New law in Brazil brings people and pets together in the afterlife

The World

Brazil’s Sao Paolo state passed a law this week that allows pets to be buried next to their owners. This is thanks to one town’s love for a dog named Bob who stayed by his owner’s grave for 10 years until the dog’s own death in 2021. Host Marco Werman offers the details.

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