Employees at Optum in Mount Kisco received a special dose of furry therapy recently when the Westchester SPCA brought a group of adoptable dogs for a puppy cuddle session.

The visit was part of a partnership between the SPCA and local hospitals and medical facilities, aimed at bringing stress relief to doctors, nurses and administrators.

The visits benefit both the people and the pups, as the dogs thrive on the attention and socialization.