DEC employees work from home amid furor over death of Peanut the squirrel
The state Department of Environmental Conservation seized and euthanized Peanut, an Instagram-famous squirrel as part of a raid last week in Chemung County. DEC encouraged staff to work from home Monday if they felt unsafe about threats the agency has ...
Peanut the Squirrel's Death Sparks Bomb Threats As Officials Work From Home
Bomb threats have been made to eight DEC facilities across the state of New York following the death of Peanut the Squirrel.
After Peanut the squirrel's death, what to know about NY wildlife regulations
The controversy over Peanut, the pet squirrel and social media sensation seized by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and euthanized last week, has raised questions about who can and should handle wildlife in New York.
Peanut the squirrel euthanized by DEC to test for rabies
Peanut the squirrel, an internet sensation that sparked an animal sanctuary in Pine City, was euthanized this week after being seized from his home along with a rehabilitating raccoon, a statement from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirms.
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).
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.
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
N.Y. conservation employees sent home as death of Peanut the squirrel spurs outrage, bomb threats
The Department of Environmental Conservation has been receiving furious backlash over its euthanizing Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon last week and sent a note to its approximately 3,000 workers telling them they could work from home Monday and Tuesday.
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
Republicans call to ‘avenge’ Peanut the squirrel’s death at ballot box
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation reportedly received threats amid backlash to the euthanasia of Peanut the celebrity squirrel.
Peanut the squirrel’s death and the conversation around it
Two animals, Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon, were euthanized after being confiscated from a New York home by officials last week.
P’Nut the Squirrel’s caretaker fears animal was decapitated by DEC as he plans funeral and lawsuit
P'Nut's grieving owner Mark Longo told The Post he's planning a lawsuit againt the state Department of Environmental ...
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Did Trump condemn the killing of Peanut the squirrel?
P'Nut, an internet-famous squirrel from Upstate N.Y., was euthanized by the DEC — sparking outrage and bomb threats.
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New York DEC offices report multiple bomb threats following death of beloved squirrel
Now, the account upwards of 830,000 followers. The DEC and the Chemung County Health Department said Friday that the ...
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‘I just want answers,’ Peanut the squirrel’s owner speaks out about DEC seizure
The owner of social media icon, ‘P’nut the Squirrel,’ spoke out to 18 News on Thursday less than a day after DEC agents ...
Liberal outlet falls for fake Trump response to death of beloved pet squirrel that went viral online
Liberal outlet Mediaite was forced to make a correction after attributing a fake post about the death of an Instagram famous ...
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Here’s Why Trump’s Campaign Is Posting About a Dead Squirrel
It’s tough to think that a squirrel might tilt the presidential election, but it’s 2024, so here we are. It all started last week, when an Instagram-famous rodent named Peanut was taken from a house ...
Churchill: Peanut the Squirrel didn't need to die
With so many terrible things going on in the world, why had the state devoted so much time and energy to a squirrel and a ...
Albert the alligator’s owner issues dark warning after P’Nut the squirrel’s demise
The New York man whose pet alligator Albert was confiscated by state officials warns animal owners they could be coming for ...