Oh goodness, what a kind heart you have....
My first thoughts on your dream.....
you may be trying to help/save everyone... and you know you can't possibly do it all.....
the fact that the woman doesn't know that the animals are there...
You are seeing beyond what others see.... you are sensitive not only to the fact that help is needed but you know before others do. Although maybe too sensitive? Maybe you have to trust that others will help and you may not have to do it all????
Just my first notions about your dream......
Do you remember the type of day, or the colour of the sky or grass or trees??? the woman, happy, sad.... what health were the puppies????
Hope any of this helps...
shan