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🚨 OPEN HOUSE — DAY 2 🚨

If someone buys this house, we can finally move to the country and begin our completely sane and financially responsible plan (said no rescuer ever) to collect rescue animals and questionable ideas.

Current goals include:
🦙 A llama named Dolly Llama because I refuse to let genius go to waste
🦆 Several ducks, including one named Duck Norris who roundhouse kicks negativity out of the barnyard
🐔 Chickens with deeply inappropriate personalities and names like:
• Eggatha Christie
• Princess Layer
• Cluck Kent
• And one unhinged rooster named Sir Screams-A-Lot who starts every morning at 4:12 AM for absolutely no reason
🐐 At least one chaotic goat capable of escaping maximum-security fencing
🐶 More rescue dogs because apparently “enough” is not a word in this household

Meanwhile, this lovely home still offers:
✨ Space
✨ Character
✨ A backyard
✨ Pre-distressed dog-owner flooring
✨ A $7,500 buyer improvement incentive so you can customize things while we spiral toward rural animal madness

Please come to the open house.
Not just for the house.
For Dolly Llama’s future.

Over the past 3 years, Alberta has faced some of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent history. In 2023 alone, more than 2.2 million hectares burned across the province — the largest area ever recorded in Alberta. Entire communities were evacuated, skies turned orange for weeks, and families were forced to leave their homes with only minutes to spare.

But behind every wildfire statistic is something far more personal.

It’s the senior loading terrified horses into trailers at midnight.
It’s the family trying to fit dog kennels, medications, baby supplies, and treasured photos into one vehicle.
It’s exhausted farmers moving livestock through smoke-filled air.
It’s rescue organizations scrambling to find foster homes for displaced animals.
It’s people sleeping in parking lots because shelters are full — refusing to leave their pets behind.

Wildfires don’t just burn forests. They disrupt lives, livelihoods, mental health, and the deep bond between people and their animals.

In 2023, wildfire evacuations affected tens of thousands of Canadians, including major evacuations in Alberta communities like Edson and areas surrounding Fort McMurray. In 2024, Jasper saw over 20,000 people evacuated as fires destroyed or severely damaged roughly 30% of structures in the town.

And while headlines eventually fade, the stress often lingers long after the smoke clears.

Animals experience trauma too. Pets become anxious and disoriented. Wildlife lose habitat and food sources. Farmers face heartbreaking decisions during evacuations. Rescue groups and veterinary clinics become overwhelmed trying to help injured, displaced, and frightened animals.

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, preparedness matters more than ever:
🐾 Have evacuation plans for your animals.
🐾 Keep carriers, leashes, medications, and records ready.
🐾 Prepare emergency kits for both humans and pets.
🐾 Check in on neighbours, seniors, and rural families who may need help moving animals.

Compassion during wildfire season saves lives — human and animal alike.

To every firefighter, volunteer, rescuer, farmer, vet staff member, foster home, and neighbour helping others through these disasters: thank you. Alberta has shown again and again that even in the darkest smoke, community still shines through.