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).
Owner of Internet-Famous Squirrel Euthanized by DEC Officials Speaks Out
Often seen wearing tiny cowboy hats or munching on waffles, Peanut the squirrel is a favorite on the internet.
DEC staff work from home amid threats following squirrel’s euthanization
State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) employees were advised to work from home Monday and Tuesday as police investigated bomb threats directed at multiple DEC offices across New York. The threats emerged after DEC seized and euthanized Peanut, an Instagram-famous squirrel, from a Chemung County animal rescue last week.
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.
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,
Peanut the squirrel, Instagram star, euthanized by New York state authorities
By Kristie Keleshian Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Peanut the squirrel, a pet that gained social media fame, was euthanized by New York state wildlife officials as part of a test for rabies.
Peanut the squirrel's 'euthanasia' at the hands of NY DEC officials has become a US elections hot topic: Here's why
Peanut the squirrel is no more and neither is his fur brother Fred the raccoon. NY officials have termed their deaths 'euthanasia' but nobody really agrees
TikTok Star Peanut The Squirrel Euthanized In New York
Peanut the Squirrel, a social media-famous pet with 534,000 followers, has been euthanized just days after being confiscated from his home in Pine City, New York. Peanut was seized by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Chemung County Department of Health to be tested for rabies after a person was reportedly bitten by the squirrel.
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