# Abandoned Dog Communities Brazil's Dog Favela Shelters True Slumdogs By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-favela References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/brazilians-build-favela-for-dogs.html) & [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=89576142) The images of this dog favela in Brazil's southern city of Caxias do Sul are both heartbreaking and uplifting. Seeing a [stray dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-adoption-event-ever) is never a fun sight, but seeing dogs in a shelter is always a good thing. The dog favela might be cute if the situation there wasn't so dire. Currently over 1,600 dogs and 200 cats reside in this pet slum, which costs over $14,000 a month to run. The dog favela is run by the So Ama organization, which is working to keep all the animals healthy and [find them loving homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelters-united). You can check out pictures and even a video of the dog favela above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal Shelter Overcrowding:** The overcrowding in animal shelters presents an opportunity for innovative solutions to effectively manage and care for abandoned pets. - **Community-based Pet Care:** The concept of community-based pet care can disrupt traditional animal shelter models by involving local communities in providing support and resources for abandoned animals. - **Technology-enabled Animal Adoption:** Leveraging technology to facilitate the adoption process can revolutionize how abandoned animals are matched with potential owners, making it easier and more efficient. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Care and Welfare:** The pet care and welfare industry can explore new approaches to address the issue of abandoned animals through innovative solutions and community involvement. - **Technology and E-commerce:** The technology and e-commerce industry can contribute to improving the adoption process for abandoned animals by developing digital platforms and applications. - **Nonprofit and Social Services:** Nonprofit organizations and social services can play a significant role in tackling the challenges of abandoned animal communities by providing support, resources, and advocacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Demand Dog Daycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogdrop.md) - [Digital Dog Shelter Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-breed1.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Nationwide Pet Adoption Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedigree-shelter-sunday.md) - [Free Dog Adoption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedigree-for-dc-shelter.md) - [Pop-Up Dog Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleashed-dog-park.md) - [Adoptable Playlists Pet Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adoptable-playlists.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md)