her one fault is that due to her insecurity, she will swallow socks, underwear, anything left around for her to swallow—but attention, guidance and time should take care of that. 

Tequila is spayed, has her vaccines up to date, heartworm tested negative, no fleas or parasites, vet checked.  She is a girl with a big heart who wants desperately to please as she has been rejected twice before, and does not understand why.  She wants her own secure home with people willing to work with her.  Can you give this jolly but misguided girl the quiet loving care she needs to kick her habit?  She needs you.

Many of you know or have seen our beautiful Golden Retriever, who came to us severely undernourished after he was found starving in the countryside.  Charlie had a very rough time, we do not know for sure what terrors he faced in his previous life but trust was the only thing of his own that he had left to give, he was so afraid that he would always have to protect himself that he developed a nervous aggression when he got overexcited.    

We knew it would be almost impossible to place Charlie.  We always said he needed an angel of a person who would understand him truly and help him come to be the normal  happy Golden Boy he was underneath the fear. Time went on, but no one was right to take on Charlie. 

Then one day a couple went with another dog on their mind to adopt, but Charlie’s face kept them looking at him instead.  The man could not take his eyes off Charlie, there was an immediate bond between them.  His wife, at first unsure, then learned that all Charlie needed was to know he would be looked after and no one would ever hurt him again. 

The dog with the frightened, haunted eyes is no more.  Trust shines from them and now Charlie has a grandchild to love, a family of his own, and friends and relatives, but  Pierre and Carolyn are truly Charlie’s Angels!

"Hi  Gerdy & Judy,

Kayla (Tequilla) has melted into the family. We thought Charlie may pass on his good manners and mature sense of humour, however, it seems Kayla has shown Charlie “Girls just want to have fun”.  Charlie now has a fun sense of humour and eats all his dinner.

Here's some pictures, excuse the renovations at the back but we have made our kitchen a little bigger for another one of our children (Kayla).  Please pass this message to Gerdy and are ready when she is to sign papers.

We love her,

Carolyne, Pierre, Prince Charles and Princess Kayla"

"Hi Gerdy,

Wow, what a trip to Cape Cod. Charlie loved the beach and Kayla (formerly Tequilla) loved the water.  Here a few photos to show the fun we had as a family. Enjoy them, we love the moments.

Carol, Pierre, Charlie, Kayla and Albi"

"Good morning,

I have attach our Doggie Birthday Party Pictures that Pierre and I threw for our family. Pierre had his special breakfast and I threw a dinner which we all ate Salmon and carrots.  For the dinner Pierre and I wore Dog noses.

We had a lot of fun.

Carolyne"

NOTE FROM GERDY: 

We are sad to announce that Charlie, so loved by his family, has passed away as a result of an unstoppable cancer.  It took a virulent form to claim Charlie who was unstoppable in his desire to live and be with his adopted family.  Charlie was a lesson to us all that a dog can find that one person out there and start a full life once again, confident and trustworthy. 

Our thanks to Pierre and Carolyne for making Charlie’s last years  enriched and full of adventure.  The love they showed him enabled him to rehabilitate into the special Golden Retriever he was meant to be.  Charlie captured a lot of hearts on his way through an all-too-short life, but is remembered with great fondness by all who knew him, especially Pierre and Carolyne who saw his potential and had faith that  

Charlie could again become a regular dog and overcome the trauma of his previous life before Gerdy’s when he came to us starving, frightened, and suspicious of all humans.  The power of love is great.  We all miss you, Charlie! 

You were one in a million! 

I was sprung from a kill pound on my last day to be alive!  It was a real close call!  I was picked up as a stray, unclaimed and my time was up.  Now I can be all YOURS! 

If you are looking for a not a mean bone type  Blond Lab Mix, smart, funny and cute,  I’m the gal for you! I walk very well on leash except when I see a squirrel or seagull—well none of us is perfect, right?  I sit and wait for my food or the ok to go through the door for a walk or to play.  I give the paw, and sometimes high-fives, and am learning the stay and down positions.  

I am good with all other dogs BUT NOT CATS! I am only about 2 years old,  all 44 pounds of me is very friendly, I am spayed,  vaccinated Max 5, Bordatella, and Rabies, dewormed and defleaed just in case! 

Heartworm tested negative as well.  I am a very feminine girl, gentle and kind.  If you work at home, I’d just love to join you in your office as your personal assistant!   I would be a great family dog or a  a good companion to a current friendly male dog.   

Look no further than Maddie  for your next dog to love with all your heart, ‘cause I sure will love you back.

This 5 month old black lab mix  was refused by a landlord, much to the disappointment of the owner.  Samson is a delightful and playful boy. 

A good family pup, he is kind and not a mean bone in his body.  He will be neutered soon and have his vaccinations.

"Hi Gerdy and Judy,

Just to give you some news! Sam turned 1 years old on June 1st and here are some recent photos of him. He's grown to be about 63 pounds! and the vet said he is in perfect shape right now. Sam is so adorable and completely part of our family, we absolutely love him to pieces!! He loves to play with his doggie friends, walk anywhere for hours with us, playing in the park, chewing sticks, chasing balls! and is  fast friend of 3 cats, that belong to my brother-in-law!

Sam's first spring was so exciting for him, discovering grass, soil, smells, birds and squirrels! He even had his first swim in the St Lawrence River!

We're moving to NY State after the summer for a few years, and we're looking forward to being in the nature with Sam, and buying a house with a lot of land attached for him to play in.

