The VetMóvel mobile veterinary unit in the Henrique Jorge neighborhood has had its service period extended through September 26, 2026. The unit remains at Supermercado Super do Povo, at Rua Prof. Edgard de Arruda, 1050, and operates Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For anyone seeking a clinical consultation or rabies vaccination, the key points are to plan around the daily service-ticket distribution and bring the required documents.
Where the VetMóvel is located and how long it will remain in Henrique Jorge
According to the Fortaleza city government, the mobile unit will remain at Supermercado Super do Povo, Rua Prof. Edgard de Arruda, 1050, Henrique Jorge, through September 26, 2026. Service is available Tuesday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The extension keeps municipal veterinary services for dogs and cats available in the neighborhood. The city also states that another VetMóvel unit remains in Parangaba, at Praça Santa Lígia, during the same period, but this guide focuses on the Henrique Jorge location.
How the daily service tickets work
A total of 40 service tickets per day are made available for clinical consultations and rabies vaccination. They are split between two periods:
- 20 tickets in the morning;
- 20 tickets in the afternoon.
The official notice states the daily quantity but does not specify an exact distribution time for each batch. Availability therefore depends on demand that day. To reduce the risk of making the trip without being seen, it is sensible to arrive early and bring all required documents and the proper equipment for safely transporting the animal.
Which documents to bring
To use VetMóvel services, the pet owner must present:
- an RG identity document;
- CPF taxpayer identification;
- proof of residence in Fortaleza.
There are also transport and restraint rules. Dogs must be on a leash and collar, with a muzzle when necessary. Cats must be brought in an appropriate carrier. These measures help reduce risks during waiting and treatment.
Which services are available
The unit provides clinical consultations and rabies vaccination. Tests may also be performed, but only after evaluation and a request from the veterinarian during the appointment.
The tests listed by the city include screening for FIV, FeLV, leishmaniasis and canine distemper, among others that may be indicated depending on the case. This means a pet owner should not assume that a specific test is automatically available on request: the animal is first evaluated, and the veterinarian determines what is clinically appropriate.
How to request spay or neuter surgery
Spay and neuter procedures do not use the same walk-in ticket system as consultations. Surgery requires prior registration through the Central 156 service, option 6.
- Contact Central 156.
- Select option 6 and register for spay or neuter surgery.
- Wait for contact from the Municipal Animal Protection Department team.
- The team will provide the surgery date, time and preoperative instructions.
Central 156, again through option 6, can also be used to check the status of the registration and ask questions. Going directly to the VetMóvel does not replace the required prior registration for surgery.
Rabies vaccination rules
The rabies vaccine is intended for dogs and cats from four months of age and should be given annually. There are specific restrictions for females:
- female dogs cannot be pregnant, nursing or in heat at the time of vaccination;
- female cats cannot be pregnant or nursing, but they may be in heat.
The city recommends bringing the animal's vaccination card. If the owner does not have one, a new card can be issued at the location.
Checklist before leaving home
- Confirm that the visit will take place Tuesday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., through September 26, 2026.
- Bring RG, CPF and proof of residence in Fortaleza.
- For dogs, use a leash and collar, plus a muzzle when necessary.
- For cats, use an appropriate carrier.
- If you need a consultation or vaccine, keep the limit of 40 daily tickets in mind.
- If you need spay or neuter surgery, register first through Central 156, option 6.
- Bring the vaccination card if you have it.
Official source
The address, hours, service-ticket allocation, documentation, tests, vaccination rules and surgery-registration process were published by the Fortaleza city government on September 21, 2026. See the official notice about the VetMóvel extension in Henrique Jorge for any later updates.
