the streets of rio are filled with cariocas going for a morning or evening stoll with their canine companinon, and at home many locals also have other pets, such as cats and fishes - particularly within the zona sul, where apartments are the most common form residential homes, smaller animals are preferred seeing as it is for these pets to adjust to space and also for working owners to take care of their needs.

pet shops are located all throughout rio de janeiro providing animal food, supplies, toys, accessories, medications, and medical attention for various types of animals - some pet shops sell small animals and offer grooming services, as well as other services. 

every shop offers different facilities so it is always best to speak with store personnel to make sure specific needs are met - many establishments who offer grooming services also provide trasnportation for animals to be taken home - bikes with a built-in pet cages are commonly seen throughout the southern zone, essentially taking the already-cleaned animal home.