Love from,

Nicola & Maciej xo"

"Hi Gerdy,

To update you on Samson. As of January 2009, he is now around 64 lbs, and was just fully vaccinated for the next 3 years. He just had his annual vetinary check and is a very healthy, happy, and sweet dog. 

He was in NY with us, for my job, for a few months, but now we are heading back to Montreal, we missed the place too much!! Sam is happy, adorable, lovable, and enthusiastic about everything in life. He loves playing in the snow, playing with other dogs, curling up on the sofa, and just being close to us at all times. He travels in the car, loves the nature and being outdoors and everyone who meets him, thinks he is the most adorable and handsome puppy they have met!!

Thank you for being his guardian angels, we simply cannot imagine our lives without Sam. Here's some shots, Sam playing with his friend Bongo, one from our garden in NY State and one in the snow, in the local field in NY State, where the dogs play together.

Best regards,

Nicola, Maciej & Samson"

Hi Gerdy & Judy,

On 1st June, Samson turned 3 years old! He's still the most adorable dog, and we love him completely.  Here are some pics on his special day, as always a walk in the park, tasty treats and a new toy.  He's been doing great and still loves nothing more than playing fetch, running around with his doggy friends and exploring new places on his daily walks. 

We moved back to Montreal from NY State last summer, and on 29th March this year we added a new member to our family - a baby boy, named Tomasz Aleksander.  Sam is adapting well, although he goes to find a quiet cushion in our bedroom to lie when the baby cries, he just doesn't understand yet what it all means!

He's a gentle, loving dog and simply adores and protects his family. He also knew the day before I went into labour, he spent the whole day and night looking at me and staying by my side!

All the best,

Hi!  I am a beautiful and nicely playful Chocolate Lab girl of 7 ½ years, whose people no longer had time for me and wanted me to have the good life they felt I deserved!  I AM A GREAT FAMILY DOG!  Good with kids, dogs, and likely cats too! 

Nice and active, I love to swim and play ball and to curl up with you after a good walk, to watch tv or just  relax together, maybe have a good snooze.  I am about 65 pounds, could stand to drop a few pounds so maybe we could lose weight together walking every day!  Not a mean bone, I am spayed, vaccinated Max 5, Rabies, heartworm tested negative, dewormed & no fleas, vet checked. 

I am in real good shape and healthy with a lot of mileage left!  Bright and cheerful, this Chocolate will be habit forming!

4 Littermates now 8 months old, all sterilized, dewormed, kitten shots, no fleas, very good health! 

Mary Lou

Confident of Aunt Bea, MART LOU is all wide-eyed wonder at the gossip she hears, and being a total innocent, is shocked—absolutely shocked—by the tales of Aunt Bea. 

Mary Lou has more dignity in her feline persona, and is a dainty little black and white lady  at tea time.  She makes little chirping sounds as she gossips Aunt Bea’s stories,  also loves to watch the telly, no doubt Coronation Place is her favourite.

The most lady-like of the girls, she loves The Fashion Channel and dreams of appearing in CATS.  Starring role of course!

Sweet Kenny is a 7 month old LAB MIX who is looking for a good home.  Is used to other dogs and is social with them.  VERY SWEET AND GENTLE!  Housetrained, and crate trained while you go out or to work. 

Neutered and vaccines up to date.  LOVES TO PLAY! Kenny needs a real good home and is a deserving boy, please consider him!

Saint's full story of recovery, thanks to everyone who contributed to his care can be read here, as one of our Tales To Tell. 

Well what can we say but that it has been a long haul for our Saint! He is a WONDERFULLY normal puppy now of 7 months (Sept 28) and weighs a healthy 40 pounds. 

Neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and Heartworm tested negative. To think that 3 months ago he barely survived being hit by a car — he thanks Dr Fabienne Renaud  and staff of St Lazare Veterinary Hospital for initially saving his life. 

He is absolutely recovered from his long ordeal and now ready for a loving and secure home of his own. He even won a battle with Parvo — SAINT had SUCH a desire to LIVE!  We think he has turned out to be a Border Collie Mix — likely with Springer Spaniel — but what a jolly boy. 

Travels well in the car without sickness, he definitely needs his obedience training to walk nicely — remember he was in cage rest for a long time!  Just needs to build up more muscle in one leg, which can be done by leash walking — but he can play normally now. Not a barker, this boy is very eager to learn and observant!

Great family dog, friendly with other dogs, and loves people. Very handsome, but he is still humble and loving, and most of all, Saint is glad to be alive! 

Saint thanks all those who donated for his care! 

Gerdy and Volunteers join him -

THANK YOU, EVERYONE FOR HELPING SAINT!!

"Hello Gerdy,

We adopted Oreo (formally saint) 6 months ago, and here is a little update of our journey together. How happy and grateful we are everyday of having Oreo in our life. We just want to thank you again for saving his life, he is such a joy to have around the house and our entire family is totally crazy about him.

Even with all his bad habits (jumping on people, chewing everything he can find, digging in the yard, eating out of the garbage and counters), when he cuddles, because he is the best coddler ever ! We forget about the latest toy or shoe he just chew J just like our children, we accept him just the way he is and we are committed to make his life a good one J.

His favourite activities are the active ones, as he is a very high energy dog. So we take him out Rollerblading, biking or walking every day, otherwise we know he is going to drive us nuts all evening!!

He also loves to go to the dog park, were he show off how much of an athlete an runner he is. Like I said before, once the exercise part is done, you can be sure to have him lay right next to you...if not on you ! for the remaining of the evening.

