I went to the us and met with some family friends, and they handed me this little baby dog. I think it was a chihuahua. But she was so small, I think she might’ve been premature. They told me to hold her for a bit and watch over her while they attended to different things. And at first, this baby kinda scared me. As she looked very strange. She barely had any fur. But after a while, I got used to her and the feeling of her in my hands. They told me to hold her for a bit and watch over her while they attended to different things. And at first, this baby kinda scared me. As she looked very strange. She barely had any fur. But after a while, I got used to her and the feeling of her in my hands. I remember I nicknamed her Lovely. And when I held her, she started to lick my fingers lovingly. Then when we got home, I put her down in a small towel while we unloaded our baggage and started hauling everything back to Canada… and when I came back for her, she was gone. I woke up and cried.
Dreams about caring for a baby or a small animal can symbolize nurturing, protection, and vulnerability. In this dream, the tiny dog could represent a new or fragile aspect of yourself or a situation in your waking life that requires care and attention. The initial fear and discomfort you felt towards the dog could indicate a fear of the unknown or uncertainty about taking on a new responsibility.
Naming the dog Lovely and feeling a sense of affection towards her suggest that you were able to connect with this vulnerable part of yourself or situation and find comfort in caring for it. The act of the dog licking your fingers lovingly could symbolize a sense of connection and trust being established.
The disappearance of the dog when you returned home may reflect a fear of losing or being separated from something important to you, or it could symbolize a feeling of loss or abandonment in waking life. The sadness you felt upon waking and crying could indicate unresolved emotions related to nurturing and caring for yourself or others.
Overall, this dream may be prompting you to pay attention to your feelings of vulnerability and the need for nurturing and protection, as well as any fears or uncertainties you may be experiencing in your waking life. It may be beneficial to explore these emotions and consider ways to provide yourself with the care and support you need.