A French Bulldog Knocked Over the Cookie Tin and Grinned About It
The brindle French Bulldog sits at the edge of the frame with his big bat ears standing tall, and his dark eyes look slightly sideways with a small, guilty smile. Beside him, a red and green holiday tin lies on its side, and cookies shaped like stars, circles, and crescents scatter across the kitchen floor. A woven mat, a cabinet, and a towel are all that remain of a calm afternoon.
Holiday baking is one of the main times of year when dogs get into trouble. Many cookies contain ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, and nutmeg, and artificial sweeteners like xylitol can be very dangerous. If your dog eats cookies, call your vet or a pet poison hotline and tell them what was in them. French Bulldogs are known for their stubborn charm, and they are easily tempted by a tin of treats.
He does not look entirely sorry, and his smile suggests the cookies were well worth it. The tin will have to be refilled, and the next batch might need a higher shelf. For the moment, he sits in the center of the crumbs like a very small, very pleased king. His ears are still standing tall, listening for the sound of someone coming down the hall, and his smile has not moved at all.
