A young man hugs his service dog with his mother standing behind

All Is Bright: A Service Dog Carries on Christmas Traditions

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If Christmas is all about traditions, then one Midlothian man and his service dog will likely experience both this holiday season.

Isaac Schilling’s wish list is now complete, with yellow Labrador Winnie by his side to share in the festivities, continuing a nearly decade-old tradition of having a Canine Companions dog accompany him — not only to events such as special needs holiday parties – but throughout life itself.