Good thing the dog is pretty 'cause she ain't too bright

So I needed to ripen up the cantelope a bit for the BBQ that was coming up.  I thought leaving it on the deck in the sunshine might do the trick.  Instead, I came home to this.  No doubt Pandora thought it was a ball and then realized it had a fragrance and then, well . . . all roads lead to edible.  Aren't canines supposed to be carnivores?  Will someone please explain this to my dog?!!