Peanut the Squirrel, beloved pet and internet sensation, euthanized after being seized by NY state

Peanut the Squirrel, of internet fame, has been euthanized after the pet was seized by New York state earlier this week, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

The seven-year-old gray rescue squirrel, commonly referred to as “P’Nut” on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, was put to death, along with Fred the raccoon, so that the animals could be tested for the presence of rabies, according to a statement from the agency obtained by WETM.

Peanut’s guardian Mark Longo took to Instagram to memorialize his beloved pet in a video.

Through tears Longo, with his girlfriend at his side, said, “Peanut was the best thing that ever happened to us.”

#squirrel #marklongo #pets

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[williamdefeline]

Don't you all feel safer now? Who does our government represent?

[BobGymlan]

New York won’t even prosecute car jackers.

[Katkafka]

Again, this country's government proved to be an embarrassment.

[RooRoove]

Bruh, they raided this guy's place and killed his pets. But they can't keep serial offenders locked up.

[phoqueme]

the "Department of Environmental Conservation" euthanized an animal... the irony

[PolishHammer]

One more reason to despise New York government types this is vile.

[alphillips]

Making life unbearable seems to be the status quo of our government...

[knjpollard]

Can’t believe they killed Peanut. Of course he bit the son of a b; they tried to steal him from his parents

[neilnand]

"We are from the government. And we are here to help"

[Omnivolv]

I would have four life sentences if they tried to take my squirrel

[jamesswaney]

Never underestimate the cruelty of a government agency. This must stop.

[rustyporte]

"The DEC claims that Peanut bit an investigator on the hand while being confiscated from the home on Nov. 30."
Peanut knew. It was self defense!

[aidancreager]

New York would rather prosecute a squirrel than armed, criminals, and illegal immigrant gangs

[ImDuDu]

They were live together 7 years as like family members but you just killed it within 1 second. What an evil government!

[Joshuasidney]

Some Karen just had to keep complaining. It affected them in no way but they had to control everything

[leannabedore]

Domesticated animals can also be quarantined for 10 days after a bite to see signs of rabies. They didn't need to euthanize this poor sweet squirrel. They rescued and loved him. If they received complaints, then go in and investigate, ask questions, check out the living environment, vet records ect.
To confiscate them is just wrong😡
I feel so bad for this family that took him in, cared for him and raised him.💔
Just like other animals, if someone comes in the home they don't recognize or know they go in protection mode. He bit because he was scared I'm sure.

[Csailor]

So you can rob someone and you get let out…but six agents raid your house for a pet squirrel

Makes total sense.

FUKH

[shawnbrunel]

Poor little thing. I'm so sorry for your loss 😢

[happydaylike]

How agents does it take to sieze a squirrel. There is a sick person in government who was responsible for this.

[JLM_]

These poor people need to set up a fund to move out of that state for safer pastures