Creators noted that YouTube was swift to terminate channels for copyright issues or standard bullying while leaving an animal abuser's account standing.

This is where Peluchin differs from a standard "fail" video. The fall is repeated three times in rapid succession: once at normal speed, once in slow motion, and once zoomed in on the cat’s confused eyes.

The Chilean investigative police unit () launched an official criminal inquiry into the documented animal welfare violations. Local activist groups, alongside global advocacy organizations, organized protests and filed legal petitions.

: The video is widely considered one of the most infamous examples of animal abuse on the internet. It contains graphic, non-simulated violence that serves no artistic or educational purpose. Its only "value" has been as a catalyst for discussions on digital safety and the responsibilities of hosting platforms.

This dynamic incentivized a wave of copycat accounts. Over the subsequent years, underground networks on platforms like Telegram, Discord, and mainstream social video sites emerged, weaponizing animal abuse for digital clout or financial profit. The systemic nature of this issue prompted organizations like the to actively track and expose these underground networks globally.