‘Too hot to go anywhere’ by Helen Betts

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13-Jun-2026

‘Too hot to go anywhere’

Queenie usually loves to go for a car ride to the cleaners on Saturdays because they always give her lots of treats, but last weekend she refused to even go down the stairs to the car in the terrible heat and humidity we were experiencing.

Young hawk hiding in the flowers, posted earlier:

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Dan Greenberg		22-Jun-2026 15:09
Emma used to love perching like that and also sleeping at the top of the stairway. This is a wonderful shot of Queenie doing the same thing. ~BV~

Zoltán Balogh		20-Jun-2026 13:06
This is an excellent compo, Helen.V

Dave Petersen Photography		20-Jun-2026 11:44
I can totally relate to this expressive capture and Queenie's pose. I love the eye to eye contact and sense of alertness conveying a silent message of " don't even think about asking me to move." VV++

Carl Carbone		20-Jun-2026 00:33
I can't say I blame her!

Liz Bickel		19-Jun-2026 18:37
Poor baby needs to go inside where there is A/C

Rob Legeland		19-Jun-2026 17:39
She is making a statement. You can see that! LOL! V

Nirvan Hope		19-Jun-2026 03:39
I bet she's really hot with that furry coat! I'm surprised she isn't hanging out inside with air conditioning.

laine		19-Jun-2026 02:48
Oh that look says it all...bet she's thinking " bring me back an ice cream " :) V

Tom LeRoy		18-Jun-2026 14:41
Queenie is a smart dog, not moving is the best thing when it is so hot. Lovely shot, Helen. v

janescottcumming		18-Jun-2026 11:45
Yes, it was bad here this past weekend too. This is a lovely shot of Queenie. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		18-Jun-2026 04:46
Beautiful capture of Queenie waiting for cooler times. V

David Buzzeo		18-Jun-2026 03:36
Great composition. V

Dan Opdal		18-Jun-2026 02:56
What a sweet capture of, Queenie! V

Dennis Hoyne		18-Jun-2026 02:08
Another sweet shot of Queenie!

larose forest photos		18-Jun-2026 01:01
I can sympathize, so can Cleo who hates the heat too. Queenie's expressive face says it all. V

Claude Gagnon		18-Jun-2026 00:10
Let’s rest today. :)) V

Denise J T Lee		17-Jun-2026 22:30
Oh, I didn't know that was her. At a glace I thought Andrew gave you a photo of another dog,,,, haha, She looks so different with this expression. Great capture. ~VVVVV+~

Nick Paoni		17-Jun-2026 20:03
Sometimes it's best to take advice from your dog and know when to stay put.

Gerard KOEHL		17-Jun-2026 17:25
Belle attitude. V

Julie Oldfield		17-Jun-2026 17:11
She looks miserable. It must be so hot for her. I hope it cools down soon. V

Raymond		17-Jun-2026 16:45
And to wear a fur coat to boot! Poor Queenie, I hope she finds A/C soon, great shot

hayl		17-Jun-2026 16:24
That’s a perfect picture of a hot dog.

pkocinski		17-Jun-2026 15:32
Her posture says it all...

jtocaciu		17-Jun-2026 15:10
Lovely face!, a fine picture. VVVVV

joseantonio		17-Jun-2026 15:09
the same here and its due to continue for the rest of the week and some days in the next week.V

Alain Boussac		17-Jun-2026 14:14
Excellent image of a typical attitude during heatwaves... and I will be a bit like that with the excessive heat that will last in France...V.

François Fauchard		17-Jun-2026 14:06
She's absolutely right, the heat is exhausting.