On Monday afternoon members from the Central Minnesota Therapy Animal Association had their therapy dogs waiting in Atwood for students and faculty alike to hug and pet them. KVSC’s Amelia Rowland talked to Marlene, whose dog was one of the certified dogs at the event. The dogs were here as part of the first annual Hug a Pet: Certified Therapy Dog De-Stressing Event sponsored by the SCSU Counseling and Psychological services.