Supposedly, each person or creature or image in a dream is supposed to represent us in some way. I don't buy into this 100% of the time because it seems perfectly reasonable that the cat in your dream could really represent your cat, if you're worried about your cat in waking life.

I watch a lot of nature shows and many creatures use eye spots to fake out and fend off predators. Not just moths, but birds and lizards and even some mammals. The common denominator is that the eyes spots can scare off predators, keeping the critter safe from attack.

Is there anything going on in your life that causes you to feel attacked or unsafe, emotionally or physically or in your job, family or school? Or are you worried about the safety of your cat or home or even a physical illness.

It's interesting that in your dream, you hopped a plane and took your cat home, where it would be less stressful. Is there something "out there" that's making you feel vulnerable to attack? The purpose of those spots is to fool predators into thinking the prey animal is bigger and tougher and scarier than it is in reality. Are you having to put up a tough front somewhere in order to keep people off your back?

If you can't think of anything in your own life, is it possible that your cat is showing some small signs of illness that you're picking up casually? If this dream is not about you feeling vulnerable, it could mean that your subconscious mind is telling you to take a close look at your cat's health.

It's a really interesting dream.