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The Case of 'Orelha' and The Alarming Surge of Animal Violence in Brazil

Summary by Her Campus
In early January 2026, Brazil was shaken by the brutal killing of a community dog known as Orelha. For over a decade, Orelha lived peacefully in a neighborhood in Florianópolis, in Santa Catarina, cared for by local residents who treated him as part of the community. On January 4, he was attacked by a group of teenagers and beaten with blunt objects, suffering severe head injuries. Despite emergency veterinary care, the dog had to be euthanized …
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Her Campus broke the news in on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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