Rio’s Carnival Dogs Spotlight Grim Reality of Pet Cruelty Amid Festivities

In the heart of Rio de Janeiro's famed Carnival festivities, a striking scene unfolded: dozens of dogs donned in costumes from superheroes to fairies paraded alongside their human companions—not just for celebration, but as a poignant protest against pet cruelty gripping Brazil. This annual Blocao event amidst samba rhythms and colorful revelry serves as more than festivity; it exposes an urgent crisis overlooked by authorities and the broader society. Why Does Pet Cruelty Persist Despite Public Outrage? The tragic death of Orelha, a dog brutally killed by a teenager in southern Brazil earlier this year, has ignited nationwide anger. Yet,...