Archie? He's The (Therapy) Dog Star

The 165-pound Newfoundland works his magic daily with abused and neglected children at Camarillo's Casa Pacifica. Only his drool is 'yucky!'

GOING TO THE DOG: Children hug and pet Archie at Casa Pacifica in Camarillo. Vicki Murphy, the facility’s director of operations and development, chose Archie after learning about Newfoundlands’ reputation for being natural baby-sitters.
(Ken Hively / LAT)

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