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 ...
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'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.
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.
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
Peanut's owner Mark Longo told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo that he is "appalled" that New York uses resources to kill a raccoon and squirrel.
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.
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.
‘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 arrived at his house with a search warrant, seizing the squirrel and a raccoon.
Death of P‘Nut the squirrel prompts N.Y. lawmaker to introduce Peanut’s Law
A New York State Assemblyman has introduced a new law after an internet-famous squirrel was euthanized in Upstate New York.
Man who owned Albert the alligator reacts to death of Peanut the squirrel
Since the news about Peanut the Squirrel's euthanization, Tony Cavallaro has been reliving memories from a day he says ruined his life, when the DEC seized Albert the Alligator.
P’Nut the squirrel’s caretaker fears animal was decapitated by DEC as he plans funeral and lawsuit
An Upstate New York man fears his pet squirrel was decapitated after state agents seized the rodent from his home – as a ...
Government Goons Murder Internet-Famous Squirrel
Peanut the Squirrel charmed a large internet audience that helped fund an animal sanctuary. Then the government seized him.
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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.
Peanut The Squirrel’s Owner Says He Was Treated Like A “Terrorist” During “Raid” To Seize Pet
The owners of Peanut the Squirrel have spoken out after the pet was seized and euthanized by authorities. Mark and Daniela ...
Texas Woman Monica Keasler Reported 'Peanut The Squirrel' To DEC? Claims Surface
New York’s DEC seized and euthanized an unregistered pet squirrel, Peanut, sparking social media outrage. An anonymous tip ...
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 ...