My name is Scott Goldschmidt. I live in a small town called Cottonwoodin Northern California. I have two sons Brandon and Matthew. My sonBrandon wrote this short story about our dogs when he was eleven yearsold. Brandon was diagnosed with Autism when he was four years old.Brandons story gives a unique outlook into his heart and perception ofthe world he lives in. At the time he wrote this story we had two dogsJack and Skippy they have quite the adventures while Brandon is away atschool. Brandons Grandmother Elaine Briggs drew and painted the picturesto go with the story of Skippy and Scrappy so that I could make it into abook to share with the world.