TikTok Star Peanut Squirrel Euthanized In New York

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 State DEC seizes and euthanizes social media star pet squirrel ‘Peanut,’ sparking outrage
A beloved pet squirrel named Peanut, who became a social media sensation in New York, has reportedly been seized and euthanized by the New
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.
Peanut the Squirrel, social media star, seized from New York home leaving owner, fans upset
Peanut the Squirrel, also known as PNUT, boasts 534,000 followers on Instagram. He enjoys eating waffles, doing tricks and greeting his owner.
Owner of euthanized social media-famous squirrel vows action against New York officials
Mark Longo, the caretaker of Peanut the squirrel, expressed disbelief after New York state officials seized and euthanized the animal, a social media sensation in Pine City.
Man says it's 'surreal' that New York officials euthanized pet squirrel Peanut
A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal won't go without a response.
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.
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