fake table or backdrop

[Ginger Wick]

I'm at a loss and I hope you have some suggestions for me. This lovely pooch recently passed away, and her owner would like a nice photo to hang. The only suitable image I have of her was taken in a box on a horrid purple blanket. I would like to make it look like I took it on a white background and/or table (since the blanket is hanging over), but I have no clue what to do with the transition area edge.

I've attached the SOOR and my edit thus far. I'm open to straightening her paw & removing the blanket creases/shadows so it looks like she's on the floor if that is easier than creating a surface for her. But in either case, I'm looking for suggestions on how to "ground" her. Thanks for any input you can give!!

[Damien Symonds]

Hmmm .... maybe it would be better to actually set up a table with a dark tablecloth on it, take a photo, then try to put the dog on it?

[Ginger Wick]

Oof. I was hoping I could work with what I have.

[Damien Symonds]

This is the best I can suggest.

[Ginger Wick]

I think that's passable for what I'd like to provide. So just two gradient layers yes?

[Damien Symonds]

Yep.