For millennia, the presence of pets in human daily life has been associated with practical functions: guarding, protection, work. But in recent decades, the meaning has completely transformed. From a secondary companion, the pet has become a structural element of affective and emotional life, influencing major decisions, including property purchases. This is not a superficial transformation. It appears in the numbers and concrete behavior of millions of Brazilians. Brazil is among the largest pet markets in the world. Recent data indicates approximately 160.9 million pets in the country, exceeding the child population of approximately 39 million children up to 13 years of age. ABEMPET estimated that the Brazilian pet market had revenues of around R$75.4 billion in 2024, an integrated economic chain that ranges from food, medicines and veterinary care to specialized services. Cat lying on sofa. Magnificent. Demographic transformation and impact on property Demographic changes reinforce this scenario. Between 2010 and 2022, single-person households increased from 12% to approximately 19%. Childless couples also grew, reaching close to 20% of total households. For those who live alone or in a couple without children, the animal tends to play a double role: routine partner and constant emotional support. This explains the preference for dogs and cats that adapt well to smaller environments as long as they receive adequate stimulation. This affective integration went beyond the emotional field and shaped structural purchasing decisions. Research by Brain Intelligence Strategic in 2024 showed that 26% of property buyers already prioritize spaces suitable for animals when choosing, whether circulation area, pet space or other specialized environments. The animal is no longer an accessory and has become an element considered in the purchasing process and in the costs associated with urban housing. Cat hiding under the bed. Magnificent. Market response The real estate market responded to this demand in different ways. Developers are rethinking structural elements of projects: wider balconies that allow animals to have visual contact with the outside, units with access to green areas, air circulation that works well in smaller environments, plants that consider movement with pets. The change is not just programmatic, it is architectural. This evolution reflects the understanding that living with a pet in an apartment requires integrated thinking, not isolated solutions. Living room with hanging garden in an apartment in Tauá. Dreamis/Disclosure. Practical case: genuine integration Tauá, a project launched in December 2025 by Dreamis Incorporadora in Juvevê, exemplifies how this demand can be integrated into the project. With a structure of common areas designed to encourage walking and contact with nature, the development offers a favorable environment for living with pets. Some of its units have a hanging garden and grass, elements that create a connection with nature within the apartment. Large, integrated balconies allow animals to have visual contact and even access to external space. Intelligently designed plants optimize the use of space, allowing each square meter to function generously and versatilely. Boulevard in Tauá. Dreamis/Disclosure. The location in Juvevê is also a determining factor. A neighborhood highly sought after by people with pets due to its consolidated walkability, Juvevê offers multiple points of interest. Proximity to ParCão and the Museu do Olho transforms walking with the animal into an opportunity for movement, socialization and urban coexistence. According to Giulia Barsotti, architect at Dreamis, this integration is not decorative detail. "When we design a project today, it needs to be clear that pets are no exception in people's lives. They are a structural element that influences how they experience the space. Therefore, plants with hanging gardens, large balconies, common areas that encourage walking, proximity to spaces intended for movement and nature: all of this responds to the real demand of those who will live there. Projects that do not consider this fail to offer what the market really demands." The integration of pets into estate planning is not a passing trend. It reflects real demographic change, transformation of family structure and scientific recognition of the impact of animals on human emotional health. Developers that understand and structure projects based on this reality find greater resonance with demand and build assets that age well in the market.