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Move over grandma, I must make room for Buster!   In pet-mad Brazil, grandma’s coffin will have to be moved slightly to accommodate that of the family dog or cat in the family vault.   In February 2026, the conservative governor of the State of São Paulo granted pets a slot in the family grave.   The state law acknowledges “the emotional bond” between the household pet and his or her humans.   This law was inspired by a dog who spent 10 years living in the cemetery where his owner was buried.   Buster is an old-fashioned name which does not reflect dogs’ newfound role as a full family member.   Now, pet names have been “humanized” to Chico, Max or Lua to reflect this emotional bond.   The practice of burying pets alongside their owners is a time-honored tradition.   Notably, the oldest known wildcat pet was found buried intact next to the body of a young man, some 9.500 years ago in Cyprus.   Numerous Ancient Egypt tombs contain mummified p...