Judge: ‘What Adolescents Did to Dog Orelha Happens Every Night Live on Discord’

by Jonathan Dubinski January 30, 2026

written by Jonathan Dubinski January 30, 2026

Key Takeaways

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Animal cruelty, particularly on platforms like Discord, is rampant and causes severe harm to animals, with an estimated 30 dogs and cats being abused or killed every night in Brazil.
Theres a concerning double standard regarding violence against humans and animals, as instances of human violence receive less attention compared to animal cruelty cases.
The desensitization of children and teenagers to violence is growing, as shown by the incident involving a teenager livestreaming the burning of a homeless person on Discord last March.
Efforts are being made to raise awareness about online animal torture and violence, but theres a need for broader public understanding and concern about the issue.

Every Night, Animal Cruelty Thrives on Discord – But Where’s the Outrage Over Human Violence?

The intense public reaction to instances of animal cruelty highlights a troubling contrast: relative indifference towards violence against humans. Almost a year ago, I raised concerns about the growing desensitization of children and teenagers to violence. As an example, last March, a teenager in Rio de Janeiro livestreamed the act of setting a homeless person on fire via Discord. It is disturbing that the torture of a dog elicits national outrage, while the burning of a human being receives comparatively less attention; both incidents, however, illustrate a dangerous devaluation of life. As the São Paulo delegate, Lisandrea and I, along with others, have been working to raise awareness of the widespread animal torture circulating online, especially on platforms like Discord. Every night, Lisandrea monitors these groups and witnesses the abuse or killing of approximately 30 dogs and cats. She recently saw a puppy having its legs severed while still alive. Teenagers have been perpetrating these acts of violence regularly in Brazil, especially since the start of the pandemic. Despite our efforts to publicize this issue, it is disturbing how few people grasp the scale of the problem. Further details and evidence can be found at [link to source].

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Join us on our journey through community resilience as we share Sophie Laurent’s recent story, “Justice for Ear”: Community Dog’s Death Sparks Protests in Santa Catarina, Brazil (published January 29th). This tale of unity and determination unfolds after the brutal killing of a beloved community dog, Ear. As grief turns into action, locals rally together to protest and gain support from notable figures like Heloísa Périssé and Paula Burlamaqui. Immerse yourself in this inspiring display of human-animal bond at .