Marco Barraso observes his pet Lino, a 12-year-old dog, as he receives acupuncture as part of its cancer treatment at his home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 3, 2024. In Brazil, the expression 'dog's life' takes on a whole new meaning. With twice as many dogs and cats as children, Latin America's largest country offers all kinds of attention and vanities for the furry ones. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)