Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities
A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid that also yielded a raccoon named Fred.
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
Mark Longo, who called Peanut the Squirrel his pet for this past seven years, described the New York's decision to seize and euthanize the wild animal turned social media star a "disgrace." "What happened today and what transpired throughout this week has been nothing short of a tragedy and a disgrace to the New York state,
Why was Peanut the squirrel euthanized? The controversy explained
Peanut the squirrel's owner, Mark Longo, is asking for justice after his viral pet squirrel was taken from his home and euthanized.
Orphaned squirrel who became social media star euthanized after being seized from home
Peanut, whose owner runs an animal sanctuary, amassed tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms.
Is it legal to have a pet squirrel? Beloved Peanut the squirrel euthanized in New York
Wildlife rehabilitators can legally care for injured or sick squirrels, but the animals can't be pets in many states.
Man who owned Albert the alligator reacts to death of Peanut the squirrel
Since the news about Peanut the Squirrel's euthanization, Tony Cavallaro has been reliving memories from a day he says ruined his life, when the DEC seized Albert the Alligator.
Decision to euthanize P’Nut the Squirrel appears to trigger bomb threats at NY DEC offices
Officials say at least 10 state offices from Albany to Tarrytown received emailed bomb threats on Monday, including the Region 3 office in New Paltz.
NY agencies receive bomb threats following seizure, euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel
It has not been announced that the bomb threats correlate with the seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel.
Fact Check: Fake headlines about 'Peanut the squirrel' shared online
Headlines attributed to Britain's Guardian newspaper and The Atlantic, a U.S. magazine, about the death of a pet squirrel ...
How Peanut the Squirrel Became the Center of a MAGA Firestorm
Republican lawmakers have condemned the decision by state officials to kill the squirrel as unnaceptable government overreach ...
Why the Death of P’Nut the Squirrel Has Become a National Political Event
The right has adopted a euthanized squirrel as a symbol for government overreach. P’Nut’s dad’s OnlyFans account is booming.
Fact Check: No evidence Trump issued Nov. 2 statement on Peanut the squirrel
There is no evidence that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released a statement on Nov. 2 condemning the euthanizing of a squirrel named Peanut, as suggested in a post shared on social ...
Squirrel spotted onstage before Kamala Harris’ concession speech — and internet thinks it’s the ghost of P’nut
A squirrel was spotted running across the stage just moments before Vice President Kamala gave her concession speech ...
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan Say Peanut the Squirrel's Death Spells the End of American Freedom
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan voiced their anger over Peanut the squirrel's death, questioning if the government can take your pets ...
Trump statement on Peanut the squirrel confirmed fake as it swirls online
When the statement appears on the platform X, it is coupled with a Community Note flagging the statement as false.
Texas Republicans rally around Peanut the Squirrel in last-ditch attempt for votes
Could an internet-famous squirrel be the deciding factor in this year's presidential election? Many are outraged over the ...