The Civil Police of Santa Catarina has concluded a total of 35 inquiries initiated by the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina concerning the tragic death of Orelha, a community dog that lived in the Praia Brava tourist area of Florianópolis. In addition to these requests, the police conducted an additional 26 investigative actions and fulfilled 61 supplementary inquiries. The investigations were finalized on the 26th and, according to the Civil Police, they bolster the initial conclusions derived from the inquiry, which included the exhumation of Orelha's body on February 11.

Orelha was found beaten on January 4 by local residents and subsequently taken to a veterinarian, but he succumbed to his injuries. The situation garnered attention due to its implications for animal welfare and community solidarity in Florianópolis, prompting extensive investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The Police's findings are essential for addressing the legal and social ramifications associated with animal cruelty in the region.

The new developments in the case came after the Public Ministry, concerned about the completeness of the investigative material, indicated in early February that there were gaps that hindered their ability to form a reliable opinion on the matter. The attention around Orelha's death highlights the ongoing issues of animal rights and community responsibility in urban areas, leading to calls for stricter enforcement of laws protecting animals from cruelty and abuse.