Paranormal Pets - Ghostly Encounters with Past Pets - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio

This week on Paranormal Pets, host Brandy Stark catches us up on the latest adventures of her paranormal pug pack—including adorable new black pug puppy Telemachus—and some decidedly strange activity surrounding her four-legged ghost hunters. When an electronic candle mysteriously switches on by itself at Brandy's reportedly haunted art studio, one of her pugs suddenly begins barking intensely at the exact spot as though someone—or something—is standing there. Brandy also shares what happens when her pugs encounter allegedly haunted dolls and other unusual artifacts destined for her planned paranormal museum. Then local author Deb Carson joins the show to talk about her own connection to the paranormal, her experiences in some of St. Petersburg's spirited locations, and the remarkable personal history behind her book Becoming Flo: A Mostly True Story. From haunted hideaways and mysterious canine reactions to pugs, spirits and things that go bark in the night, it's another wonderfully weird journey into the world where pets and the paranormal collide.

EPISODE NOTES: Things That Go Bark in the Night: Paranormal Pugs & Haunted Happenings

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Can animals sense when we need them most? This week on Paranormal Pets, Brandy Stark welcomes back Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn, to celebrate her new children's book, Gentle, and explore the extraordinary emotional and spiritual connections between animals and children. Ellie shares the remarkable true story of John Lewis, a calf rescued from a slaughterhouse who was gravely ill but, surrounded by love, veterinary care and the companionship of a dog named Skye, grew into a thriving 2,500-pound "grass puppy." She also recounts the deeply moving story of a troubled teenager whose life was transformed through her bond with John Lewis and the animals at The Gentle Barn. From cows that seem to instinctively know whether someone needs laughter, comfort or simply a quiet presence, to the healing power of kindness itself, this episode is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the animals in our lives understand far more than we realize.

EPISODE NOTES: When Animals Know Exactly What We Need

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On this episode of Paranormal Pets we welcome Ellie Laks back for a new episode. Ellie is the Founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals and heals people with the same stories of abuse and neglect. Ellie is a powerful speaker, celebrated animal welfare advocate, humane educator, animal communicator, and the author of "My Gentle Barn: Creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope," and "Cow Hug Therapy: How the animals at The Gentle Barn taught me about life, death, and everything in between." Ellie founded The Gentle Barn in 1999. She invented her own "Gentle Healing" method that allows old, sick, injured, and terrified animals to fully recover. Ellie is the creator of cow hug therapy and has hosted hundreds of thousands of people who have come to The Gentle Barn seeking hope.

EPISODE NOTES: Beyond Rescue: The Spiritual Healing of The Gentle Barn

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In this gripping episode of Paranormal Pets, Brandy Stark shares a deeply personal and unsettling series of events that began with the ominous legend of the Three Knocks—a supernatural warning often associated with illness, danger, or death. When unexplained knocking echoes from inside a locked garage and every dog in the house reacts, fear quickly turns into a months-long unraveling of strange coincidences, spirit visitations, and profound synchronicities. From impossible object movements and symbolic messages linked to a late father, to the chilling discovery that a haunted pet tombstone now in her care belongs to a woman whose murder was later featured on true-crime television, this episode blurs the line between grief, intuition, and the paranormal. It’s a haunting exploration of ancestral connection, animal sensitivity, and the moments when the veil feels terrifyingly thin.

EPISODE NOTES: January Potpourri: Three Knocks and a Warning: When the Dead Speak Through Pets

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In this mystical episode of Paranormal Pets on Pet Life Radio, host Brandy Stark welcomes author and spiritual visionary Ellen M. Laura, whose lifelong connection to the unseen has inspired her new feline-infused novel, PussyCat Messages. Ellen shares astonishing real-life stories of her beloved cats’ reincarnations, their friendship with a swan in the Las Vegas desert, and how these encounters led her to a mysterious shaman whose teachings forever changed her understanding of love, energy, and the animal soul. Journey with Brandy and Ellen into a realm where myth meets memory, cats become cosmic guides, and tenderness itself is a superpower.

EPISODE NOTES: StarLight, SnowLion & the Swan: Feline Spirits of the Desert

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On this Halloween potpourri of Paranormal Pets, host Brandy Stark cozies up with sleeping pugs, candlelight, and a stack of spooky curios. From the pages of Weird Florida come animal afterlife legends—Old Bob, the hearse-pulling horse; Brownie the Town Dog; and Key West’s rooster graveyard—plus a shoutout to a thrift-store treasure hunt that funds a local women’s shelter. Brandy also unveils her newest museum oddities: a 1960s “biting” nun doll with EMF surprises and a granite tombstone for Buttercat from a New Orleans pet cemetery—complete with a mob-tinged backstory—currently riding in her bright red hearse. Rounding it out: reported ghost-cat visitations to a team member’s kitchen. Pour something warm, dim the lights, and settle in for heart, history, and hauntings.

EPISODE NOTES: From Thrift to Thrill: Haunted Finds & Furry Phantoms

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Pumpkin spice candles lit, pugs snoring, and the veil officially thin—welcome to Paranormal Pets: Halloween Potpourri. Host Brandy Stark catches us up on a wild summer: the saga of her bright red hearse (now resurrected with a new engine), a brutal tibial plateau fracture and recovery, and Ajax the pug’s emergency IVDD surgery—and triumphant return to walkies. Then it’s story time: a galloping glimpse of the Phantom Horse of Celery Avenue from Weird Florida, and the legend (and investigation) of Morris the Casino Cat in Gulfport—beloved mascot, possible urban legend, definite good-luck charm. Brandi also teases the 2025 update of Supernatural St. Petersburg & Paranormal Pinellas, her new haunted columns for The Gabber, and local spooky events. Settle in for cozy creeps, animal apparitions, and a few real-life scares with happy endings.

