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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s finals week at the University of Minnesota — a time of high tension for most students.

To help them cope, the university’s Center for Spirituality and Healing is offering appointments with some fluffy stress relievers: 21 dogs and a chicken named Woodstock. The animals are available every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the end of finals, which is Wednesday.

Photojournalist Garrett Young checked-in on some the healing sessions. Check them out in the video above.

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    [...] Weird Chicken Offers U Students Stress ReliefIt’s finals week at the University of Minnesota — a time of high tension for most students. The school, however, offers assistance in the form of cute creatures. [...]

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