A Short-Legged Rescue Dog Turned the Bouquet Into a Petal Carpet

Purple and pink tulip petals are scattered across the floor in a ruffled carpet, with long green leaves lying in stripes among them. In the middle sits a black and tan dog with short legs and long ears, smiling happily with his mouth open and his eyes bright. The room behind him is a bit cluttered, with a gray sofa, a wicker basket, and a plant, and everything is softly lit.

Tulips are lovely, but they can be harmful to dogs. The bulbs contain the highest concentration of toxins, and chewing on any part of the plant can cause drooling, vomiting, or stomach upset. If your dog has been in a bouquet, call your vet, and bring along a photo of the plant if you can. Mixed-breed dogs are often charming, sturdy, and full of surprises, and a quick check of which flowers are pet-safe helps everyone enjoy the garden.

He looks happier than anyone in the room, and he does not seem to understand why the flowers are not a gift. The bouquet may be gone, but the carpet of petals is a work of art. His joyful smile makes it difficult to be upset, and it may be a good idea to put the next bouquet on a higher shelf. His tail swishes through the petals, sending a few more into the air like confetti.