Starting today, February 11, 2026, the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, will permit animals to be buried in family graves under a new law that recognizes the emotional bond between humans and household pets. The policy takes effect immediately, as announced by state authorities. The legislation acknowledges the strong attachment pet owners have to their animals, enabling shared burial spaces in existing family plots. According to RTE News, this change reflects Brazil's pet-mad culture and applies across the state beginning at 12:00 PM local time today. RTÉ News reported the development in a statement posted on X at approximately 2:00 PM UTC, confirming the law's implementation during the reporting window from 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM UTC on February 11, 2026. No additional restrictions or procedural details were specified in the initial announcement.