He loves to get his hair brushed, especially at the end when I tell him how pretty he is. And he is truly the most handsome dog I have seen. He has such a gentle soul, never once hurt our other pets or children.

So thank you so very much for the work that you do every day saving those animals. And rest assure that we are taking real good care of him

The Hazel-Plante Family"

These wonderful, pure BASSET HOUNDS are brother and sister, owner moving and can't take with them. They are 1 year old, born Aug 26, 2009 and can be placed separately.

GASPARD: Male, 42 lbs, Tricolour

MATHILDE: Female, 38 lbs, Brown with white

Gaspard is used to cats and friendly with other dogs, Mathilde untried with cats, also friendly to other dogs. Mathilde had successful surgery for elbow dysplasia on both front legs and is FINE now.

Gaspard and Mathilde are HOUSETRAINED, but not crate trained, doe not bark excessively, and can be alone for 5 to 6 hours at a time. Gaspard is shy at first meeting people, especially men BUT quickly comes around, and Mathilde is immediately very social. Fine with kids. Good in the car.

They enjoy attention, love toys, and are also play with each other or would with other friendly dogs. They're Huggaboos—LOVE TO BE CUDDLED!

Vaccinated Bordatella, Max 5, Rabies. Neutered and spayed.

This is a spectacular 7 month-old BLUE GREAT DANE  girl, spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and ready for her new home!  Her owner could no longer keep her. 

Maggie is well behaved, calm for her age, gentle, likes other dog, and people she adores!  One of the best Danes we have ever had, Maggie has a great personality and is eager to please as well as intelligent and curious of what goes on around her. 

Maggie will dance big  circles around your heart!

Beckham

These 2 pups were saved at the last minute from being euthanized at a pound!   Beckham and Becky are brother and sister, they are Border Collie mixes about 5½ months old. 

Eager and playful, these black sweethearts are very sweet natured and playful.  Around 25 pounds each, these babies will be sterilized  by us at the proper time as part of the adoption fee, vaccinated, dewormed, no fleas. 

We also have 2 other pups from this litter currently in foster care, as well.  Cute as buttons, with nice temperaments.

"Hello!

It's almost been a year now since Beckham has moved in and things are going very well. He's no longer the scared puppy he used to be and has even become quite the city slicker. He's grown into a good and healthy dog who loves to play and follow me around the house. He used to not be so good with stairs, but now, he's the stair master!

Beckham has learned the house rules, how to walk on a leash and also how to play with toys (his favourites are his rope, his squeaky toy and when we're outside, his frisbee). So much that sometimes, he'll play with his squeaky toy to get me to play with him even though we just for an hour walk! We go on daily walks (about 10km a day when the weather allows it) and he gets his daily playtime and belly rubs. He

His attempts at befriending the cats (Tony and Flammy) have all ended in failure, but being the ever optimistic puppy he is, he doesn't let that get him down and he tries and tries again. I'm not quite the cats will eventually give in, but that's what cats do.

He has become quite the watch dog and it makes me happy to know that he now considers my house to be his home and that I have become his human.

All in all, it has been great so far and I'm looking forward to more wonderful years with my energetic little Beckham!

Sincerely,

Jack is a Mini-Pomeranian, a little fluffy guy.  He was born June 21 2008 so is around a year old.  Jack is from a shelter and was a frightened wee boy but is coming along now in foster care and getting back his confidence.  Jack is scheduled to be neutered, is heartworm free, and on Revolution as a preventative.

He is vaccinated Max 5, Rabies, Bordatella. Dewormed, and flea free.  Loves to walk on leash.  Would do best in an adult home with gentle people.  He is a handsome little chap, with an eager little face, very intelligent.  He will love a secure and calm home with people who talk to him, as he loves to listen to conversations hopefully with the words “walk”  or “food”.   

This dear chap would enjoy being cuddled as well!

Cindy is a sweet-natured, friendly yellow Lab who will make a great family pet. She's smart, affectionate and eager to please. She travels well in the car, curls up beside you and loves to be stroked and cuddled.

She knows her sit and does a fairly acceptable stay before she decides she has people to see and places to go! She's a fast learner and like most retrievers is very food motivated, so she should learn the basics quickly. Cindy is good with kids.

She would be happiest with a family where someone is home during the day or with another dog as she can get a bit anxious when she's on her own. She's 2 1/2 years old and weighs 62 lbs.

"Hi Gerdy,

Gracie and brother Murphy went to the beach and had lots of fun with our daughter Jaye.  The dogs went in swimming on their own and who would have guessed they’d love the water so.

It was hard to get them to want to come ashore, but will always be ready to go again!   Thought you’d like to see some Happy Tales to Tell!"   

Kim, Daren, and Jaye"

This little guy was going to be euthanized at a pound but Gerdy’s took him instead.  Tinker is about 1 year old, and is an 11 pound mix of LhasaApso / ShihTzu & Maltese. 

He travels well by car we find, also is a pleasant little chap, sociable with other dogs, gentle, fun loving and affectionate—not a mean bone.

He will be neutered shortly, vaccinated, heartworm tested and dewormed, no fleas. He is a very handsome boy with a real cute facial expression and is going to make someone a delightful life companion!

"Hello Gerdy,

I wanted to let you know how Tinker, who is officially now, Tucker was doing.  I took your advice about the house training and everyting is on track.  He has not gone in the house since we began the training. 

