Caribou Child & Youth Centre

06/16/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Pluto! 🐾🎉

Just over a year ago, Pluto was matched to the Caribou Child & Youth Centre by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, and Caribou advocates got to meet and train with him at their facility in Oakville Ontario for 11 days, before bringing him back to Grande Prairie.

🎉🐾 Exactly 1 year ago today, was Pluto's first day at work! 🐾🎉

In just 12 months, Pluto has supported in 90 Child Forensic Interviews, 16 Court Preparations, and 11 Court Accompaniments.🦮🐾

Pluto's impact cannot be expressed in numbers alone, his loving and excitable presence brings much needed comfort to the children and youth who utilize our centre, Pluto always makes sure to snuggle right onto their laps during interviews and greets everyone with a smile and a tail wag. 💜🐾

Thank you Pluto, for the comfort you've provided, the lives you've touched, and the joy you've brought to all of us. 💜

Pluto wouldn't be able to do his job without our generous sponsors. 💜
Thank you Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides for placing Pluto at Caribou,
Ovintiv for being Pluto's 'Top Dog' Sponsor,
Pet Valu and Performatrin Ultra for sponsoring all of Pluto's food and treats,
Andrea's Pampered Pets for sponsoring Pluto's grooming,
and Bear Creek Animal Clinic, for supporting Pluto with reduced veterinary care costs.

06/10/2026

🐾 We are so excited to share some paws-itively amazing news! 🐾

Pet Valu and Performatrin Ultra have generously stepped up to sponsor all of the food and treats for our facility support dogs, Pluto and Sky. Because of their support, our dogs can continue providing comfort, connection, and care to the children and youth we serve every day.

We’re grateful to welcome them as our newest paw-tner in this important work! 💜

Thank you, Pet Valu and Performatrin Ultra, for helping us take such great care of our four-legged team members! 🐶💜

If you’re interested to know, both Pluto and Sky eat the Performatrin Ultra Wholesome Grains Healthy Weight with Salmon dog food, and both dogs love the Performatrin Ultra Freeze Dried line of dog treats! 🐾

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

06/01/2026

Happy Pride and Indigenous History Month!

Pride Month & Indigenous History Month

June is a time to celebrate and honour both Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month.

At PACE, we recognize the strength, diversity, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. These observances remind us of the importance of inclusion, respect, belonging, and reconciliation.

We are committed to fostering spaces where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported. This month, we encourage listening, learning, and celebrating the unique experiences that enrich our communities.

05/31/2026

Todays the day!
Come visit us at the Lions Learning Centre, for the Grande Prairie Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, starting at 12pm!

Dont miss out on some free swag from Caribou, some dog treats & adorable accessories from Parks & Barks All Natural Dog Treats, some lunch from Nico's Italia Kitchen, some ice cream from Koolios Rolled Ice Cream truck, before or after the walk!

Pet Valu
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

05/25/2026

Coming up later this month will be the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. If you've ever met, seen, or heard about Facility Support Dogs Pluto and Sky at the Caribou Child & Youth Centre, they were provided at no cost by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (something that can typically cost $35,000 to breed, train, and match).

The walk May 31st at the Lions Learning Centre helps fundraise for these services. Multiple food trucks will be set up for the afternoon, and there will be a table selling homemade dog treats and accessories.

You can register or donate at www.walkfordogguides.com.

05/19/2026

LFCDG Pluto and Sky, along with Caribou and PACE staff, are wearing teal today in support of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

Today, PACE staff are wearing teal to stand in solidarity with survivors and to raise awareness during Sexual Violence Awareness Month.

Teal represents healing, strength, and resilience. and together, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and heard.

We believe in education, prevention, and breaking the silence around sexual violence. Every conversation matters. Every voice matters.

05/19/2026

Meet Sky, one of Caribou Centre's Facility Support dogs. 🐕‍🦺🐾💜

The Caribou Centre is extremely grateful to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides for matching Sky to the Caribou Centre.

As well, the Caribou Centre is extremely grateful to Sky’s sponsors:
- Thank you Compass - Compression, Process & Power for being Sky’s ‘Top Dog’ Sponsor for 2026
- Thank you Pet Valu and Performatrin Ultra for sponsoring Sky's food and treats
- Thank you Andrea's Pampered Pets for sponsoring Sky’s grooming
- Thank you to Bear Creek Animal Clinic for supporting Sky’s veterinary care with reduced costs.

05/15/2026

LFCDG Pluto and Sky, as well as the Caribou Crew, are wishing everyone a good long weekend!

The Caribou Centre is closed on Monday May 18, regular hours resume on Tuesday May 19, 2026.