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    Zayne PhamBy Zayne PhamNovember 3, 2024Updated:November 3, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read5 Views
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    Peanut The Squirrel Euthanized: What Happened? - Recap.
    Peanut The Squirrel, who spent seven years living with Longo, garnered fame for his amusing antics. He was frequently spotted devouring waffles while sporting crocheted bunny ears or sporting small cowboy hats.
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    Who Was Peanut the Squirrel?

    Peanut the Squirrel, affectionately known as P’Nut, captured the hearts of over 600,000 followers on Instagram. His owner, Mark Longo, a content creator and founder of P’Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary, had adopted Peanut at just five weeks old. After Peanut’s mother was killed by a car, Longo brought the orphaned squirrel into his home in Pine City, New York. Over the years, Peanut became an online sensation, delighting fans with his playful antics, love for snacks, and tiny costumes.

    What happened to Peanut the squirrel ? He was euthanized by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) late Oct. 2024. (Image Credit: Instagram @peanut_the_squirrel12)

    However, Peanut’s story took a dark turn when New York state officials intervened, leading to his euthanization in late October 2024. Following his tragic death, social media exploded with outrage, and figures such as Elon Musk and even members of Donald Trump’s family have joined the conversation.

    Actually true.

    Worth noting that criminals vote overwhelmingly for Democrats, because they are the soft-on-crime party.

    The Democratic Party is literally the party of criminals! Just a statement of fact. https://t.co/NHAJrzQrh6

    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2024

    Why Was Peanut Euthanized?

    On October 30, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Chemung County Health Department reportedly received anonymous complaints regarding Longo’s possession of Peanut and a raccoon named Fred, whom Longo also cared for at the sanctuary. The complaint raised concerns about public health risks associated with keeping wild animals as pets, citing the potential for rabies transmission.

    According to Longo, at least six DEC officers arrived at his home, taking both Peanut and Fred for testing after one of the officers was allegedly bitten. Longo claimed he did not witness any such bite and felt the raid was excessive. Nonetheless, the animals were immediately euthanized to test for rabies. In a joint statement, the DEC and health department noted that rabies testing requires brain tissue samples, which cannot be obtained from live animals.

    Outrage over Peanut’s death quickly spread online. Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disapproval, questioning the DEC’s decision and asserting that the government had overstepped its authority. Musk’s comment, “The government should leave people and their animals alone,” resonated widely, and he even suggested that former president Donald Trump would have “saved the squirrels” in a similar situation.

    President @realDonaldTrump will save the squirrels 🐿️ 😢

    RIP P’Nut pic.twitter.com/yoIBV0Okpd

    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2024

    Political Fallout from Peanut’s Euthanization

    As the story of Peanut the Squirrel Euthanized gained traction, it became intertwined with broader political debates, especially with the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the horizon. Donald Trump Jr., son of presidential candidate Donald Trump, criticized the incident on X, stating, “It’s time to vote out a government that will kill a pet squirrel but will gladly allow 600,000 criminals… into the country.”

    It’s time to vote out a government that will kill a pet squirrel but will gladly allow 600,000 criminals with 13,000 murderers & 16,000 rapists knowingly into their country. Maybe P’nuts murder will be the catalyst for real change & awakening as to our govts broken priorities! pic.twitter.com/g2ykG2ORaN

    — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 2, 2024
    Trump Peanut the Squirrel has became trending on X / Twitter in the days following his euthanization.

    Pro-Trump meme accounts shared images of Peanut wearing MAGA hats, and Congressman Nick Langworthy publicly condemned the DEC’s actions, suggesting that the agency had misplaced priorities. He argued that instead of focusing on more pressing concerns, such as flood prevention, the DEC chose to remove a harmless pet squirrel from his home.

    Squirrels in #MAGA hats, this is 2024. LFG #RIPPeanut pic.twitter.com/YJECYNwrEp

    — Hum₿le Warrior 🇺🇸⚔️🌏 (@HumbleBitcoiner) November 2, 2024

    https://t.co/pAUdL5Ga3p

    — Congressman Nick Langworthy (@RepLangworthy) November 1, 2024

    Why Was Keeping Peanut Considered Illegal?

    In New York, keeping wild animals as pets is illegal without a wildlife rehabilitation license. Such regulations aim to protect both animals and people from risks associated with disease and behavior that make wild animals unsuitable as pets. However, many argue that animals like Peanut, who have spent years in a human environment, may not survive in the wild and pose minimal public health risks, especially when under proper care.

    This incident has sparked renewed debate about whether the law should accommodate exceptions for certain cases, like Peanut’s, where the animal is deemed non-threatening. Wildlife rehabilitators voiced concern that incidents like this could discourage people from applying for proper licenses to rescue animals in need.

    The outrage following Peanut the Squirrel euthanized has underscored the public’s desire for reforms in wildlife legislation. Peanut’s story has led to discussions about more humane alternatives, such as quarantine or relocation for animals in similar situations. Longo’s heartbreaking farewell to Peanut struck a chord with many who empathized with his loss and echoed his calls for change.

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