Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Dog: A Charlie Guest Post.
Hi Friends! It’s your buddy Charlie here to wish you Happy New Year!
Chinese New Year that is. And OH What a YEAR it is!
It is the YEAR of the DOG!
What could be better?!
Chinese New Year officially started on Friday, February 16th, but Mom and I were off on Friday.
Luckily Chinese New Year is typically celebrated for about two weeks, so it is not too late to join in on the party.
And this is a very special Year of the Dog.
It is the Year of the Earth Dog.
And it is the first one since 1958*.
Earth energy is all about getting grounded, creating security, and finding your balance as you move forward*.
People born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are also known as Dogs.
And guess what?!
Dad was born in 1958, so he is a Dog too! WOOOHOOO!
(Mom is a Tiger – Roar!)
Mom and I did some internet research, and guess what else?
This story just keeps getting better and better.
Dogs are most compatible with rabbits, TIGERs, and horses.
Dogs are often pessimistic and need a Tiger’s reassurance.
Tigers also need a Dog’s loyalty.
(Sounds like Mom and Dad are a match made in “Chinese New Year” heaven!)
So Happy New Year from our family – two Dogs and one Tiger – to yours!
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
Charlie is an adopted dog with brown eyes and a white-tipped tail who brings joy and laughter to his family and friends. Charlie is a gifted writer, raving food critic, cat, chipmunk, and donut lover, and exceptionally photogenic model. Some of his best friends are Mike the UPS Man, Cliff the Mailman, and ANYONE who delivers pizza to the house. If you would like to read more guest posts by Charlie, simply type “Charlie” into the Search box at the top right hand corner of this link: thecreativelifeinbetween.com. If you would enjoy a companion like Charlie, please consider pet adoption.
Thanks, Charlie, for a fun posting. I am now going to have to go searching to find out what the animal was for the year that I was born.
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I will be anxious to hear Mr. Mike. I’m guess you are not a dog since I listed the years. Love, Charlie
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I am a dog too! 😊
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You’re so cute, Charlie!! How have we never met before? I have a very cute dog, she’s also adopted and her name is Rosa. She’s also single 😉
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ooo la la! Please send a snuggle to Rosa from me. Love, Charlie
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Very nice post Jodi. I an so glad that the Chinese had included the year of the dog as one of there lunar calendar symbols. Dogs are so special and bring so much joy and unconditional love to so many people and deserve to ne recognized. Gary
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Maybe you need to adopt a new doggie companion Gary 🙂 There are so many in need of loving homes. Love, Charlie
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It’s always your year Charlie…just that this year, everyone is acknowledging and celebrating it! (K)
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You are so smart Ms Kerfe! Love, Charlie
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Big hugs to you Charlie!
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Hugs to you too Ms Sharon. Love, Charlie
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How interesting, Charlie! That is wonderful that you and your mom and dad are so compatible! I’ll have to look up for my year of birth because you have me intrigued.
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I am curious to know what you are too PJ! Love, Charlie
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I’ll let you know when I find out! 🙂
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I’m a rabbit! LOL! Love, PJ
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No wonder I love you so much Ms PJ! Dogs and Rabbits get along BEST of ALL!!! Love, Charlie
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That is awesome! So glad we are so compatible! Dog kissses and hugs from Sugar!
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Hi Charlie! Fun post
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Hi Ms Lynn! Do you know what animal you are? Love, Charlie
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I dont!
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Wow Charlie, you get a whole year to celebrate!!!
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Wooohooo Wooohooohoooo! Celebrate with me Ms Kathryn!!! Love, Charlie
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Happy Dog Year Charlie 🙂 But you know every year is your year always and forever. Hugs Charlie. xxx
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Oh ms lynn I am doggie blushing 🐶. Love Charlie.
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Happy New Year, Charlie! Greetings from a dragon (me) and a dog (my dog Lotte, who was born in 2006 and is a double-dog this way 🐶🐶) 😊
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Woohoo for you Little! Happy new year Ann! Love Charlie
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Lotte I meant. Sorry. Paws got auto corrected 🐶
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Hi Charlie, I’m a rooster but we can still be friends! Thanks for your sweet post!😎👍
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We sure can! 😉🐶. Love Charlie
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💗💗💗👍
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Well, I had to look up to see what my hubby and I are… Looks like I’m an Ox and he’s a Rat… hmm, a dog and a tiger sound much nicer…Lol! ☺️ Cheers to you, Charlie for it being Year of the Dog!! 👍💖
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LOL! That is kind of funny Ms Jill! Love, Charlie
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Gung hey fat choi Charlie and family!!! I hope it’s a great year for you all!
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To you as well Ms Deborah! Love, Charlie
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Happy New Year Charlie!! Very cool! I hope you celebrate in style with lots of treats! 🙂
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Treats YES – Style – not so worried about – TREATS – YES! 🙂 Love, Charlie ❤
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You are always in style Charlie! 🙂
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🙂
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Dogs rule … well done China for giving us a year to prove it. Love from The Bean 🐾 🐾
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Happy Year of the Dog Bean! Love, Charlie
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omg Jodi, this made cry it is so cute!! You and Charlie are amazing!
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Oh Ms Jenna! We hope it was happy tears! Do you have a pet Ms Jenna? A dog or cat or something else? You would be a wonderful adoptive pet mommy. I just have a feeling you really would be. Love, Charlie
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Thank you Jodi, we had a Shih Tzu, Sherlock Bones, that we all adored and when we had to put him to sleep it was devastating. My husband and I decoded we couldn’t ever go thru that again, we were heartbroken for so long! I do love your Charlie posts, pets have so much personality and they do add so much to our lives.
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Oh – it is soooo hard to loose. When I lost Mikey I never dreamt we would get another dog. I cried and cried, and I still miss that sweet boy. But there are other wonderful dogs and cats that need homes and somehow they fill your heart again.
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Sweet post, Jodi, and Happy New Year, Charlie!!
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Thank you Ms Lisa! Happy New Year to you! Love, Charlie
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Wow, Charlie! A whole year devoted to you and for you to enjoy! And you know what? I was born in 1958, so I’m a “dog” too (or at least as much of a dog as a two-legger can be.) I look forward to hearing more of your adventures in the upcoming year. Hope you enjoy it to the fullest!
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Woohoo! I knew you were a “dog” all along -you just had to be – you are so very special! Happy year of the dog, my friend Ann! Love, Charlie
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Charlie loves chipmunks?!! Like to eat them?!! Or just chase them. Ah dogs, can’t live without them!
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I love to chase them Ms Mimi. They are my friends. I don’t think I would like to eat them. Love, Charlie
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Good boy.
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I never miss reading any of your posts Charlie. I have a special connect with some of my blogger friends and you are definitely one of them.
Happy new year and I am sure you will keep the celebrations going even after two weeks. 🙂
Loads of love to you..
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Thank you so much my sweet friend. You surely know how to warm a doggies heart. Happy New Year to you and your family as well. Love, Charlie
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Thanks Charlie.
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Dear Charlie, I may not be able to read your posts today or tomorrow but I absolutely promise to do so this weekend. In the meantime, have a b-woof-tiful week ahead. 😘 PS: ask mom for an extra huge cuddle.
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Well thank you for this bwooftiful note that made my day!!! ❤️🐶. Love Charlie
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