For 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College students taking their finals this week, a group of therapy dogs provided a stress-busting break on Monday, May 15.

Research has indicated that watching, petting, or talking to an animal can lower blood pressure and heart rate.

The animals came to the 91´«Ã½ via Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause. The popular event has become a tradition at the college.