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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,
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.
Peanut the squirrel, Instagram star, euthanized by New York state authorities
Peanut the squirrel, a pet that became a social media star, has been euthanized after New York state authorities seized it during a raid.
Is it legal to have a pet squirrel? Beloved Peanut the squirrel euthanized in New York
Wildlife rehabilitators can legally care for injured or sick squirrels, but the animals can't be pets in many states.
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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.
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.
Peanut the Squirrel, social media star, seized from New York home leaving owner, fans upset
Peanut the Squirrel, also known as PNUT, boasts 534,000 followers on Instagram. He enjoys eating waffles, doing tricks and greeting his owner.
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.
Peanut the squirrel’s caretaker fears it was decapitated, plans to sue authorities
The DEC claimed it was forced to perform rabies tests on P’Nut and Longo’s pet racoon named Fred — and those tests require a sample from the subject’s brain.
New York executes pet squirrel
Your New York taxpayer money goes to hunting down and executing pet squirrels, just as government was meant to do.
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P-Nut the squirrel, DEC: “An internal investigation is ongoing”
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation revealed it has an internal investigation underway involving the ...
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New York DEC offices report multiple bomb threats following death of beloved squirrel
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P’Nut the Squirrel’s killing shows even cute critters aren’t safe in New York
Get the Adorable Squirrel Protection Act signed into law, pronto. Meanwhile, P’Nut’s fans will continue to mourn. And while ...
Opinion | New York Bureaucrats Get Their Squirrel, P’Nut
New York can’t keep the subways safe, the mentally ill attack random pedestrians on the streets, and the Manhattan district ...
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Did Trump condemn the killing of Peanut the squirrel?
P'Nut, an internet-famous squirrel from Upstate N.Y., was euthanized by the DEC — sparking outrage and bomb threats.
New York state officials antagonized a terrified squirrel, says Greg Gutfeld
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the panel discuss the news surrounding internet sensation ‘Peanut the Squirrel,’ who was ...
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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 ...