Lindsey Goodwin With This Week’s Hometown Hero: A Furry, Friendly Helper

They say petting an animal can help relieve stress, so what happens when our four-legged friends are brought into the workplace?

Well, studies say the effects seem to magnify — helping employees become calmer, happier, and healthier, especially in high stress jobs.

And that’s just what’s happening at one coastal company, after their new furry addition.

Here’s this week’s hometown hero!