🧧Celebrating Lunar New Year With the One Who’s Always Loyal

Hey {{first_name}} Dog Parents 💌,

The Lunar New Year is here, and with it comes something beautiful. A fresh start. A time for family. A moment to slow down and reflect on what truly matters.

Homes fill with red lanterns, good food, laughter, and meaningful traditions passed down through generations. It’s a celebration of renewal, gratitude, and hope for the year ahead.

And if you have a dog, you already know something important.

They don’t understand the calendar.
But they understand belonging.

Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most meaningful holidays in many Asian cultures. It marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar year and is often celebrated with:

• Family gatherings
• Special meals
• Red decorations symbolizing luck and prosperity
• Fireworks and joyful traditions

At its heart, it’s about reunion. Returning home. Honoring where you came from. Wishing well for where you’re going.

And for many of us, “home” includes a dog waiting by the door.

While the holiday is full of joy, it can also be overwhelming for dogs.

Loud fireworks, new guests, and changes in routine may cause stress. If you’re celebrating, here are a few ways to help your pup feel safe:

🎆 Keep windows and doors secured during fireworks
🛋 Create a quiet space away from noise
🎵 Play soft music or white noise to ease anxiety
🐾 Stick to regular feeding and walk times as much as possible

Sometimes love looks like protecting their peace.

In many traditions, the New Year is about attracting good fortune and letting go of old burdens.

If your dog could make a wish for the year ahead, what do you think it would be?

More walks.
More treats.
More time together.

Dogs don’t ask for much. They just want connection. And that might be the most powerful lesson of all.

Lunar New Year celebrates fresh beginnings. A chance to reset. To forgive. To move forward with clarity.

Dogs live like that every single day.

They don’t carry grudges from last year.
They don’t dwell on yesterday’s mistakes.
They wake up ready to love you again.

There’s something powerful in that simplicity.

As you step into this new lunar year, maybe the lesson isn’t about doing more. Maybe it’s about loving more intentionally. Walking more slowly. Noticing the way your dog leans into your leg when the house gets loud.

That lean is trust.

While Lunar New Year is beautiful, it can also be overwhelming for dogs.

Fireworks, visitors, unfamiliar scents, and louder-than-usual evenings can cause anxiety, even in confident pups.

Here are a few thoughtful ways to protect their peace:

🧧 Create a calm retreat space
Choose a quiet room away from windows and front doors. Add a familiar blanket and favorite toy.

🎶 Use soft background sound
Gentle music or white noise can soften sudden firework sounds.

🚪 Secure doors and gates
Holiday gatherings mean more foot traffic. Double-check exits before guests arrive.

🏷 Update ID tags
If fireworks are common in your area, this is a good reminder to ensure your dog’s nametag is clear and up to date.

Preparation isn’t fear. It’s love in action.

Food plays a central role in Lunar New Year traditions. Symbolic dishes represent prosperity, longevity, and good fortune.

While many traditional foods aren’t dog-friendly, you can still include your pup in the spirit of celebration.

Our Lucky Red Lantern Bites are a simple homemade treat inspired by the color red, which symbolizes good fortune and protection. Made with strawberries, carrots, and oat flour, they’re gentle, festive, and easy to prepare.

It’s a small gesture, but it sends a big message.

You belong here too.

🐾 Scroll down to grab the Lucky Red Lantern Bites recipe and make something special for your loyal companion.

In the Chinese zodiac, the Dog symbolizes loyalty, honesty, and protection.

People born in the Year of the Dog are often described as dependable and deeply caring.

If you live with a dog, you know this isn’t just symbolism. It’s daily life.

The way they greet you like you’ve been gone for years.
The way they watch the door when you’re not home.
The way they sit close when you’re having a hard day.

Loyalty isn’t loud. It’s steady.

The new year is often when we think about what we want to improve or protect.

Sometimes that means making sure your dog’s safety essentials are current. Clear, easy-to-read nametags and visible emergency home stickers can make a real difference if the unexpected happens during busy holiday gatherings.

If you’ve been meaning to check those small details, this season of renewal is a beautiful time to do it.

You can explore thoughtful safety essentials here:

Know someone who could use a reminder that love doesn’t have to look a certain way?

📩 Share this newsletter with a fellow dog parent, and as a thank-you, you’ll receive a free homemade dog recipe to spoil your pup.

Because sharing care should always come with a little joy.

If you’re celebrating Lunar New Year with your pup, we’d love to see it.

Share a photo of your dog wearing red, relaxing during the festivities, or enjoying their festive treat. Tag @usadogowners and use #USADogOwnersAssociation so we can celebrate together.

May this lunar year bring:

• Steady routines
• Peaceful nights
• Healthy walks
• And a loyal heart always waiting at your feet

New year.
Same faithful love.

Wags & gratitude,
Mark
USA Dog Owners Association
Because every dog deserves to feel their best. And so do you. 🐾

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