Days of Abigail's Hot Summer
This is what happens to most beagles when it is hot outside. They develope the "BPS", Beagle Plopping Syndrom". BPS begins when the outside temps rises higher than 80 degrees F. Beagles begin to hang their tongues out. Then their legs become jello, unable to stay standing. Therefore, they plop in place. If they take a step or two, it is more than they can handle due to jello'd legs and they plop... again. Sometimes, they build up enough energy to bring themselves up to the chair which is cooler and more comfortable than the floor. The arm of the chair becomes a promptu chin rest, aiding in holding one's head up. "It is tough being a beagle like me on the days that may bring on the dreaded BPS!