He brings us so much joy I just can't believe it.  He is so fun and I can't imaging our family without him. He goes everywhere with me and loves it. 

Thank you again for helping us find Tucker.

Catherine and family"

This dear boy is a Golden Retriever of 5-6 years of age, he is slightly overweight.  Neutered, this boy is vaccinated, heartworm tested negative, dewormed, no fleas.  Travels well in the car.  Understands English and Spanish!  And DOESN’T BARK AT ALL!  A very noble boy says his former owner. 

Good with adults and kids over 7, he is apprehensive with babies,  toddlers, and young children because he has not had early socialization  experience with them.  He doesn’t have any guarding issues of food or possessions.  A good friend of Drako 2, he also  came under Gerdy’s care when the 2 owners gave them up, due to  severe personal medical issues.   

Beckam is a good boy and needs work on his coat to bring out his full beauty potential of the true Golden.  Kind eyes, this boy is a keeper!

"Hi Everyone, It’s Beckam!!

Just thought I would Woof you a letter to let you know how Woofily happy I am here in my new home.  I just adore all the love (and of course FOOD) I am getting.  I get to go anywhere I like and to do pretty much what I want.  I’m allowed because I am such a good boy.  I know because my master tells me that all the time. 

What I like the most is the time I get to spend with my master watching TV.  She calls me her Couch Potatoe!!!  Mom gave me a hair cut awhile ago to give my fur a second chance.  I have to say, my new fur is just so handsome. Well, guess I’ll go sniff out something interesting so must go now.  Thanks sooooo much for rescuing me!  So, woof woof for now,

This girl is one of the best dogs we have ever had! Evie is about 81 pounds, about 3 years old, and is a COLLIE Mix. Spayed, she is vaccinated Max 5, Rabies, & Bordatella, dewormed, no fleas.

Found in the Townships, she had recently given birth to puppies, likely she was dumped afterwards. This gentle and dignified beauty has not a mean bone in her. She is heartworm tested negative. She is just a darling in nature. 

Would make a WONDERFUL dog for a gentle family, couple, or individual. Loyalty is a strong point of this dog, and a more kind girl one could not imagine. She is ready for your confidences as she is a good listener with a sympathetic and understanding ear! Evangeline is poetry in motion!

This delightful little mix of ShihTsu and Lhasa Apso is a girl of about 2 years, very sweet.  A bit apprehensive of new people right now, she warms up quickly once she gets to know you.  She was a neglected little dog, sent to a shelter when she was no longer wanted. 

She has the loveliest little soul, and appreciates being held and loved.  Spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and flea free, she is heartworm tested negative.  Kiwi gets along with cats, other nice dogs, and gentle people.

Okay, I’m not actually a rabbit, guys!  But everyone says I am as cute as one. And I am playful as well and not a mean bone in me! I LOVE cuddles and nice leash walks. 

I was bred as a so-called designer dog they call a “Shipom” but in reality I am a mix of ShihTzu and Pomeranian. I am a pleasant 14 pounds and am 8 months old! 

My owner could no longer keep me so I came to Gerdy’s looking for a second chance at a forever home. I am really VERY pretty but everyone says “what is she, she looks like a bunny!” Hence my new name. 

I LOVE people, other nice little doggies, I am a very sweet girl. Spayed, vaccinated Max 5, Bordatella, Rabies, dewormed, no fleas, I am ready to do the Bunny-hop right into your heart and home!

I am a beautiful little, young  grey cat, a real lady. Extremely affectionate and friendly with people, and I learn quickly but as I AM a cat, I can’t be ALL obedient or I would not be a cat!  I appeared before Thanksgiving at a lady’s home seeking a meal, VERY hungry, I was absolutely RAVENOUS!    

It was apparent I was put out to fend for myself, as I was skinny and helpless. I am spayed, and vaccinated, dewormed, and flea treated just in case.

I am a Domestic Shorthair.  PLEASE, I am SUCH a good girl—will YOU adopt me as your forever cattie?

"Hi Gerdy,

Its me Felicia, now known as Jasmin (or double trouble).

I am having fun here, I like to hide in the big flower pots and scare Amber, needless to say I am damaging the flowers too.

Jasmin-Felicia"

This 2 year old (born Oct 8, 2008)  tri-colour Basset Hound girl, is seeking a new forever home.  Miley had come to them as a pup through friends moving a distance, but she was the third dog in the house and over time  they  found  it too much to manage 3 dogs.  So Miley has come for our help in getting herself a forever home.

Miley has no guarding tendencies of food or toys, but will steal food or toys from  passive other  dogs for the fun of it if given the chance,--she has spunk-- or off the counter if it is not put back  from her nose! Not a mean bone in her, Miley being young, has a lot of energy and a sense of humour and loves to play and run around the yard—fenced securely of course—she loves playing with her ball especially, and enjoys being interactive.  

Good with cats but will play chase them if the cats allow.  Great with other dogs and kids, a real family dog.    We suggest crating in your absence as she is young and may get bored being by herself with nothing to do and look for something to keep her busy—but Miley is HOUSETRAINED.  With a bit of obedience training, she’ll be a good girl on leash, as she is very bright.

At 37 pounds, this 8 month old female is almost full grown, so will not be a big dog, has a light build. Great family dog, Spring was sprung from a pound where she would otherwise have been euthanized. 

She is a very attractive dog, very unusual appearance.  A dainty build she has a schnauzer-like coat mixed with Black Lab mix coat, with the tail of a Greyhound!    

