Owning A Furry Friend Can Improve Your Health, Studies Say

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- This Friday marked national puppy day!

Not only do dogs make great friends, they can actually improve your health.

Studies show that petting and playing with therapy animals can decrease stress in humans.

Jemma McKee, manager of Camp Bow Wow in Rockland, stopped by to talk more about the mental health benefits of a furry friend.