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,
NYS Assemblyman introduces Peanut’s Law after beloved squirrel is euthanized
This undated image provided by Mark Longo shows his pet squirrel Peanut that was seized by officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, at Longo's home in rural Pine City, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Courtesy Mark Longo via AP) AP
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.
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,
Peanut the squirrel seized by DEC in Pine City
This story was updated to add a statement from the DEC. PINE CITY, N.Y. (WETM) — 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.
Death of P‘Nut the squirrel prompts N.Y. lawmaker to introduce Peanut’s Law
A New York State Assemblyman has introduced a new law after an internet-famous squirrel was euthanized in Upstate New York.
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.
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.
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 ...
‘P’Nut did not die in vain’: How a celebrity squirrel became a harbinger of Trump’s return
Trump’s political comeback was marked with a mix of celebration and solemnity at the New York farm where P’Nut the squirrel ...
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Spring the Felon, Kill the Squirrel
New York wildlife officers shamefully invade a home and euthanize an innocent man’s pet—all while miscreants roam city and ...
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.
How the Death of a Celebrity Squirrel Became a Republican Rallying Cry
After P’Nut and a raccoon named Fred were taken by wildlife agents and euthanized, Donald Trump and local candidates accused ...
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.
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The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE — This undated image provided by Mark Longo shows his pet ...