Peanut the Squirrel was a social media star owned by content creator Mark Longo. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation euthanized Peanut to test for rabies on Nov. 1, 2024.

More: Virginia opossums likely to be named NH's state marsupial, with a name change Downsides of a pet squirrel. Representatives from the Humane Society and New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ...

The high-profile seizure of a pet squirrel and raccoon in New York prompted New Hampshire lawmakers to consider allowing some exotic pets Last fall, New York state authorities seized a pet ...

In some states, like Idaho, certain species of squirrels are allowed to be kept as pets, but only if you follow a strict permitting process. In New York, where Longo and Tindal, from the squirrel ...