A mangy dog was trying to break into my home by pushing through the window screen. I stopped it from coming in, but it seemed hungry so I went outside to find it and gave it a glob of peanut butter.
Dreams about dogs often symbolize loyalty, companionship, protection, and instincts. In this dream, the mangy dog trying to break into your home could represent a part of yourself or an aspect of your life that is feeling neglected, hungry for attention, or in need of care. The act of stopping the dog from entering your home could symbolize you setting boundaries or protecting yourself from external influences that may be trying to intrude into your personal space or life.
Going outside to find the dog and feeding it peanut butter may suggest that you are acknowledging and nurturing this neglected or hungry part of yourself. Peanut butter is often associated with comfort and satisfaction, so offering it to the dog could represent your efforts to provide nurturing and sustenance to this neglected aspect.
Overall, this dream may be encouraging you to pay attention to your own needs for nurturing, care, and self-compassion. It could also be a reminder to set boundaries with external influences that may be trying to invade your personal space or well-being.