If you have dreamed of caressing an animal in a dream: You may lose time unnecessarily because you are dealing with things that will not benefit you in practice. To caress an animal in your dream indicates that you will not avoid expressing your feelings, be at peace with yourself, remove the people who upset you from your life, and lead a full and happy life.
Communication.
Expression of positive feelings.
Love, compassion, or good will.
Support or reassurance.
Companionship or togetherness.
Petting an animal you don’t know could represent: chatting with someone new; exploring a new situation; showing good will; showing positive intentions in a social situation.
See also: Pet; Animal