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Comfort dogs offering support to Newtown

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The pain of mourning is eased a bit through the many groups of comfort dogs visiting with the people of Newtown, Ct. 

Many of the dogs are golden retrievers and all are trained and licensed.

Their owners say they're healing creatures that know who needs affection.

Newtown's newest furry friends include Libby, a five year old golden retriever and Maxi, a three year old golden retriever.

Maxi was snapped in a photo by the NY Daily News kissing a young boy in Newtown.

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