The New Pet

It must've been because we recently spoke about the creaure we saw outside the window at Yuichi’s house.

Attempting to recall the details of my dream, I thought about Bree, her helter-skelter behavior and her opossum-like features, sharp teeth and claws.

Unlike the animal we had seen in Japan, the animal in my dream was full of energy.  The type of exhilarating energy that Bree had when she was wide awake.

Small legged, low to the ground with long tails, they were wild animals.   Similarly, the quadruped in my dream was not domestic.  It was wild and appeared untame.

The varmint-like critter, having just been let out of the car, dashed about.  Like a small terrier investigating a new territory, it darted about to and fro in a circle-like fashion, a long skinny tail following just behind.

Unlike a dog’s tail, it was not wagging. However, the creature was clearly gleeful.  It did not capriciously sniff every bush in sight nor did it the lift a hind leg to leave a scent.  Unlike Bree,  this mongrel remained aground and within our vicinity.  I was sure the people with me were afraid of it; I wasn't sure how I felt.

Both Jayme and Michelle were clearly fond of their new acquisition. I suspected they had plans to keep it and to care for it.  I do recall, it had a collar;  though not leashed, it clearly gave no indication of running off.

This is the very first time I had a dream of Jayme and Michelle!! AND this is the very first time in a very long time that I've even had a dream !!!!  I’d been having night mares for several years now.  Not every night but often, and they are simply unpleasant.   This was different.

Perhaps it was their gentle, joyous human natures, both Jayme’s and Michelle’s, that gave me the reassurance I needed.  The dream was pleasant.  It did not cause undue anxiety.  I had two other, equally satisfying dreams that night.  I will consult with my friend Kathleen.  She is masterful at interpreting dreams.  And she loves wild creatures as does Jayme.

The intention of our meeting, Jayme, Michelle and me, may have been to introduce me to what may be, their new pet.

It was clear they were confident that when it was time to leave, the scoundrel would simply jump into their car !!!  No yelling, no coaxing, no chasing. And best of all, though not a cuddly creature and most likely having sharp teeth and claws like Bree, it wouldn’t scratch or bite them.