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Crime & Justice

Stray dog succumbs to injuries at beach and dies in SP; perpetrator is in jail

A stray dog died a week after being abused on a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo, with the abuser arrested on the spot.

Feb 27 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman arrested for keeping 22 dogs in abusive conditions in Uberlândia

A woman in Uberlândia was arrested for keeping 22 dogs in abusive conditions, demonstrating severe neglect and mistreatment of the animals.

Feb 26 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog Orelha: report after exhumation does not identify injuries to the head, but death by trauma is not ruled out

A forensic report on the death of a dog named Orelha did not identify any head injuries but did not rule out trauma as a potential cause of death.

Feb 26 • 15:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Babiš disagrees with the condition for dog abuse; Minister Tejc will file a complaint

Andrej Babiš opposes the new conditions related to a recent case of dog abuse, stating that Minister Tejc plans to file a complaint about it.

Feb 25 • 15:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Video: Police treated police dog in a terrible way

A Finnish police officer has been sentenced to a fine and a two-year prohibition on keeping animals after he was caught on video striking and dragging a police dog during a training exercise in Porin.

Feb 25 • 08:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The court reduced the penalty for a young man for abusing a dog in Uherské Hradiště; he received a suspended sentence

A young man received a suspended sentence after the court reduced his penalty for dog abuse in Uherské Hradiště.

Feb 24 • 09:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former youth worker treated alleged victim 'like a dog', court hears

A former youth worker in Queensland faces multiple charges of historical child sexual offences, with the trial revealing allegations of severe mistreatment of the victim.

Feb 23 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows couple on motorcycle dragging dog in Área Verde neighborhood, Santarém

A video capturing a couple dragging a dog behind their motorcycle in Santarém has circulated on social media, prompting outrage and calls for investigation.

Feb 20 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Owner of dog hit and thrown into trash container mourns death: 'She was part of the family'

The owner of a dog that was hit by a vehicle and disposed of in a trash container in Brazil expresses deep sorrow over the loss, calling the dog a family member.

Feb 19 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blind dog rescued in abusive situation in Cerqueira César

A blind dog was rescued from an abusive environment in Cerqueira César, Brazil, where it was found malnourished and in pain.

Feb 19 • 15:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Latest police information after dog abuse in Jurbarkas

A dog abused in Jurbarkas has been taken into temporary care following police action after a local resident reported the incident with video evidence.

Feb 19 • 07:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man filmed abusing dog is acquitted and regains the animal in SP; VIDEO

A man filmed abusing his own dog in Praia Grande, São Paulo, was acquitted due to lack of evidence and has regained custody of the pet after four years.

Feb 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man in Jurbarkas who threw a dog to the ground is already explaining himself to the police; the pet has been temporarily confiscated

A man in Jurbarkas, Lithuania, is under investigation by the police for allegedly abusing his dog after a video of the incident circulated on social media, leading to the dog's temporary confiscation for its safety.

Feb 17 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The Horrific Conclusion of the Sauna Trip – The Bodies of an Award-Winning Dog Breeder and His Father Found in a Local Cellar

Joosu Tomio Karppinen has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of his father and stepmother in Finland, following a mental health evaluation that deemed him sane at the time of the crimes.

Feb 16 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

19-year-old arrested for mistreatment after dog found dead in Itajaí; two teenagers are apprehended

A 19-year-old has been arrested and two teenagers apprehended in Itajaí, Brazil, following the death of a dog, with the incident being investigated for animal abuse.

Feb 13 • 18:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

After a tough battle – sad news: Gausas did not survive

Gausas, a dog who became a symbol of hope and resilience after surviving abuse, has tragically passed away after a battle with cancer.

Feb 13 • 14:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Man Exhibited Beating Husky Dog in Mexico City; Authorities Are Asked to Rescue Them

A man in Mexico City has been accused of abusing his husky dog, prompting calls for action from animal welfare authorities.