While she is 100% mutt, she sure is attractive and elegant.  The only white is a little spot on her chest for accent.  Very nice girl, spayed & vaccinated Bordatella, Max 5 & Rabies, dewormed, no fleas. 

Very affectionate, good in the car.  Spring has the prettiest girly-girl face!  Look forward to Spring in your future!

Ziggy was adopted from a shelter as a 4 month old pup by an elderly woman who goes to Florida every year.  The first year, her son minded him while she was away.  This year, he decided not to, so Ziggy was going to be sent back where he came from.  But he ended up at Gerdy’s instead.

Ziggy is 1 ½ years old, 50 pounds, Black Lab Mix, male, neutered with all shots and Heart Worm prevention  up to date.   LOVES KIDS and OTHER DOGS, is sweet and gentle in nature—very obedient, stays HOME ALONE well, house-trained.  As he is still a puppy he LOVES to play and learns quickly. 

Ziggy would make the PERFECT family dog! His bags are packed and he is ready to go!

I am still a baby, only 5 months old.  I had to be given up because the family dog had seizures during which he tried to hurt me so it was felt for my own safety I would come to Gerdy’s and seek a new home. 

I am about 38 pounds now, so likely will be 50 pounds or so full grown if not a bit more.  Everyone says I am so handsome with a nice bearing, I carry myself well. I am a Black Lab X,  I kind of look like a Flatcoat Retriever, actually!  Very cute!  Very classy! 

I am vaccinated Max 5, Rabies, Bordatella, dewormed, no fleas, and will be neutered shortly, Gerdy’s will include the neutering in my adoption fee.  I am a little scared as I didn’t know what would become of me and the world is so big! 

Everyone has been so kind to me, but I really want a home to call my own again where I could feel secure and be there forever.  I need lots of love!  I am VERY smart and can learn so much quickly, I will be very easy to train.  I used the back yard so Gerdy thinks I am housetrained. 

I have the sweetest face and not a mean bone in my fast-growing body.  I love travelling in the car too, I was a real pro at it and well behaved.  I love getting scratched on the chest and belly too!  I snuggle in with anyone kind to me.

Can I be YOUR Gentle Ben?

This poor little 4 month old Chocolate Lab puppy had been found with shattered "elbows" on both front legs, likely from being dragged some distance in a shocking act of animal cruelty.

Update: 

Trooper has been released from hospital, healing well and on the road to recovery, still facing additional physiotherapy and possible further surgery.  Thanks to donations to his cause, Gerdy’s Rescues will be able to give him the care he needs.

Trooper's story on how the donations of many helped get him the medical care he needed can be read here.

TROOPER MEETS HIS NEW FAMILY AND GOES HOME!

If Trooper could talk, he would say something like this:

“Hi Everyone!  Thank you Dr Plante of DMV for helping me, it was a difficult surgery surgery—thanks to you I am able to get around now and be a dog again, not a squirrel!!  YOU ARE A WONDERFUL SURGEON!!   I promise I will work hard on my recovery and all the exercises I have to do regularly, it feels so good to put all 4 paws on the ground again!  And to walk,-- I might look a little unusual at it, but hey, I’M WALKING!!  My rear legs will get strong and I will try very hard to have better posture in time.  Thank you all the people who worked with me at DMV and helped and encouraged me—I love you all.  To all the people who generously donated for my extensive care—thank you for  showing me that people can undo the evil that other people do—your goodness has given me back my life—onwards and upwards I will go now, thanks to you who helped with all my vet care by donations—I will need treatment as time goes on with physiotherapy, and I will get all I need thanks to your generosity. 

And I have found a home.  It was a Blessing for me, the very best thing that could have happened.  You see, there was a wonderful family who devoted 12 years to the care of their chocolate lab who had elbow dysplasia and couldn’t climb stairs.  They loved their dog, who was part of the family.  They felt maybe their dog sent them to me, Trooper,  who needed a special family used to looking after a dog’s medical needs with someone home during the day—and 2 wonderful children to keep me company, Alexi and Erica. Chocolate labs LOVE children!  So now I have a ready-made family who wanted me to spend all my years with them—aren’t I the lucky boy!!  They came for me, met the vet and Michelle and Jean got all the instructions for my care—and the vet demonstrated what they have to do with me to help my muscles.  Erica and Alexi got acquainted with me, and brought me a red play bone, which I LOVED!  Everyone posed for a Family Portrait, and I lay down near the door ready to leave as the final instructions were given.  I was walked to the car out front  and on the way had a last sniff and left my calling card on the post—TROOPER WUZ HERE!  Then I was lifted into the back seat and made secure beside Erica and Alexi.

"Hi Gerdy,

We have an update about TROOPER!  We saw him at DMV the day we went to get PENNY.  His owner has promised us new photos and information but we want to tell everyone, he looks TERRIFIC and WALKS NORMALLY!!  And is SO LOVING and gracious a dog—he has never forgotten all who helped him along the way. 

He brings much joy wherever he goes, and is a great ambassador representing abused dogs—no matter how severe the abuse, a good natured dog can recover and lead a normal physical as well as emotional life!"

Oh, that Sam-I-am!!  That’s me. All 90 pounds of me, filled with love and goodwill!  I am a mélange of Blond Lab/German Shepherd/Husky who was found by a stranger along a highway.

I connected with Gerdy luckily for me after he saved me from the traffic.  I have a wonderful personality and get along with other dogs, untested with cats, but I might be ok with them.  I LOVE to be brushed!  And I am SO GOOD in the car!  I am a tad overweight and since I am about 2 years old, I likely was not exercised. 

