'Therapy donkeys' soothe stressed-out college students before finals: 'These animals work miracles'

In our era of safe spaces on college campuses, students have been treated to a bevy of coddling to help soothe their stressed-out psyches — such as eliminating anxiety-inducing book fines, letting students choose their own grades, Play-doh therapy, and even a "Cry Closet" with stuffed animals.

Schools also have drafted real-life animals such as therapy dogs and, believe or not, therapy llamas to calm down these young adults as they purportedly prepare for careers.

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Introducing 'therapy donkeys'

So is it any surprise that the State University of New York at Plattsburgh requested therapy donkeys last Wednesday for a wellness fair to help students ahead of finals week?

"These animals work miracles," Ken Besaw of Thera Pets told WCAX-TV. "They do truly miracle work because they can make you feel better if you feel bad."

Image source: WCAX-TV video screenshot

Indeed many students stopped by to see the therapy donkeys, take selfies, and just de-stress, the station said.

Image source: WCAX-TV video screenshot

Here's the video report:

(H/T: Campus Reform)