Today, Jake and I decided to cross one of our hikes off the bucket list: East End Of Rundle! Mount Rundle is a 12 KM stretch that has 7 distinct peaks, and overlooks Banff and Canmore.  Although we did not attempt the true summit, we attempted the most eastern side of the mountain stretch. As per usual, we picked up a pup from  Megan's Rescue Efforts  named Jet. This spunky guy is a 2 year old ball of love who was returned to Megan's Rescue Efforts after his first adoptive family welcomed a beautiful baby who was ultimately highly allergic to Jet's fur and dander. As you will see throughout this post, Jet is a wonderful companion, full of personality, who is currently looking for his forever home!  If you or anyone you know think that he would be a great fit in your family, please click  here  to fill out an application for this adorable guy!  Adorable Jet in the car, heading to the mountains. The view from the trail head! We knew we w...

If you're anything like me, you have a real soft spot for animals, especially those who haven't been treated fairly. Ever felt helpless, wondering what you can do to help?  Well lucky for you, I've got a list of 10 easy things you can do to make a real difference in the lives of the animals who need your help.  (this little guy was named Samson. A volunteer from  Megan's Rescue Efforts  called about a tiny little pup they found who was in terrible shape! This photo was taken during Samson's first few days at the rescue. Wait until you see the handsome pup he was transformed into!!) 1. ADOPT Although this seems like a no brainer, it still needs to be said. There are hundreds of animals waiting in a shelter to find their forever homes, and believe it or not, there are purebreds as well. Staff and volunteers work tirelessly to learn the personalities of each animal, and work to make the best matches between adopter and animal. This is a life time commitm...