fragile
adjective
(of an object) easily broken or damaged.
"fragile items such as glass and china"
"she was anxious about her fragile porcelain"
easily destroyed or threatened.
"you have a fragile grip on reality"
(of a person) not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable.
"a small, fragile old lady"
"she is still very fragile after her ordeal"
It may be a filthy, old, discarded piece of carpet.
BUT IT HAS FEELINGS TOO!!!