I am neutered, heartworm tested negative, shots, Bordatella, flea and worm free and started on my heartworm preventative for the season.  Who will give a home to Sam I am?

"Hi Gerdy and Judy,

Just to let you know that Sam is doing great. He had a super weekend at the farm wrestling and playing tug of war with my sister's ridgeback. We let them off in a paddock where he could not get away, and boy did they have fun. Sam plays really well. He also went for a little walk with my Mum, and was a complete gentleman, did not pull a bit she said.

Last night we went to the vet who was very impressed by his attitude and character. He did have a lepto shot, and he did not react at all. He also had a microchip put in. He still ways 90 lbs however, as you said is a little skittish on the scale. With our long walks and his playing, he should start to slim down.

Everyone in the family and neighborhood are so pleased that he is staying as he is already a big hit.

Thanks again, and take care.

Marie"

"Hi Judy and Gerdy,

Sam continues to excel. He is doing so well on the leash, getting better with cats, still dreaming of catching a squirrel, and loving the farm. I am able to let him off the lead for supervised play, and he is getting very good at coming well called. My guess is that will be even better once obedience starts next week. I swear he is the friendliest dog in the neighborhood towards both humans and other dogs. Everyone loves him. My Mum is a huge fan, and he has her right where he wants her when we visit by using his big hound dog eyes.

He did have a yeast infection in his ears, but that has cleared up now. He was so great about having the drops in. His knees might be a little sore, so I have had him into the vet, but it is nothing too serious and will be closely monitored. He just needs to realise that he does not have to chase every ball, play every tug of war, and play tag with every dog like there is no tomorrow because there is a tomorrow for him, and I truly think he is begining to realize that. He seems to be settling in to a nice relaxed pace. He has also lost 5 kilos so the vet and I are very pleased with that progress.

His only challenge with feeling like he is home now is that he thinks he should have access to the furniture and that he needs a pillow on which to rest his weary head. Have you ever seen a more comfortable pup? Much to his chagrin, we are working on the "off" command.

Marie"

"Dear Gerdy and Judy,
 
I hope you are well.
 
Just to let you know that Sam passed his level one obedience. He did so well, especially as I had to be away the week before the exam, so he was not getting as much practice as he could have had. Besides that, he is down to 36 kg and is in great shape.

In fact, he is pretty high on himself, so we are working in settling down and having some quiet time in the evenings instead of playing non stop. He is just fabulous at the dog park, plays hard but keeps checking out where I am and comes extremely well when called.
 
Take care."
 
Marie

"Dear Gerdy and Judy,
 
I thought I would send you a little update as to how I am doing given it is almost 6 months since you took such great care of me and found me my new home. Suffuce it to say that I am one happy dog. Let me tell you why.
 
For the past 10 days I have been at the family farm in the Eastern Townships doing all sorts of amazing things. I learnt to snowshoe before all the snow went. I love it, it is so much fun tramping through the woods. Every day I go for three long walks with my friends, then I sleep the night away in front of the fire, waking up occasionally to eat a marrow bone. I am really excellent at coming (I never want to be lost again), so I get loads of off lead time. When called, I come with gusto, my lovely ears flying in the wind, and I look just like a harrier hound.
 
There were all sorts of family members here, and I was a very social boy. I think they all really like me becasue I try to be on my best behaviour inside all the time. If I need a little attention, I just put on my best hound dog face, and everyone melts around me. Jessica, one of the grand daughter, really took a shine to me and spent alot of time scratching me behind the ears - heaven. There are also 3 other dogs all of whom seem to like me, especially Juno, a 2 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback with whom I play and play.
 
When I go back to Ottawa next week, it will not be too bad as I have loads of friends there too, and get to walk 3 hours a day. You would not recognize me now, I am so fit and trim. I think that I resemble a canine version of George Clooney, handsome, rugged, with a twinkle in my eye. I think I mentioned that I passed obedience, and I do try to be good, but sometimes outside, especially on a windy day, I get a little too playful and need a doggie time out. I am really trying now. I did attend doggie day care for a little while (it is canceleld now for the winter), and it was so much fun.

There was even a pig there with whom I was friends. I am also very popular at the pet resort that I go to when my Mum has to travel for work. They send her pictures of me so she can see how well I am doing.
 
The other thing I should let you know is that I am seriously considering my future career options. I try alot of them out on our walks, in fact I am much better behaved if my mouth is full;

Lumberjack - I excel at bringing sticks home, great big ones

Environmental engineer - I pick up empty plastic bottles and bring them to the recycle bin

Professional toy tester - I have yet to meet a toy that I can not destroy

Companion - I think I am best at this

Here are some recent photos of me enjoying Christmas presents. Thanks again for all the wonderful care and help you gave to me and for finding me my new home. Mum put a check in the mail to help with all the wonderful work you do. Happy 2009, and I hope to see you soon so you can admire the new svelte me.

All the best, Sam"

Please note: These are a BONDED PAIR and we’d like to place them TOGETHER if possible.  They get along well and are not hard to handle as a pair! 

This nice pair of BEAGLES are the perfect  size, devoted to each other and very affectionate to adults and kids alike, other dogs and likely cats ( tho not tested with cats).   They are BROTHER and SISTER from the same litter originally, and are a loving and easy to manage  2 ½ years old—HOUSETRAINED and well-behaved in the home, we are told.   Neutered with their shots up to date.  Their family no longer had time for them, did not want to euthanize, so asked Gerdy to take them.  Lana is sweetly  feminine and dependant on her brother, he on the other hand is confident and outgoing!

