My old high school friend asked me to dog watch his golden retriever. I went over to his house around 10PM. We played but then the dog got worried. We saw people walk through the back gate. They were robbers. They proceeded to rob the house. I went and hid. I was too scared to call 911 because I was afraid they would hear me. Eventually they left but as one of them exited the drive way in the car they proceeded to shoot at me and I was hit in my shoulder. Additional notes - I took my dad's car to my friend house and left it running to pet the dog. The car was also eventually stolen because I was too afraid to turn it off when I saw the robbers.
This dream could symbolize a feeling of vulnerability and insecurity in your waking life. Your old high school friend represents a familiar and trusted aspect of yourself or a situation from the past. The request to dog watch his golden retriever represents a sense of responsibility or caretaking.
The presence of the robbers and the fear surrounding their actions symbolize a threat or invasion of your personal space or boundaries. The fact that you hid and were too scared to call 911 suggests a feeling of powerlessness or difficulty in expressing yourself assertively in certain situations. There may be a fear of speaking up, asking for help, or taking action when facing challenges or threats.
The gunshot and being hit in the shoulder indicate a sense of being wounded, physically or emotionally, as a result of avoiding confrontation or not taking necessary precautions. This could signify a need to address and deal with difficult situations or emotions directly, rather than avoiding them.
The stolen car could represent a loss of control or stability in your life. Leaving the car running symbolizes a lack of foresight or inaction when it comes to protecting or managing important aspects of your life.
Overall, this dream suggests the need to confront your fears, assert yourself, and take proactive measures to protect yourself and your interests in order to regain a sense of control and security. It may also indicate a need to address any feelings of powerlessness or vulnerability that you have been experiencing in your waking life.