Therapy dogs at Mount Saint Mary College relaxes stressed out students

The college receives therapy dogs from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.

News 12 Staff

Dec 15, 2022, 3:23 AM

Updated 738 days ago

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Mount Saint Mary College continued its tradition of providing therapy dogs to calm students during finals week on Wednesday.
Research shows that watching, petting or talking to an animal can lower blood pressure and heart rate. This can also help lower cortisol, the stress hormone.
The college receives therapy dogs from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.