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Peanut the squirrel’s death and the conversation around it
Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon were confiscated and euthanized that week, here’s how the incident became political.
Opinion
A squirrel’s death in New York could spur change
As the electoral dust settles, desks will soon begin clearing out in Washington and in statehouses around the country.
Internet Famous Squirrel Euthanized by the State of New York
The owners of a squirrel with a dedicated social media following are speaking out after Peanut was seized and euthanized by New York government officials. Michael Longo and his wife, Danielle, told TMZ that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation “raided” their home in search of Peanut Wednesday after anonymous complaints.
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
WATCH — Why people are angry about Peanut the squirrel’s death
Peanut was an orphaned squirrel in New York state that became a social media star. (Image credit: peanut_the_squirrel12/Instagram) New York’s environmental conservation agency got complaints that Longo was keeping wildlife illegally.
After Peanut the squirrel's death, what to know about NY wildlife regulations
The controversy over Peanut, the pet squirrel and social media sensation seized by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and euthanized last week, has raised questions about who can and should handle wildlife in New York.
Instagram-famous squirrel euthanized after it was taken from owner's New York state home
Peanut, who has amassed more than half a million Instagram followers, was euthanized by officials to be tested for rabies.
Norwalk-raised and viral star Peanut the Squirrel was euthanized after being seized from home
Mark Longo, a former Norwalk resident, raised Peanut in Connecticut before moving to upstate New York, where Peanut was ...
The Associated Press on MSN6d
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 ...
Peanut the Squirrel latest: What we know and what’s next for owner Mark Longo
Internet-famous Peanut the squirrel was euthanized after NY wildlife officials seized him from his owner’s home, sparking ...
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.
After 7 Years, P’Nut the Squirrel Is Taken Away and Euthanized
Possession of wildlife is generally prohibited in New York State, even of P’Nut, who had half a million followers on ...
Latin Times on MSN6d
Owner of Influencer Squirrel Loses Pet, Lashes Out at Instagram Users Who Snitched to Cops: 'There's a Special Place in Hell for You'
An animal lover is lashing out on Instagram after his social media famous squirrel was seized by authorities in a raid of his property.
Vox2d
How Peanut the Squirrel became an unlikely right-wing celebrity
It’s the Monday before the 2024 presidential election and Republicans cannot stop talking about the state-sanctioned euthanizing of a squirrel named ... Longo’s home last week.