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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,
Man Who Took in Orphaned Peanut the Squirrel Says It’s ‘Surreal’ New York Officials Euthanized His Pet in Cold Blood
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
Peanut The Squirrel's Killing Under Internal Investigation By New York State
The seizure and euthanasia of a pet squirrel and raccoon in New York have sparked a massive backlash against the state's conservation agency.
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.
Peanut The Squirrel's Owner Says Officials Refuse To Release Rabies Test Results As DEC Confirms Internal Investigation
Image via Instagram Days after the euthanization of Peanut the Squirrel, its owner is saying Department of Environmental Conservation officials won't release the test results. Officials euthanized both Peanut and Fred the Raccoon after taking them from Mark Longo's home.
DEC officers union says public misled in seizure and death of Peanut the Squirrel
The union that represents New York State's Environmental Conservation Officers is speaking out Friday, calling for a "calm" in the wake of the controversy.
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.
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.
New York Proposes ‘Peanut’s Law’ to Prevent Future Tragedies After P’Nut the Squirrel’s Death
By now, you have probably heard the tragic news of P’Nut and Fred, the Instagram-famous squirrel and raccoon combo rescued by Mark Longo. The New York ...
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New York State Authorities Seize, Euthanize Instagram-Famous Squirrel Peanut and Raccoon from Pine City Animal Sanctuary Owner
New York authorities seized Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon from owner Mark Longo after anonymous complaints.
Man arrested for allegedly beating two dogs to death in New York, police say
On Tuesday, a man in upstate New York was arrested by police after they say he allegedly beat two dogs to death last week.
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New York DEC offices report multiple bomb threats following death of beloved squirrel
Longo is aware that it's against New York state law to own a wild animal without a license. He said he was in the ...
Chunk of ‘fool’s gold’ found in New York — containing 450-million-year-old new species
Beecher’s Trilobite Bed is located just outside Rome, New York, and multiple species of fossilized trilobites, a prehistoric ...
Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water
The quality of New York’s drinking water—and the complex system that delivers it to each New Yorker’s tap—has long been a ...
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Why Amanda Seyfried Left Hollywood for a Farm in Upstate New York With Her Family
Amanda Seyfried might be a Hollywood star — but she finds her peace away from the limelight. In a new interview with Forbes ...
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Finger Lakes counties see peak in animal collisions during fall months
Autumn brings a rise in vehicle collisions with deer and other animals across New York, and several counties in the Finger Lakes region are among the hardest hit. Data from AAA shows that October ...