Peanut, Pine City and New York State

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
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.
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.
New York officials euthanize pet squirrel, man calls it ‘surreal’
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.
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.
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 touches off social media firestorm after New York officials euthanize beloved rodent
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Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities
(Courtesy Mark Longo via AP) A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into ... to Mark Longo’s home near the ...
Animal headliners: Squirrel influencer euthanized in New York, bat wins beauty contest
A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state’s decision to seize ...
Peanut the Squirrel owner denies using pet’s death to promote OnlyFans
Peanut the Squirrel owner denies using pet’s death to promote OnlyFans - Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon were taken ...