Orelha case
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| image = Cão Orelha 01.jpg |
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| type = [[Cruelty to animals]] |
| type = [[Cruelty to animals]] |
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| weapons = Piece of a blunt object (possibly a stick or bottle) |
| weapons = Piece of a blunt object (possibly a stick or bottle), Nails and other objects for torture |
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| victims = Orelha and others community dogs |
| victims = Orelha and others community dogs |
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| numparts = 4 |
| numparts = 4 |
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The '''Orelha the dog case''' refers to the torture and killing of a community dog named Orelha on January 4, 2026, in Praia Brava, a neighborhood in northern [[Florianópolis]], [[Santa Catarina (state)|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]], where he had lived for ten years and was informally cared for by local residents. Mutliple affluent teenagers are suspected of torturing{{cite web |last1=Bisambhar |first1=Prya |title=Brazil outraged over brutal murder of community dog Orelha (10) |url=https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/01/29/brazil-outraged-over-brutal-murder-of-community-dog-orelha-10/ |website=The Animal Reader |date=29 January 2026 |access-date=17 April 2026}} Orelha through a contest on social media of who could inflict the most pain on an animal. Orelha was found with severe injuries including a skull fracture with his brain was exposed, nails were driven into his head, and |
The '''Orelha the dog case''' refers to the torture and killing of a community dog named Orelha on January 4, 2026, in Praia Brava, a neighborhood in northern [[Florianópolis]], [[Santa Catarina (state)|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]], where he had lived for ten years and was informally cared for by local residents. Mutliple affluent teenagers are suspected of torturing{{cite web |last1=Bisambhar |first1=Prya |title=Brazil outraged over brutal murder of community dog Orelha (10) |url=https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/01/29/brazil-outraged-over-brutal-murder-of-community-dog-orelha-10/ |website=The Animal Reader |date=29 January 2026 |access-date=17 April 2026}} Orelha through a contest on social media of who could inflict the most pain on an animal. Orelha was found with severe injuries including a skull fracture with his brain was exposed, nails were driven into his head, and the teenagers inserted a wooden stick through his anus into his body piercing his stomach. That morning, Orelha attempted to make his way back to his home where he collapsed from the torture.{{cite web |title=March In Rio Demanding Justice For Beloved Street Dog Orelha After National Outcry Over Abuse |url=https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/march-in-rio-demanding-justice-for-beloved-street-dog-orelha-after-national-outcry-over-abuse/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMVpVTUEwMDBYTFZJMTk |website=Reuters Connect |publisher=ZUMA PRESS WIRE |date=February 1, 2026 |access-date=April 17, 2026}} Orelha was later euthanized at a [[veterinary clinic]]. The released veterinary report indicated that Orelha suffered a [[traumatic brain injury|severe head injury]], likely caused by a blunt object such as a piece of wood or bottle.{{Cite web |date=2026-01-26 |title=O que se sabe sobre a morte do cão comunitário em SC |url=https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2026/01/26/justica-por-orelha-o-que-se-sabe-sobre-a-morte-de-cao-comunitario-em-sc-que-gera-protestos-e-mobiliza-celebridades.ghtml |access-date=2026-01-26 |website=G1 |language=pt-BR}}{{Cite web |last=Sfalsin |first=Giovanna |date=2026-01-27 |title=SC: delegada detalha agressões contra cães Orelha e Caramelo |url=https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/brasil/2026/01/7342041-sc-delegada-detalha-agressoes-contra-caes-orelha-e-caramelo.html |access-date=2026-01-31 |website=Correio Braziliense |language=pt-BR}} |
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The Civil Police of Santa Catarina, responsible for the investigation, executed search and seizure warrants against the teenagers and their legal guardians, and indicted three adults suspected of [[coercion|coercing]] a witness. Initial inquiries suggested the teenagers had also attempted to drown a caramelo dog, though this was later ruled out by police. In addition to [[animal cruelty]], they are being investigated for other offenses recorded that month, including [[theft]] of [[alcoholic beverages]], [[property damage]], and [[disturbance of the peace]]. |
The Civil Police of Santa Catarina, responsible for the investigation, executed search and seizure warrants against the teenagers and their legal guardians, and indicted three adults suspected of [[coercion|coercing]] a witness. Initial inquiries suggested the teenagers had also attempted to drown a caramelo dog, though this was later ruled out by police. In addition to [[animal cruelty]], they are being investigated for other offenses recorded that month, including [[theft]] of [[alcoholic beverages]], [[property damage]], and [[disturbance of the peace]]. |
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