Weather and seasons in São Paulo
São Paulo has warm, rainy summers with heavy afternoon storms and flooding, and mild, dry winters with cool nights. Air can be dry and polluted in winter.
Planning around the seasons
In summer, walk early or in the evening and avoid storms and flooded streets in the afternoon.
In the dry winter months, cool mornings suit longer walks; keep water handy and watch for dry skin and paws.
Getting around São Paulo with a pet
The Metrô and some trains accept small pets in carriers at certain times, and larger dogs generally cannot travel — check current rules. A pet taxi saves time in traffic for the vet, groomer or airport.
Homes, buildings and access
Most owners live in condominiums with a 24-hour reception (portaria) and building rules on lifts and common areas. Tell your provider how the portaria works, which lift to use and where keys are left.
Local rules worth knowing
Keep your pet vaccinated against rabies and keep the records handy. São Paulo has a municipal pet registry, dogs must be on a lead in public, and some breeds must also wear a muzzle under state law. Pick up after your dog.
Pet care in São Paulo — FAQ
Does OnlyPaw work in São Paulo?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including São Paulo. Because it's a marketplace, the providers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet care cost in São Paulo?
Providers in São Paulo set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
Where can my dog play off-lead in São Paulo?
In dog areas (cachorródromos) in parks such as Villa-Lobos and Parque do Povo. Elsewhere dogs must be on a lead.
Can I take my dog on the São Paulo Metrô?
Small pets can travel in carriers at certain times; larger dogs generally cannot. Check the current rules, or book a pet taxi in the OnlyPaw app.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
