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Last living photo of P’Nut the Squirrel shows his final moments before New York state agents brutally beheaded the happy and healthy critter
New York environmental agents snapped the last photo of P’Nut, who can be seen perched on his hind legs inside a cage – ...
Death of Instagram star Peanut the squirrel inspires legislation in New York
The death of the Instagram-famous pet "Peanut the Squirrel" last year is inspiring new legislation out of Albany.
NY bill would give critters due process after P’Nut the squirrel was seized, beheaded by DEC agents
Don’t tread on P. State Republicans are pushing a bill that would give animals seized by the government a stay of execution ...
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How 'Peanut's Law' would protect animal welfare in wake of Peanut the Squirrel controversy
Almost six months after the seizure and death of internet star Peanut the Squirrel sparked massive public outrage, lawmakers ...
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Peanut the Squirrel’s killers admit, ‘We can do better’
New York’s controversial killings of Peanut the Squirrel and his pal Fred the Racoon have drawn a near apology for the incident that drew online anger at Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and ...
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P’Nut the squirrel’s grieving owner slams NY’s months-late boilerplate apology — and still doesn’t have beloved pet’s remains
They finally realized they were nuts. New York officials issued a mea culpa Friday over the seizure and slaughter of beloved P’Nut the squirrel — but the months-late apology has rankled the ...
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NYSDEC on Peanut the Squirrel: "We know that we can do better"
NEW YORK (WRGB) — It was the story heard around the country in October, 'Peanut the Squirrel' seized and then euthanized by the NYSDEC. Following the notable wildlife seizure in Chemung County ...