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Jerry and Tracy Polly and their dog ninja

Hey guys welcome to episode two of our paranormal encounters. Hey, guys. Yeah. Yeah. We're here. All right. So we're going to just get right into these episodes. So there's no needing a lot of chit-chat. You know, we'll talk about some fun stuff along the way. But the first story we're going to do, we're going to do some animal stories. And are you about doing some animal stories? I love animal stories.

The first one says in September of 1983,

Dusty presented her stepdaughter with an adorable German shepherd puppy.

Audrey was delighted. She was always loved animals, so it's not only a kind gesture on Dusty's part,

but it was a wise move to gain the acceptance and affection of a wary 10-year-old.

My granddaughter, Audrey, had also gained a new brother, Michael, when her father remarried.

The newest member of the family was promptly named Bear, because he resembled a cuddly

teddy bear.

I don't ordinarily favor dogs, but Bear captured my heart.

Bear spent his time exploring the nooks and crannies of the garage when Audrey was away,

but dashed out to meet her or anyone else, for that matter, with great affection when they stopped in the driveway.

One Sunday, while Audrey was visiting her mother, Dusty and Mike decided to run to the store.

Bear normally would scamper into the garage if he saw someone hit for a car.

This time, however, he was fast on Michael's heels.

Mike was not paying attention, and as he slammed the car door,

he heard a sickening crunch and one horrible yelp.

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