EPISODE NOTES: Hearse of a Different Color: Red Rides & Restless Spirits - A Halloween Potpourri

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In this episode of Paranormal Pets, host Brandy Stark welcomes Mai, a Reiki master, intuitive tarot reader, and pet psychic medium. Mai shares how her journey of healing and spiritual awakening led her to connect deeply with both people and animals, offering comfort, clarity, and validation. She explains how she energetically communicates with pets—living and in spirit—bringing their personalities, memories, and messages through with remarkable detail. From Reiki sessions that ease anxiety to heartwarming pet readings that bridge the Rainbow Bridge, Mai’s stories reveal the profound bond between humans and their beloved companions.

EPISODE NOTES: Energy, Empathy & Animal Voices: A Conversation with Mai

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Doug Knueven, a 30-year holistic veterinarian, pet acupuncturist, chiropractic, and Chinese herbologist. Dr. Doug has researched the Edgar Cayce readings, applying many of the concepts in his daily life and vet practice. Here, he discusses holistic spirit and medicine as well as an upcoming conference, Paws and Whispers.

EPISODE NOTES: Spirit, Science & Pets: Bridging the Gap with Dr. Doug Knueven

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Join us for a special end-of-year 2024 podcast as we welcome Linda Roberts, a gifted animal communicator and shaman, for a fascinating conversation about the deep connections between humans and animals—both in the physical world and beyond. Linda shares her extraordinary experiences communicating with pets and wild animals, offering insights into their thoughts, emotions, and even their messages from the spirit realm.

Whether you're curious about how animal communication works, seeking comfort after losing a beloved pet, or simply intrigued by the idea that our furry friends have wisdom to share, this episode is sure to inspire and enlighten. Discover how Linda’s unique abilities have helped countless pet parents strengthen their bonds with their animals and find healing through spiritual connections. Don’t miss this heartwarming and eye-opening discussion.

EPISODE NOTES: Animal Whispers: A Shaman’s Journey into the Spirit Realm

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Brandy Stark was asked to be a speaker at a convention in Des Moines Iowa. While she was there, she poked around to see what kind of paranormal stories she could find. This is a compilation of both readings that she did while on the plane and story she was told by native Des Moinians!

EPISODE NOTES: Stories Of a Wandering Spirit: Des Moines

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Brandy welcomes animal conversationalist, healer, medium, & author, Annie Bourke from Australia to talk about her new book, Crossing the Bridge to Animal Consciousness, and her mission to help as many animal parents as possible to know more about their animals, and understand the reality and joy of animal soul reincarnation. She has experienced reincarnation personally and with many clients, and it totally changes the grief process if it’s your animal’s destiny to come back.

EPISODE NOTES: Crossing the Bridge to Animal Consciousness

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This episode of Paranormal Pets hosts Molly Fitz, a prolific pet-themed author, who talks about her concepts of pets, magic and the paranormal.

EPISODE NOTES: Molly Fitz – Merlin’s Magical Mysteries

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One of the biggest misconceptions about our pets is that they don’t have a voice, but nothing could be further from the truth. Animal communicator Ellie Laks is our guest for this podcast. She discusses some of her techniques to become connected to animals, some of the communications that she's gotten, her new book, and her rescue, the Gentle Barn.

EPISODE NOTES: Talking to the Animals

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Robert Westerfield of Westerfield Studios tells us about his paranormal adventures, including residing with a ghost cat!

EPISODE NOTES: Paranormal Adventures!

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This Paranormal Pets episode features a haunted historic house in Roser Park, along with its feline resident, Ra, two SPIRITS of St Petersburg investigations, and some insights from the homeowner.

EPISODE NOTES: Roser Park is Haunted

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Nancy Weil is a gifted psychic who communicates with spiritual beings on multiple levels. Here she talks about her experiences with animal communication and animal spirits.

EPISODE NOTES: Animal Communication and Spirit Communication: Nancy Weil

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This episode features double interviews. DJ Palumbo discusses her work with cats and a feline spectral visitation after one beloved cat passed away recently. JC Ski returns to give us some updates on his book, Frankie: The Biggest Dog That Ever Was. And, finally, we catch up briefly with recent events for the Paranormal pugs and the SPIRITS of St Petersburg.

EPISODE NOTES: Paranormal Potpourri

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This episode we feature guests Celena Gonzalez of the Florida rat rescuers Network and spiritual reader Nancy Weil as we talk about rodents in preparation for the upcoming World rat day on April 4th! The art included is by Sheri Lewis. These pieces are being fully donated for an art show to raise money for the rodent rescue.

EPISODE NOTES: Paranormal Pocket Pets: Rat Art, Rescue and Rat Ghost Stories!

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What happens when a Ouiji board spells out the word “danger” on its own? Or what if you randomly come across a seismic, paranormal, spiritual, or outright creepy event you can’t quite understand (or even believe really happened)?

This week Brandy talks to Mario Góngora, host of “Yes, This Happened,” a paranormal show detailing supernatural accounts from real people who swear that what they experienced really happened. These stories originate and are collected from the Caribbean, Mexico, and all of Latin America.

EPISODE NOTES: Yes, This Happened - Paranormal Podcast with Unexplainable Real-life Events in Mexico and Latin America

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