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New York executes pet squirrel
Your New York taxpayer money goes to hunting down and executing pet squirrels, just as government was meant to do.
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.
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's Killing Under Internal Investigation By New York State
The seizure and euthanasia of a pet squirrel and raccoon in New York have sparked a massive backlash against the state's conservation agency.
Peanut The Squirrel's Owner Says Officials Refuse To Release Rabies Test Results As DEC Confirms Internal Investigation
Image via Instagram Days after the euthanization of Peanut the Squirrel, its owner is saying Department of Environmental Conservation officials won't release the test results. Officials euthanized both Peanut and Fred the Raccoon after taking them from Mark Longo's home.
DEC officers union says public misled in seizure and death of Peanut the Squirrel
The union that represents New York State's Environmental Conservation Officers is speaking out Friday, calling for a "calm" in the wake of the controversy.
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Pet racoon caught raiding family's kitchen
A pet raccoon was caught raiding its owner's kitchen to look for food. Footage shows the four-year-old mammal named Babebe perched on the edge of a sink while sniffing around in their home in Chonburi ...
P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon honored at hometown memorial: ‘We won’t let them die in vain’
Hundreds gathered inside an Elmira, NY, bar on Friday, for a memorial service for the dearly departed P’Nut the squirrel and ...
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The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
a rescued raccoon that was also confiscated and put down. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the owner of a pet ...
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Another rabid raccoon found in Jefferson County
Another rabid animal has tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County. According the Jefferson County Department of Public ...
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Officials: Raccoon in Anne Arundel County tests positive for rabies, second known case in last 10 days
A raccoon found in Severna Park on Thursday tested positive for rabies, according to the Anne Arundel County Department of ...
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Town on NC’s Outer Banks warns of virus spreading among raccoons that can kill dogs
US Fish and Wildlife/Robert Pos photo One of the best-known tourist towns on North Carolina’s Outer Banks has issued a ...
What is canine distemper? North Carolina officials issue warning about sick raccoons
Police in the the beach town of Nags Head say they've seen an uptick in calls about sick raccoons over the last couple of ...
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Residents on alert after rabid raccoon found in River Park neighborhood
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County has issued a rabies alert for parts of the St. Lucie County area.
Prevent Raccoons in Home: Effective Strategies for Keeping Your Space Safe
Learn practical strategies to prevent raccoons from entering your home and keep your space safe. Discover valuable tips for ...