A pet squirrel who became an internet sensation was euthanized after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) seized him from his guardian.
Peanut the Squirrel, referred to as “P’Nut” on social media, was put to death alongside Fred the raccoon so that the animals could be tested for rabies.
“New York wildlife officers raided Mark Longo’s home, seizing his rescue squirrel Peanut after complaints about ‘unsafe squirrel housing’ and ‘wildlife gone wild’ hit the department. Peanut is an internet sensation known for donning cowboy hats and sharing waffles with cats. The raid, which Longo describes as ‘overkill,’ also led to the confiscation of Fred the raccoon,” Mario Nawfal explained.
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🇺🇸 PEANUT THE SQUIRREL ARRESTED IN NYC!?
New York wildlife officers raided Mark Longo’s home, seizing his rescue squirrel Peanut after complaints about “unsafe squirrel housing” and “wildlife gone wild” hit the department.
Peanut is an internet sensation known for donning… pic.twitter.com/HEPB6VKuYC
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 1, 2024
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