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 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,
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.
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).
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.
Why was Peanut the squirrel confiscated and euthanized? All about the controversy
According to the DEC and the Chemung County Department of Health, Fred and Peanut were euthanized after a person involved with the investigation was bitten by Peanut.
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.
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.
After Peanut the squirrel's death, what to know about NY wildlife regulations
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Fans of P’nut the squirrel raise over $158K after beloved pet was euthanized by NY state: ‘Justice for Peanut!’
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NY officials seize P’Nut the squirrel from owner, sparking online petition and donations
Thousands are rallying behind the Instagram-famous pet’s owner, urging New York officials to return the squirrel.
Churchill: Peanut the Squirrel didn't need to die
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P’nut the Squirrel’s grieving owner says he was treated like a ‘terrorist’ in 5-hour raid by NY state
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