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An older man in glasses and red flannel holds a bowl of popcorn on the couch while a white Maltese gazes up at it. 21 / 35

Grandpa Popped a Big Bowl for Movie Night. He Forgot About His Little Critic.

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Movie night is in full swing, and the popcorn bowl has become the center of attention. Grandpa Gus sits back on the couch in his red flannel and glasses, holding a bowl piled high with fluffy kernels and smiling at the face just below it. Pearl, wearing a little blue collar, has tilted her head up and fixed her dark eyes on the popcorn with complete devotion. Her silky white fur spills across his lap. Around them, the living room is cozy with folded blankets, a basket of laundry, a box of tissues on the side table, slippers on the floor, and family photos on the wall.

Plain, air-popped popcorn without butter, salt, or seasoning is generally considered safe for dogs in very small amounts. The trouble is that most movie-night popcorn is loaded with butter, salt, and sometimes garlic or onion powder, none of which are good for dogs. Unpopped kernels and hard hulls can also get stuck in teeth or pose a choking risk, which is a concern for small breeds like the Maltese. If you'd like to share, set aside a few plain, fully popped pieces before adding toppings, or keep a dog treat handy so your pup feels included.

Gus seems to be weighing his options, and Pearl's pleading eyes are making a strong case. It's hard to focus on the movie with an audience this adorable sitting right in your lap.

The film may have a happy ending, but this couch already has one.

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