Ong Viva Bicho

What Ong Viva Bicho does

Ong Viva Bicho is a nonprofit animal welfare organization headquartered in Balneário Camboriú, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Founded in 2003, the organization operates a single physical shelter and is staffed by 12 employees alongside an unspecified volunteer workforce. Its core activity is the direct care of stray and abandoned animals, with current capacity of more than 700 animals per month — a substantial expansion from the 40 animals it handled at founding.

The organization's business model is donation- and grant-based, with no commercial revenue stream. It receives recurring grant funding from the Prefeitura Municipal de Balneário Camboriú (PMBC), the municipal government, at R$21,500 per installment, supplemented by private donations from the local community. There is no indication of productized services, paid customers, subscription tiers, or other monetization mechanisms — consistent with its nonprofit status and animal welfare mission.

Operationally, the organization does not appear to deploy any proprietary technology platform, software stack, or data systems. Its scope is regional, limited to the Balneário Camboriú area and surrounding Santa Catarina region, with no evidence of multi-site operations, franchise model, or geographic expansion strategy. The organization relies on local government partnership and grassroots donor support to sustain its animal care mandate.

Name

Ong Viva Bicho

Legal name

Associação Viva Bicho de Proteção aos Animais

Website

https://vivabicho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEALAC

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

SECONDARYBPAGAIAK

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Animal rescue
• Pet adoption
• Neutering services
• Animal shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Balneário Camboriú

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Donations: The organization is entirely funded by voluntary donations from public bodies (municipal government), individuals (private citizens), and companies. These donations cover all operational expenses including medications, food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, veterinary treatments, staff salaries, and daily shelter maintenance. The organization publishes financial accountability reports (prestação de contas) showing government transfers of R$21,500 per installment from PMBC/SEAG agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Viva Bicho is a non-governmental organization that rescues abandoned and abused animals, provides them with shelter, veterinary care, and neutering, and facilitates responsible adoptions. The organization also runs educational campaigns on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, operating entirely through voluntary donations and government support.

Product overview

Viva Bicho is a non-profit animal protection organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of services centered on animal rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption. The core portfolio includes: Acolhimento (shelter services) for abandoned animals, Adoção (adoption services) connecting animals with families, Cuidados Veterinários (veterinary care) for treatment and recovery, Castração (neutering) for population control, and Conscientização (educational campaigns) promoting responsible pet ownership. Fundraising mechanisms include Donation Campaigns via Conta de Luz (electric bill donations), bank deposits, and the Loja (store). The organization also hosts Feirinhas de Adoção (adoption fairs) at partner venues. Financial transparency is maintained through Prestação de Contas (accountability reports).

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Acolhimento (Shelter Services) Provides shelter and care for abandoned animals in poor condition or victims of abuse, offering temporary housing and basic needs support.
• Adoção (Adoption Services) Facilitates responsible adoption of puppies and adult small animals from the shelter or volunteers, connecting rescued animals with approved families. All adopted animals are provided castrated, dewormed, and vaccinated.
• Cuidados Veterinários (Veterinary Care) Provides medical treatment, medication, and recovery care for rescued animals before they are neutered and prepared for adoption.
• Castração (Neutering Services) Assists pet owners with neutering their animals through a registration process, helping control the stray animal population.
• Conscientização (Educational Campaigns) Educational projects focused on responsible pet ownership, nature respect, animal welfare, and human responsibility toward animals.
• Doação na Conta de Luz (Electric Bill Donation Program) Allows donors in Santa Catarina to contribute through their Celesc electricity bill, with donations starting from R$1.00, supporting medication purchases, shelter maintenance and reforms.
• Campanhas de Doação (Donation Campaigns) Various donation projects including the store (Loja), bank deposit options, and light bill donations to support shelter operations.
• Feirinhas de Adoção (Adoption Fairs) Mobile adoption events held at shopping centers and partner locations where adoptable animals are presented to potential families, often combined with bazars.
• Prestação de Contas (Financial Transparency Reports) Public accountability reports detailing income, expenses, and fund allocation from public bodies, individuals, and companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Currently shelters approximately 700 animals monthly, compared to 40 animals when founded in 2003.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vintage Cult BandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2017Musical band that performed at Didge Steak House Unplugged event on March 30, 2017, with 100% of proceeds donated to Viva Bicho. Major supporter and event organizer for charity fundraising.
• Djalminha (Former Brazilian Footballer)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2010Former Brazilian national football team player participated in the 1º Desafio das Estrelas de Futevôlei event in Balneário Camboriú on February 6, 2010, publicly supporting Viva Bicho. Djalminha has a 5-year-old Sheepdog named Sam as his mascot.
• RIC/Record TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner that provided coverage for the 1º Desafio das Estrelas de Futevôlei event which featured Viva Bicho. Part of the Balneário Camboriú é Show programming.
• Balneário ShoppingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular venue partner for adoption fairs and bazar events. Multiple adoption events hosted at the shopping center, most recently in 2017, providing visibility and foot traffic for the organization.
• Pet Shop Rei da VilaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for adoption fairs and bazar events, hosting events such as the April 22, 2017 adoption fair.
• Didge Steak HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for charity events including the Vintage Cult Unplugged concert, hosting fundraising activities for Viva Bicho.
• Barbieri Litoral Mídia ExteriorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor advertising company providing billboard advertising for Viva Bicho in Balneário Camboriú, helping raise awareness of the organization's mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• RSPCA: UK's largest animal welfare charity operating shelters, neutering programs and advocacy. Comparable mission and end-to-end service stack (rescue, veterinary, adoption, education); substantially larger scale.
• ASPCA: Large US animal welfare organization providing shelter, adoption, veterinary and advocacy services. Comparable in end-to-end animal welfare mission (rescue, adoption, education, policy) but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than Viva Bicho.
• Humane Society International: Global animal protection organization running shelter, advocacy and neutering programs across multiple countries. Comparable animal welfare mission; vastly larger geographic footprint and programmatic breadth.
• Four Paws: International animal welfare organization running shelters, sanctuaries and advocacy programs. Comparable end-to-end shelter/adoption/advocacy service model, but operating across many countries rather than one Brazilian municipality.

Direct peers

• ARCA Brasil: Brazilian nonprofit dedicated to animal rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption, operating shelters in multiple regions. Comparable in mission, services (shelter, neutering, adoption), and Brazilian regulatory and funding context.
• AMPARA Animal: Brazilian animal welfare NGO focused on adoption, sheltering and advocacy against animal cruelty. Directly comparable as a peer Brazilian animal protection association with similar services (rescue, adoption, neutering) and donation-based funding model.
• Cão Sem Dono: Brazilian NGO focused on rescuing, treating and rehoming abandoned dogs. Comparable as a Brazilian animal welfare nonprofit with shelter, veterinary care, and adoption placement services funded via donations.

Others

• World Animal Protection: Global animal welfare NGO focused on advocacy and policy rather than direct shelter operation. Thematically adjacent — comparable cause area and donation-based funding model, but does not operate brick-and-mortar shelters like Viva Bicho.

Emerging players

• Petlove Foundation: Brazilian foundation linked to Petlove (major pet retailer) supporting animal welfare causes, including shelter and adoption initiatives. Comparable Brazilian animal welfare focus; different operating model (foundation linked to commercial pet retailer vs. grassroots NGO).

Regional players

• Sociedade Protectora dos Animais (SPAnimais): Long-established Portuguese animal welfare society operating shelters and adoption services. Comparable as a traditional, long-running animal shelter NGO with similar rescue/adoption/neutering service stack, but operating in Portugal rather than Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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