Peanut the Squirrel owner shares heartfelt reaction after pet euthanized in NY. See video
An upstate New York squirrel beloved by hundreds of thousands of social media followers was seized and euthanized by state officials earlier this week. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Chemung County Department of Health announced through a statement on Friday afternoon that both a squirrel and racoon confiscated from a residence on Wednesday had been euthanized to test for rabies,
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
Peanut's owner Mark Longo told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo that he is "appalled" that New York uses resources to kill a raccoon and squirrel.
Peanut the squirrel, an internet sensation from Upstate NY, euthanized by DEC
Peanut the squirrel, a social media star seized from his Upstate New York home earlier this week, has been euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The DEC also took a raccoon named Fred from the home of Mark Longo, who lives in Pine City (near Elmira).
Beloved pet squirrel Peanut seized by New York state after 7 years in home
Peanut the Squirrel was taken from his Elmira, NY, home Wednesday by officials from the Department of Environmental Conservation, who served a warrant to Peanut’s guardians after receiving complaints of “unlawfully possessed” animals, according to the post.
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.
Peanut the squirrel seized by DEC in Pine City
A popular pet squirrel from the Elmira area who inspired his owner to start an animal sanctuary was seized by the DEC on Wednesday morning. According to an Instagram
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.
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.
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