Beagles need a secure, fenced-in yard.  They can never be allowed to run loose or will follow their nose to China!  Fantastic pets for childen who appreciate a real “pal” type dog, OR grown-ups to fuss over and play with.  This pair LOVE to walk on leash, very joyful.  Or snuggle with you watching tv!   Can bark when excited—really need a detached house and people with the time to exercise them and play with them as they are so social.  Someone will get a great pair of dogs to love and get love returned doubly!!

"Hi Gerdy,

It is 8 months today since Lucky and Lana came HOME. They have been quite a trial for me but we are still working to turn them around. They are so full of mischief. For example:

Lana has destroyed about 8 pairs of my glasses (thankfully only 2 of them were prescription!) and yet... I love her. Lana still has "accidents" in the house and yet...I love her. Lucky eats her poop and is still extremely leash aggressive and yet...I love him.

They both still want to murder my cat and yet....I love them. We have formed such a bond. They are so affectionate towards me, especially Lana.  Sometimes, I think she would like to crawl inside of me!

We go for one hour walks every day. They wear their matching monogrammed coats and booties for their feet.  I walk with a friend who has a blind husky and an English springer spaniel and we make quite a spectacle walking the streets of Saddlebrook.

I must admit, I thought I had made a mistake adopting these two hyperactive beagles but now I realize it was a match made in heaven. I love them so much that I couldn't begin to think of my life without them. They make me smile and despite the extra work, they make me so happy.

Thank you for rescuing them for me and thank you for all that you do to fix other peoples stupid mistakes.

Love,

Elizabeth and Lucky and Lana (two beagles who found heaven on earth)"

And what a Great Dane she is!  She is a Blue Merle, with one eye turquoise blue and the other brown—with such a soft and gentle look.  She is a very gentle girl and well behaved.  She will rest her head against you. Highly intelligent, she is also looking for affection and thinks she is a 100 pound lap dog!  Very good with people and other friendly dogs, she loves to go for walks, and knows how to SIT and GIVE THE PAW.  She takes a treat gently. 

About 2 ½ years old, this girl was abandoned outside after giving birth to and nursing pups—they seem  to have kept her pups and dumped her, she was found tied to a door.  The person tried for a full week to locate the owner to no avail.  She ended up at the SPCA, we took her to one of our vets for her vaccines, she is heartworm negative, and dewormed. She will be spayed shortly by Gerdy’s Rescues.

This Gentle Giant is slightly underweight, but has had a physical vet exam of her hips and spine, and there is no painful area.  She seems fine.  Travels well in the car, enjoying a ride on the back seat looking out the window (we suggest a dog seat belt!) Her tail was docked—likely to not interfere with puppies—the tail can knock against walls too and get injured, maybe that was also a reason.  Ladylike in her every move, Catherine the Great is true royalty in spite of the way someone treated her just to profit from the sale of her puppies.

This Basset Hound girl is 2 years old and a lovely white and red. She was abandoned at a shelter and would love a new home.  She had been adopted from a shelter by a family with MANY  young children, from toddler to pre-teen, who used her as a toy and teased her. So placement in a home with no young children is best right now.  She needs to relax!! 

She is not mean. Good with cats, she is spayed,  has her vaccines updated—Max 5, Rabies, Bordatella. Dewormed, and tested heartworm negative, no fleas. Looking for a new dog friend? Someone home all day please, as Bassets thrive on loved people being around,  and crate her while you go out. House with fenced-in back yard is ideal for a Basset. You need Georgia on your mind!

A sweet and gentle girl, Velvet is spayed, with necessary shots up to date. She tested negative for FIV and Feline leukemia. A smooth black domestic semi-longhair, all she needs is love to turn her into a purring machine -- a great tension buster after a hard day at work! Velvet is about 8 months old and was found as a stray out in the winter's cold.

"Ode à Leeloo

Lorsqu’elle m’a été présentée pour la première fois il y a environ 3 ans, Leeloo (initialement baptisée « Velvet » par Gerdy, en raison de la grande douceur de son pelage) m’a tout de suite charmée : elle semblait si heureuse, enjouée, sans crainte et naturelle. C’était comme si on se connaissait depuis toujours.  Ses grand yeux confiants et joyeux, son poil doux comme de la soie, ses grosses mitaines adorables ont achevé de me faire craquer. Voilà, j’ai tout de suite été gaga d’elle! En fait, je l’aime un peu plus chaque jour, si c’est possible!  Leeloo, ma « tite fille », possède un grand don : elle a une totale confiance en la vie et elle douée pour le bonheur. Elle est mon soleil quotidien!

Ode to Leeloo

When Gerdy first introduced us about 3 years ago, Leeloo (A.K.A. “Velvet”) immediately charmed me. she was so natural, cheerful, fearless, as if we already knew each other for a long time. Then, her silky soft hair, playful eyes and adorable mittens finished the job : I was hooked for life! Leeloo, my sweet love, is so special : she loves life and trusts it to provide her with all she needs. She has a special gift for happiness and is my daily sunshine!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please call Averil Robinson, at (514) 916-1341

Toby has turned around his life with help and is  now a WONDERFUL Golden Retriever of under 3 years, a typical Golden —playful, affectionate, and a complete charmer. 

