Ghost Animals

Have you ever wondered what happens to our pets after they die? Do they stick around?This week on Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, go on a deep dive into the spooky and bizarre world of Ghost Animals, from phantom pets in Swindon to a terrifying cat that haunts the US Capitol.In this episode, we investigate the chilling legends of:The Demon Cat of DC: A frightening, shapeshifting feline with glowing red eyes that haunts the US Capitol and the White House, often appearing before national tragedies.Jeff the Talking Mongoose: The strange, real-life story of a mongoose on the Isle of Man that spoke with a farming family and was described as an "extra, extra clever mongoose".The Penhill Poltergeist: Ghostly pets from a previous episode make a dramatic return in a listener update from Swindon.The Ghost Chicken: Find out what links the legendary philosopher, Sir Francis Bacon, to a bizarre ghost chicken and his last, fatal scientific experiment in refrigeration.Spectral Beasts: We explore a terrifying spectral polar bear haunting the Tower of London, phantom pigs searching Dartmoor, and the horrifying tales of ghost apes at Carew Castle and Athelhampton Hall.The Hellfire Club Cat: The chilling story of a sacrifice that led to a haunting.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.