Feb 13 • 01:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns man for mistreatment of dog and prohibits animal custody; understand

A man in São Paulo has been sentenced for animal mistreatment after he was caught throwing his dog into a water-filled barrel during a bath.

Feb 13 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog's Body Found Chained on the Coast of Piauí; Owner Taken into Custody

A dog was found dead and chained in Luís Correia, Piauí, leading to the owner's arrest for suspected animal abuse.

Feb 12 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what led the general delegate of SC to have his conduct investigated in the case of the dog Orelha

The general delegate of Santa Catarina, Ulisses Gabriel, is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office for his conduct during the investigation of animal abuse related to a community dog named Orelha, who was killed in January.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPSC requests exhumation of the dog Orelha's body

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has requested the exhumation of the body of a community dog named Orelha and further investigations into its death, which occurred in Praia Brava, Florianópolis.

Feb 10 • 19:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The conduct of the general delegate of SC in the Orelha dog case will be investigated by the Public Ministry

The conduct of Ulisses Gabriel, the General Delegate of the Civil Police of Santa Catarina, is under investigation by the state's Public Ministry concerning allegations of abuse of authority and procedural violations in the case related to a community dog named Orelha.

Feb 10 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry may request exhumation of the dog Orelha's body

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is considering requesting the exhumation of the body of Orelha, a community dog, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse.

Feb 10 • 01:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In testimony, resident admits to spreading information about false video of dog Orelha's abuse: 'I messed up'

A resident confessed to police that she was the first to post about a non-existent video depicting the abuse of a dog named Orelha, based solely on hearsay.

Feb 9 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dog the Bounty Hunter's tragic life - wedding horror, abuse and family deaths

The article explores the tragic and tumultuous life of Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, focusing on personal losses and family struggles, including a recent incident involving his stepson.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man claimed his beloved dog was kidnapped - then disgusting truth unraveled

A man in Australia who claimed his dog was kidnapped actually lied to cover up his own negligence after a substance abuse incident.

Feb 7 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Does the reduction of the penal majority inhibit crime? NO

The recent death of a dog named 'Orelha' in Santa Catarina, allegedly from mistreatment by adolescents, has reignited the national debate on lowering the age of criminal responsibility, highlighting social biases in the treatment of suspects.

Feb 7 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Orelha Case: video showing teenager returning to the condominium on the day of the assaults is 'merely illustrative', police say

The Santa Catarina Civil Police stated that the video featuring the teenager accused of assaults on the dog Orelha is merely illustrative and does not change the conclusions of the investigation.

Feb 6 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog found in serious condition, does not receive help from owner and dies in Cerqueira César

A dog in serious distress was found abandoned on the street in Cerqueira César, SP, and ultimately died after its owner refused to provide assistance.

Feb 5 • 18:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Sentence against woman who attacked a 'doggy' with a machete in Michoacán

Michoacán's Attorney General's office secured a conviction against Cecilia 'N' for attacking a sleeping dog with a machete in Zitácuaro.

Feb 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

2025 was the year with the most cases of animal abuse in Guayaquil: chaining, abandonment, neglect, and negligence are part of the complaints

In 2025, Guayaquil saw a record 388 cases of animal abuse, leading to a municipal investigation into reported instances of mistreatment and death of dogs at a shrimp farm.

Feb 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Beaten with a stick after being chased; video of brutality with pet dog goes viral

A distressing incident in Kanpur shows a man viciously attacking his pet dog with a stick, with attempts by bystanders to intervene failing; the video has rapidly gone viral on social media.

Feb 5 • 06:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Case Orelha: Public Ministry of Santa Catarina receives inquiry requesting provisional internment of a teenager

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has received an inquiry regarding the provisional internment of a teenager involved in the violent death of a dog named Orelha, following an investigation into animal abuse.

Feb 4 • 23:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body of stray dog that died after being struck in the head with a helmet is unearthed after owner reveals true burial location

The body of a stray dog that died after being struck with a helmet has been unearthed in Andradina, SP, after the owner provided a new account detailing the actual burial site.

