To see a pet in your dream represents civilized instincts. You are keeping your temper in line. Alternatively, seeing a pet indicates a need for love and acceptance. Perhaps, you are lacking attention from others and are feeling neglected. The pet may also be a pun for “petting” as in some sexual behavior.
To dream of a dead pet suggests that something that you had thought was left in the past is coming back to haunt you. Similarly to seeing your childhood home, a past pet serves the same function as trying to bring you back into that particular time period. A situation in your waking life may parallel a situation from your past and the dream is providing a means of resolving it.
If you dream that your living pet is dead or is dying means that you are feeling stifled or restricted in some way.
Dreaming that your pet escaped or got loose implies that you need to express some of your primal urges. You can not suppress them any longer.
Pet Food
To see or buy pet food in your dream represents the development of some skill. Remember that it takes time and effort to hone and improve your skill. If you are feeding pet food to a pet in your dream, then it refers to disloyalty in some area of your life.
To eat pet food in your dream suggests that you need to address some animalistic or primitive thoughts.
Pet Store
To see or dream that you are at a pet store represents the responsibilities that you are undertaking. Consider also the symbolism of the pet that you see or purchase and how you may need to incorporate certain qualities of the animal into your own self. Alternatively the dream implies that you are searching for love and acceptance.
To dream that you are stealing an animal from the pet store means you are underestimating your self worth.
The Hidden Meanings of Your Dreams:
Physical
Emotional
Spiritual
If we have a pet that we are close to, then a dream about this animal can simply be a reflection of our everyday life experience. Alternatively, a tame animal such as a pet can represent our animal drives, though they tend to represent a domesticated version. This dream could represent a desire to be treated like a pet – to be “petted” – or to have someone else become dependent on us like a pet.
Pets you dream about but don’t actually have in your waking life usually symbolize one of two things: an instinct you’ve tamed (or not) or a dependent you care for.
If the pet is sweet and cuddly or interesting and rewarding, you crave the chance to nurture someone or something, or you fully relish your natural urges.
If you mistakenly neglect or forget about a pet and it gets very sick or dies, you have been denying a deep inner urge, or you have been neglecting someone who depends on you.
If the pet is dangerous or annoying, you’ve had enough of someone who keeps following you around, or you fear your inner instincts and can’t seem to control them.