NY agencies receive bomb threats following seizure, euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel
It has not been announced that the bomb threats correlate with the seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel.
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.
Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities
A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid that also yielded a raccoon named Fred.
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.
Internet Famous Squirrel Euthanized by the State of New York
The owners of a squirrel with a dedicated social media following are speaking out after Peanut was seized and euthanized by New York government officials. Michael Longo and his wife, Danielle, told TMZ that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation “raided” their home in search of Peanut Wednesday after anonymous complaints.
Beloved pet squirrel Peanut seized by New York state after 7 years in home
Peanut the Squirrel was taken from his Elmira, NY, home Wednesday by officials from the Department of Environmental Conservation, who served a warrant to Peanut’s guardians after receiving complaints of “unlawfully possessed” animals, according to the post.
Peanut The Squirrel's Owner Plans To Sue After Animal Was Euthanized, Wants To Have A Funeral
Image via Instagram Peanut The Squirrel may be gone, but its owner isn't prepared to give up the fight. Mark Longo is planning to sue after the Department of Environmental Conservation took the squirrel away and euthanized it.
Fatal 'zombie deer' disease found in New York for first time in nearly 20 years
Officials recently confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease, a deadly disease in deer, moose and elk, at a facility in New ...
Drought watch issued in parts of New York, including NYC. Here's what it means.
A drought watch has been issued across parts of New York, including New York City, the state DEC announced Saturday.
Instagram-famous squirrel euthanized after it was taken from owner's New York state home
Peanut, who has amassed more than half a million Instagram followers, was euthanized by officials to be tested for rabies.
New York DEC offices report multiple bomb threats following death of beloved squirrel
Authorities in New York said the DEC reported at least 10 bomb threats in one day, with the threats coming soon after the agency euthanized a squirrel.
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