Feb 4 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Relative hid cap and lied about sweatshirt worn by teenager on the day of the aggression against the dog Orelha

A relative of the teenager accused of abusing a community dog named Orelha hid a cap and lied about a sweatshirt worn by the suspect on the day of the incident, according to the Civil Police investigation which found the minor committed an act analogous to animal abuse.

Feb 4 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows teenager returning to the condominium after attacking the dog Orelha in SC; images expose main contradiction of the investigation

Security camera footage revealed a contradiction in the testimony of a teenager charged with the death of a community dog, Orelha, in Praia Brava, Florianópolis, leading to a request for his provisional detention by the police.

Feb 4 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They rescue 'Lolo', a dog abused by a minor in GAM: "the boy was angry"

Authorities in Mexico City rescued a dog named Lolo, who was suffering from abuse by a minor in the Gustavo A. Madero borough.

Feb 4 • 02:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

SC police concludes that only one teenager was involved in the death of the dog Orelha

The Santa Catarina police concluded that only one of the teenage suspects was involved in the abuse and death of the dog Orelha, while the case of another dog, Caramelo, involves four other teenagers.

Feb 4 • 00:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 2nd Edition of Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The article covers various news segments including the approval of salary increases for public servants, the arrest of a former official for fraud, investigations into a government bank, child abuse cases involving a dog, weather conditions in Cuba, an incident involving a U.S. drone and an Iranian one, and a significant rise in gold prices.

Feb 3 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of breaking dog's legs in Manaus

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Manaus for allegedly breaking a dog's legs, with neighbors reporting previous acts of animal abuse.

Feb 3 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The long race of Bahía, the puppy who has survived abuse and is now looking for a family

Bahía, a dog who has endured severe abuse throughout her life, is now seeking a loving family after overcoming her health challenges.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Can the suspects who attacked dog Orelha be arrested? Can the parents be prosecuted? Understand the law

The Brazilian law punishes animal abuse resulting in the death of dog Orelha with prison sentences ranging from two to five years, but suspects under 18 are treated under a special statute that designates their actions as an infraction rather than a crime.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog caretaker denies rumors about the case and warns: 'They invented a lot of things'

Following the death of the community dog Orelha in Praia Brava, a caretaker responds to rumors and stresses the importance of accurate reporting amidst the ongoing police investigation into the dog's abuse.

Feb 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

'C4 Jiménez' exhibits video of minor abusing dog in the GAM

A child was filmed committing an act of animal cruelty against a dog on a rooftop in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, which was shared by journalist Carlos Jiménez.

Feb 3 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Salvaterra after neighbors report abuse against dog

A man was arrested in Salvaterra, Marajó archipelago, on suspicion of animal abuse after neighbors alerted the police, citing recordings of the dog's distress.

Feb 2 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A stick pierced his eye: Hercules, a severely injured dog rescued in Guayllabamba

Hercules, a chihuahua, was violently injured by a person who stabbed his right eye with a stick in Guayllabamba, leading to a rescue by the Lucky Animal Welfare Foundation following a community alert.

Feb 2 • 22:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Man is arrested for beating a dog on the street in Douradina (MS)

A man was arrested in Douradina, MS for animal abuse after being caught on video beating a dog, and he faces charges and a fine of over R$ 1,000.

Feb 2 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after attempting to kill dog with a stick in Juiz de Fora

A 54-year-old man was caught in flagrante after trying to kill his dog with a stick in Juiz de Fora, with the animal rescued but in critical condition.

Feb 2 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Community dog dies after being run over and abandoned injured in Paraná

A community dog named Dara, approximately 14 years old, passed away after being run over and left injured in Ivaiporã, Paraná, with the case under investigation for animal abuse.

Feb 2 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Author of the proposal to lower the age of majority admits to including crimes against pets after the Orelha case

A Brazilian federal deputy has acknowledged the social acceptance of lowering the age of majority from 18 to 16, responding to public outrage over the abuse and death of a dog named Orelha, and is open to including animal cruelty in future legislative changes.

Feb 2 • 19:58 UTC

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