Hi. I'm Perkins. I'm a 14yr old Beagle mix and blind. I was abandoned in the middle of the night in Missouri, ended up at Best Friends in Utah and then Mommy adopted me and moved me to Vegas. I think that makes me a world traveler. I hope you enjoy my blog.

9/6/11: Mommy and I just got back from Beverly Hills – and look- the Peninsula gave me my very own towel with my name embroidered on it. Cool!! We took 3 walks every day: what fun! Our patio had a little garden with a tree and some shrubbery around it just for me. But, the garden part was recessed about 3 inches below the concrete patio, and while that doesn’t sound like a lot to you, to a little guy like me who can’t see, it felt like a HUGE step and I got nervous. So, by the time I got used to it, it was time to go home. Oh well, I’ll be better next time. It’s still pretty hot here in Vegas, so we don’t get out that often (just once a day) but winter will be here soon enough.

  Mommy bought me a swanky new collar; It’s blue leather with diamond shaped silver studs all around it. I may have to change my name to Mr. Cool.

    Our walks are much more fun now that Mommy has figured out the best time to avoid other doggies. We are limited because of the heat, but most of the time, we get to go all the way around the community and only hear from the ones inside the gates, not on the street. I like it better that way Sometimes when we pass Star’s house (She’s a black Lab mix), she leans her head over the wall and talks to us. Mommy always says “Hi Star”, so I know everything is A-Ok because Mommy wouldn’t let anything happen to me. I don’t get scared.