Pet-Friendly Flowers NYC — Safe for Cats and Dogs, Same-Day Delivery

If you have a cat or dog in your home, the flowers you bring in matter. Many popular cut flowers — lilies in particular — are seriously toxic to cats. A single lily stem, if chewed, can cause acute kidney failure. Tulip bulbs, daffodils, hyacinths, and amaryllis are also toxic to varying degrees. It's not a reason to stop having flowers in your home. It's a reason to choose carefully.

At Alaric, we've built a dedicated pet-friendly collection — arrangements and orchids that are beautiful, design-led, and safe for homes with cats and dogs. Every piece in the collection has been selected with pet safety in mind. Same-day delivery across Manhattan when ordered by 2pm.

Which Flowers Are Safe for Pets?

The good news is that many of the most beautiful flowers are non-toxic to cats and dogs. Key safe options include:

• Phalaenopsis orchids — non-toxic to cats and dogs, long-lasting, and among the most elegant flowers you can have in a home
• Roses — non-toxic (though thorns are a physical hazard — we remove them)
• Snapdragons — safe and colorful
• Gerbera daisies — safe for both cats and dogs
• Lisianthus — non-toxic
• Sunflowers — safe for dogs and cats
• Peonies — mildly toxic in large quantities, but generally considered low-risk in arrangements

Flowers to avoid entirely if you have cats: lilies (all varieties — Asiatic, Easter, Tiger, Stargazer), tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, amaryllis, and chrysanthemums.

Our Pet-Friendly Collection

Olympia — $135

Roses, Peonies, and Gerbera Daisies in soft yellow, pale pink, and cream. A spring bouquet that's as safe as it is beautiful — all stems in this hand-tied design are pet-friendly. Perfect for homes with cats or dogs.

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Mini Orchids and Succulents — $185

Delicate mini Phalaenopsis orchids with sculptural succulents in a modern planter. Both orchids and succulents are non-toxic to cats and dogs — and this arrangement will last for months, not days.

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City Double Orchid — $195

Two white Phalaenopsis stems in a midnight-blue ceramic vessel. Phalaenopsis orchids are non-toxic to cats and dogs — and they bloom for 8–12 weeks. A long-lasting, pet-safe gift for any Manhattan home.

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Pastel Melody — $200

A soft, romantic arrangement in blush and cream tones — designed with pet-safe stems throughout. Arrives in its own vessel, ready to display. Ideal for homes with cats or dogs that want flowers without compromise.

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White Roses — $200

Classic white roses, thorn-removed and beautifully presented. Roses are non-toxic to cats and dogs — making this one of the most classic and safe flower gifts you can send to a pet-owning household in NYC.

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Why Most NYC Florists Don't Think About This

Lily arrangements are everywhere in New York. They look stunning, they're affordable, and they're a standard offering at nearly every florist in the city. The problem is that all parts of a true lily — stems, leaves, pollen, petals, even the water in the vase — are acutely toxic to cats. A cat that grooms pollen off its fur after brushing against a lily can develop kidney failure within 24–72 hours.

We know this because our clients tell us. New York City has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the country — roughly 1 in 3 households has a cat or dog. It matters to get this right.

Sending Pet-Friendly Flowers as a Gift

If you're sending flowers to a friend, family member, or colleague and you know they have a cat or dog, our pet-friendly collection takes the guesswork out of it. Every arrangement and orchid in the collection has been selected with pet safety in mind. You can send with confidence.

All arrangements are available for same-day delivery across Manhattan when ordered by 2pm. Delivery is $20 flat rate. We also deliver to Brooklyn (order by 12pm; $25–$35 depending on distance).

Frequently Asked Questions

Are orchids safe for cats?

Phalaenopsis orchids — the most common variety — are non-toxic to cats and dogs according to the ASPCA. They are one of the safest and most beautiful flowers you can have in a pet household.

Are roses safe for cats and dogs?

Roses are non-toxic to cats and dogs. The physical hazard is thorns — we remove them from all our rose arrangements. Rose petals and leaves are safe if chewed.

What flowers are toxic to cats?

The most dangerous are true lilies (Asiatic, Easter, Tiger, Stargazer, and Day lilies) — all parts are acutely toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, amaryllis, and chrysanthemums are also toxic. We do not include any of these in our pet-friendly collection.

What flowers are toxic to dogs?

Daffodils, tulips, azaleas, and sago palm are among the most toxic to dogs. Lilies are less severely toxic to dogs than cats but should still be avoided. Our pet-friendly collection excludes all of these.

Can I get same-day pet-friendly flower delivery in NYC?

Yes — all arrangements in our pet-friendly collection are available for same-day delivery across Manhattan when ordered by 2pm EST. Delivery is $20 flat rate.

How do I know if an Alaric arrangement is pet-friendly?

All products in our pet-friendly collection have been selected for pet safety. If you're unsure about a specific arrangement not in the collection, call us at (212) 308-3794 and we'll advise.