i am a female teenage rat 1996 in love with a male dog 1994, will it ever work?

Yes, it indeed works because true love makes you two get together. You both are sensible, friendly and open so that you seldom have conflicts. There is a great prospect that you two can get married. Since both of you give the other side much personal space and time, you both have freedom of speech and action. Therefore, your marriage will be harmonious.