In 2024, Brazil had approximately 2.9 million dogs and 2.7 million cats under vulnerable conditions, together totaling around 4.8 million. Vulnerable animals are those who live under the care of families classified below the poverty line, or who live on the streets, but receive care from people. In the same year, there were 162 million pets in the country.
Number of dogs and cats living in vulnerable conditions in Brazil in 2024
(in millions)
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Facebook, & Jangadeiro. (December 9, 2024). Number of dogs and cats living in vulnerable conditions in Brazil in 2024 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1188768/brazil-number-of-pets-vulnerable-conditions/
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