Calarugu Shark Media. Hello, and Welcome to Ghost. This episode is titled
A New Best Friend. Charlie was an energetic eight week old Golden Retriever puppy.
He had been brought home just a few days ago by the Henderson family
to be their new beloved pet. Charlie loved his new owners, bouncing around
and showering them with licks whenever they came near. However, he could sense
a lingering sadness in the household that he didn't quite understand. Unbeknownst to Charlie,
he had been adopted to help fill the void left by the Henderson's previous
dog, an aging black Labrador named Buddy. Buddy had been their loyal companion
for over twelve years before passing away peacefully a few months prior. While the
family was excited to have a puppy's energy and liveliness around again, they deeply
missed their dearly departed Buddy. On Charley's fourth night in his new home,
he woke up from his sleep crate and saw a strange, glowing figure sitting
in the hallway. As Charlie's eyes adjusted, he realized it was the shimmering
form of another dog. Hello, there, little pup, The ghostly dog
spirit said telepathically in a warm, grandfatherly voice, Welcome to your new home.
Charlie couldn't believe what he was seeing and hearing. Who are you?
He asked nervously, Am I dreaming? The spirit dog chuckled, You're not
dreaming, my friend. My name is Buddy. I was the beloved pet
here before you arrived. A million questions raced through Charlie's mind. He had
heard of dog ghosts before, but never expected to actually encounter one. But
how is this possible? Are you a ghost? Yes, I am,
Buddy confirmed. When that fateful day came for me to leave this world behind,
my spirit simply wasn't ready to let go yet. I loved this family
far too much, so my spirit has remained to watch over them. Charlie
slowly approached the ghostly labrador, who gave him a reassuring lick on the head
with his spectral tongue. I've been eagerly awaiting your arrival, Charlie. The
Hendersons were utterly devastated after I passed, but you have already brought them such
joy and laughter. Again. For that, I am truly grateful. Over
the next few weeks, Charlie and Buddy became inseparable, even though only Charlie
could see or hear his new ghostly friend. During the days, Buddy would
invisibly follow along and watch over Charlie as he played and cuddled with the family.
At night, while the Hendersons slept, Buddy would appear in his glowing
spiritual form to stay by Charlie's side. The two became the perfect mischievous duo,
with Buddy teaching Charlie all the best tricks for getting extra treats from the
kitchen counters. Charlie and Buddy's playful antics brought endless laughter to the household as
random objects would go mysteriously missing and then reappear moments later. Missus Henderson was
baffled one evening as she sat on the living room couch petting Charlie. You
know the strangest thing happened earlier today, She said, I had left my
coffee mug on the kitchen counter, but it suddenly started sliding towards the edge,
as if it had a mind of its own. I managed to catch
it just before it fell, but it left me wondering if this house is
haunted or something. Charlie let out a bark of amusement as Buddy's ghostly form
materialized next to him, giving the puppy a sly wink. Perhaps your beloved
Buddy pulled a prank from beyond the grave, Charlie telepathically mused innocently. Despite
his ghostly status, Buddy remained a loyal protector of his former family. One
night, as Charlie curled up in his crate, drifting off to sleep,
he was suddenly startled awake by Buddy's stern telepathic voice. Charlie, get up,
there's an intruder downstairs trying to break in through a window. Barking frantically,
Charlie alerted his sleeping owners of the danger. The commotion scared off the
would be burglar as mister Henderson came running down with a baseball bat in hand.
By the time the police arrived, the intruder was long gone. Good
boy, Charlie, missus Henderson praised, hugging the heroic puppy tightly. You
potentially saved us from being robbed, all thanks to your watchful ear. Little
did they know it was the watchful spirit of their former companion Buddy who deserved
the real credit. That night, as the Hendersons went back to sleep,
Buddy gave Charlie a grateful li across his furry face. That's what I was
here for, my friend. You may be their new pet now, but
I'll always be here to keep watching over my beloved family. As the weeks
passed, Charlie cherished his unique friendship with the kind hearted ghost dog, but
he could sense a growing wistfulness in his spectral companion. One night, as
they sat together on the back patio, Buddy let out a melancholic sigh.
What's wrong, Buddy, Charlie asked with concern. I'm just feeling restless lately,
Buddy admitted telepathically. As overjoyed as I've been staying by the Henderson side,
even in ghost form, I fear that my time is finally coming to
an end. There is a reason why souls are not meant to linger on
this plane for too long. After their departure, Charlie felt his heart sink,
realizing he may soon lose his treasured friend. You mean you'll be moving
on from here for good, Buddy gave a solemn nod. I'm afraid so
pup. The Hendersons are in your capable pause. Now they have been able
to properly grieve my passing and welcome new life with you into their home.
My spiritual journey must continue to its ultimate destination, wherever that may be.
With shimmering tears in his eyes, Charlie nuzzled against Buddy's ephemeral form. I'll
never forget you, Buddy. You've been the most amazing friend a young pup
could ask for. Buddy smiled, licking Charley's cheek one last time, and
you have given this old dog's soul the greatest parting gift, seeing my beloved
family whole and happy once more. We'll never truly be apart, my friend,
for the sacred bond between a dog and their human family can never be
broken, even by death itself. As Buddy's glowing spirit began to face away
into the warm summer night's breeze, Charlie let out one final contented bark.
Wherever Buddy's spirit was headed, Charlie knew his friend would be watching over them
all from their eternal puppa paradise. The months and years would pass, and
Charlie would grow into the Henderson's goofy, lovable new protector and recreation Buddy,
but he would never forgotten the timeless wisdom imparted on him by his unforgettable ghostly
mentor that true love and loyalty could transcend earthly realms for both Buddy and Charlie
would ensure the Henderson family always had an eternal four legged companion watching over them
in This Life and Beyond. Ghost is a Calaogus Shark Media production, written
and hosted by Alexander Ian McIntyre, produced by Mark Francis. Executive producers Mark
Francis and John McDermott. Portions of this podcast may have been created with the
assistance of Ai Calarouga Shark Media