And here's a new portrait of Benjamin

This is a detail from one of the delightful watercolor illustrations by Shannon Boggess in the new Benjamin book. This story will delight any child.

About time? US may pass a law against eating pets.

Incredible to learn that only a few US states ban the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption. The practice is said to be rare, but it is a cultural tradition for a few new immigrant communities.

We hope this is the only way you'll ever see dog on the table.

Now a new federal law would make that practice illegal across the country. When enacted, anyone breaking this law could face a year in prison or a stiff fine or both together. Needless to say, animal protection groups are pleased at the prospect.

Retired baseball player re-unites dog with owner.

When Rocco Baldelli found a lost dog with no collar, he put out the word on social media. "She's safe," he tweeted. "Please help identify."

Baldelli, a former player with the Tampa Bay Rays, added a photo to the tweet, and that soon brought a response from the dog's owner.

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