Comfort dogs to the rescue in Newtown
Ana Deaguiar and her 16-month-old son Giovanni pet a local golden retriever in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 18, 2012. The animals are "like a counselor" and dispense "trusting unconditional love." (Christina Ng/ABC News)
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