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New York officials euthanise social media star Peanut the squirrel after raid on its home
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New York state's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) seized two animals, Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon, from Mark Longo's home in Pine City. Longo, the owner of P'Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary, described Peanut as his best friend and "the world's most famous squirrel." The DEC euthanized Peanut after seizing the animals, despite Longo's efforts to have them returned. Longo has promised to hold officials accountable for Peanut's death and is expected to soon speak out about the incident. The seizure of the animals sparked controversy and raised questions about the DEC's actions.
To test for rabies, both animals were euthanized. The animals are being tested for rabies, and anyone who has been in contact with these animals is strongly encouraged to consult their physician.
Are these the same guys that killed my whale and my bear? And, what happened to the head? Just asking for a friend.
The NYS DEC needs a serious reality check on their ridiculously mistaken priorities. Instead of focusing on critical needs like flood mitigation in places like Steuben County—where local officials struggle just to get DEC permits to clear debris-filled waterways—they're out seizing pet squirrels. NY taxpayers deserve better.
The same government that doesn't care about hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrant criminals coming into our country, doesn't want us to have pets.
Four departments and a judge signed off on a search warrant for a squirrel and a raccoon and then they took them and they killed them … For what? What was the goal. What was the result here?
Peanut was an indoor squirrel not harming anybody. He's been with us for seven years, not a single complaint was ever filed against this animal … He's helped people gather joy, he was the cornerstone of our life and our organisation.
We will make a stance on how this government and New York state utilizes their resources.
Honestly, this still kind of feels surreal, that the state that I live in actually targeted me and took two of the most beloved animals on this planet away, didn't even quarantine them. They took them from my house and just killed them.
Yes, the laws are the laws … but we didn't house a dragon.
The government should leave people and their animals alone.
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- 1.Department of Environmental Conservation
- 2.Instagram
- 3.New York Department of Environmental Conservation
- 4.TikTok
- 5.Twitter/X
- 6.Chemung County Health Department
- 7.Republican Party
- 8.US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention