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Outrage Sparks 'Peanut's Law' After Squirrel's Death

4/24/2025

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New revelations show that New York's Department of Environmental Conservation intended to euthanize Peanut the squirrel and raccoon Fred before their seizure in October 2024. The tragic death of Peanut, despite negative rabies tests, ignited worldwide outrage and inspired calls for "Peanut's Law," as owner Mark Longo condemns government overreach in wildlife management.

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New revelations show that New York's Department of Environmental Conservation intended to euthanize Peanut the squirrel and raccoon Fred before their seizure in October 2024. The tragic death of Peanut, despite negative rabies tests, ignited worldwide outrage and inspired calls for "Peanut's Law," as owner Mark Longo condemns government overreach in wildlife management.