Sailor returned from combat to find his beloved dog was given away; he wants Archie back

Navy sailor returns home from deployment to find out family gave his dog away — before he tracks down pooch: ‘Isn’t just a pet’

Paulo Silva's homecoming celebration was short-lived when he learned that his 5-year-old golden retriever, Archie, was gone.

Sailor returned from combat to find his beloved dog was given away; he wants Archie back

Paulo Silva, who grew up in Freehold before enlisting in the Navy, said his dog Archie is with someone in Monmouth County who refuses to return him.

Meet Archie!: This Week's Dog of the Week - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week ain’t nothing but a lap dog! Meet Archie! He’s a four-year-old beagle mix who’s neutered, kid and dog friendly, and is searching for his forever couch buddy. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says some of Archie’s favorite things are sitting on your lap, cuddling next to you on the couch, and being held. “[He] enjoys going for walks, everything Archie does is just easy going and wo…