I thought that I would look up the meaning for the symbols in my dream (The entry for that dream follows this one). I did not make up this stuff! I cut it right from a dream interpretation website. It was so fitting of my emotions before I went to bed the night that I had the dream of the choking child.

Children
To see children in your dream, signifies your own childlike qualities or a retreat back to a childlike state. It is an extension of your inner child during a time of innocence, purity, simplicity, and a carefree attitude. You may be longing for the chance to satisfy repressed desires and unfulfilled hopes.
To save a child, signifies your attempts to save a part of yourself from being destroyed.

Puppy
To see a puppy in your dream, symbolizes your playfulness and carefree nature. It also represents a blossoming friendship or that your friendships will grow stronger.

Slime
To see or feel slime in your dream, represents your inability to place your trust in somebody

Choking
To dream that you are choking on an object, suggests that you may find some advice/remarks/situation hard to swallow or difficult to accept. Alternatively, you may feel that you are unable to completely express yourself in a situation.