08/26/2025
It’s National Dog Day 🐾 and at Crescent Grace, we’re honoring three of our most faithful teammates: Gatsby Grace, Lady Lake, and Danny Girl.
Our Border Collies are not afraid to work hard, and they don’t just clock in for cuddles—they take their role as healers, comforters, and faithful herders of hearts very seriously. From mealtimes to group sessions to outdoor walks and quiet moments of rest, their presence provides safety, grounding, and grace.
How they support recovery:
• Calming Connection: Their steady companionship brings peace before, during, and after meals—offering comfort when words are too heavy or when the chaos of life feels overwhelming.
• Grounding Presence: Soft fur, gentle eye contact, and (with consent) close companionship remind the body that safety, steadiness, and trust are possible again.
• Unconditional Love: Their compassionate acceptance creates a safe space for honesty, belonging, and the freedom to simply be yourself without judgment.
• Joyful Moments: Their playful spirits remind us that recovery holds not only hard work, but also laughter, lightness, and delight in small, everyday connections.
• Coping Companions: Working alongside clinicians, the dogs help clients practice breathing, grounding, and distress-tolerance—offering gentle support when emotions feel overwhelming.
At Crescent Grace, Gatsby Grace, Lady Lake, and Danny Girl are not just companions—they are trusted partners in healing and living reminders of the compassion and grace we strive to embody. 🌿 These canine companions hold empathy and create safe space for our clients in ways we cannot. Their presence is sacred, and they make us all better humans.
They may be bred to herd sheep, but at Crescent Grace they shepherd safety, connection, and joy—reminding us daily that grace often arrives on four paws. 🐾🌿 With Gatsby, Lake, and Danny by our side, the road to recovered living is never walked alone.