Toby had a rough start in life and as a result went through 3 homes in quick succession before coming to us, having had no socialization nor training in his young life.      

It was determined that all he needed was some rehab and training to restore him to be the wonderful Golden he is today.  He was sent off for an Extreme Makeover  through Goldens at Gerdy’s. 

As a result we present the NEW Toby -- very good with people, older kids because he is a big boy, walks well on leash now as well.  He is still possessive of his food bowl ONLY WITH OTHER DOGS, so if he is in a home with another dog all that is necessary is to feed both dogs apart from each other then take up their bowls. 

If in a home with no other dog, there is no problem. He plays with other friendly dogs, he is an eager, social, and cheerful boy.  An extremely handsome chap as well!!  About 70 pounds in weight, he has lived with a cat as well. 

Neutered with all his vaccines, heartworm tested negative, dewormed, no fleas, Toby is worth meeting by any Golden lover and can pack his suitcase in a hurry!  Ready for a responsible and loving home, Toby is a really great boy to be proud of.

"Hello Gerdy and Judy,

Just thought I'd drop you a line to tell you that Toby is doing so well.  He loves his walks at the arboretum these days.  Since yesterday we have taken the leash off him when we walk.  He comes when he's called. he loves it out there. 

I bought a whistle at Global and practiced in my back yard with Toby and the whistle.  It didn't take him long to catch on.  We are having a lot of fun with him.
 
Keep up the wonderful work.
 
Thanks for everything.
 
Johanna (Toby's Mommy)"

“One of the best dogs Gerdy's has ever had!”

Well we have certainly found out what a GEM of a family dog Jamie is!  He went out on a trial placement but was returned—not for anything to do with him, but because of a change of heart as to really wanting the commitment to care for a dog in the family after all. 

But Jamie’s true colours shone through!  Enough so that we are rewording his biography because this guy really deserves the BEST home possible! 

Jamie is a very QUIET dog, not a barker!  HOUSETRAINED!  Calm in the house.   No separation anxiety—perfect in his wire crate, he is put to bed in it at 11 pm, and will sleep til 8 a.m. if allowed!  Jamie will respect your wish not to jump on the furniture if it is important to you—otherwise he’d LOVE an old blanket to curl up and rest in a favourite chair!  He is VERY affectionate—not a mean bone in his body.  Jamie is not a large dog, more a medium size around 40 pounds, and he comes with a new Easy Walker harness that makes walking him a breeze!  Ideal companion for the work at home person, in fact!  Loves to play fetch. 

This friendly boy is a One and a half  Year Old  mix of BOXER/ BLACK LAB/ tinge of Boston Terrier—an Original with a docked tail as well, and teeth showing in his lower jaw, --a permanent grin!  He was dumped at a shelter with a painful inverted eyelid on ONE eye that he had endured since birth, Gerdy’s is in the process of getting it fixed at our expense.

  Jamie went toboganning with the kids, met neighbourhood dogs and played well with them, and was a very social guy—actually he thinks he is a lapdog.     He will sit on your lap at the slightest invitation and lay like a baby to have his chest rubbed, or will sit like a baby on your lap, his front paws wrapped lovingly over your arm!  He is FULL OF AFFECTION, good with gentle children as with adults—loves people!   With a super grin and the softest eyes imaginable, Jamie is love personified in a funny mug of a face not only his mother will love! 

Jamie is neutered, heartworm tested negative, vaccines updated--bordatella, Max 5, Rabies—vet checked, dewormed, no fleas.  A SUPER, SUPER FAMILY DOG!

Note: Our JAMIE is vacationing in Prince Edward Island! Here is the family's news! 

"Hi Gerdy,

Jamie has been to the beach twice so far. We walked for an hour both times, later in the day I took him for a walk and it was as if I had a dog with no legs, just a tired body to drag around, haha!!!

The first time I took him off the leash on the beach he never once stopped running. He ran into the ocean, then up into the sand dunes to roll and roll in the sand, stood up made a big shake to get it off then ran back into the ocean. He ran ahead of me, behind me zoomed all around me, but always kept his distance from me just in case I hooked him back on the leash, haha. I begged him with cookies but there was no way he was stopping!!! Eventually I got close enough to give him a cookie and I just gave it to him, then he felt safe I wasn't putting the leash back on. He did come near me when people walked by looked like he was wanting to protect me. He sniffed and jumped and ran, he had a blast. At one point a baby fox sat in the dunes watching him, I was worried that Jamie would notice him, but he was too busy going insane with freedom. We have a lot of foxes in the woods here, the tourists feed them I(stupid tourists) so they come around a lot, even pose for pictures!

The second time at the beach Jamie hardly stood still for me to get the Easy Walker over his head, he didn't run as frantic this time, but again rolled around and splashed and had a great time. I have to bath him when I get back, a bucket of water outside does the trick. Only problem is our cottage is on blocks so he scampers under the cottage....which is on red dirt. Not sure what colour Jamie will be when we get back, maybe I will have three red heads, ha ha. I will take pictures next time.

Jenn, Rick's neice is here. She already told me that she doesn't like dogs, so I was worried I would be referre'ing between her and Jamie, but I am happy to report she has fallen in love with Jamie, too funny. She even wanted him to sleep with her, but she is in my parents room so no way can he be allowed.

I have to start supper, more another time.

Hope you aren't melting in the heat!

Liz"

"Hi Gerdy,

Here are pictures of my 2 boys!  As you can see Jamie (the dog!) loves his comfort too! 

Elizabeth"