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Orphaned squirrel who became a social media star has been euthanized after being confiscated from her home

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Orphaned squirrel who became a social media star has been euthanized after being confiscated from her home

PINE CITY, N.Y. (AP) — An orphaned squirrel named Peanut who became a social media star was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on his caretaker's home, authorities said Friday. After receiving anonymous complaints, officials from the state Department of Environmental Protection came forward took the squirrel and a raccoon […]

Peanut the Squirrel, beloved pet and internet sensation, executed by New York State

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Peanut the Squirrel, beloved pet and internet sensation, executed by New York State

According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, Internet-famous squirrel Peanut was euthanized after the pet was confiscated by New York State earlier this week. The seven-year-old gray rescue squirrel, commonly referred to as “P'Nut” on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, was killed along with Fred the raccoon so the animals could be tested for rabies, the […]

Internet-famous pet squirrel is confiscated

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Internet-famous pet squirrel is confiscated

The caretaker of a rescued squirrel that has attracted half a million fans on Instagram says he is fighting to save his beloved pet for a second time after the rodent was seized by New York authorities seeking euthanasia. Mark Longo says he rescued the squirrel named Peanut (also spelled P'Nut or PNUT) seven years […]

Peanut the squirrel was confiscated and removed from New York's home

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Peanut the squirrel was confiscated and removed from New York's home

“We anticipate that the DEC will not tell us whether Peanut is still alive or not,” owner Mark Longo told his followers Thursday. The squirrel forms an unbreakable bond with the man who raised him Mark Longo and Peanut the squirrel have an unbreakable bond after Mark rescues him from the streets of New York. […]