Social media users weigh in on Peanut the Squirrel being euthanized: 'This can’t be real'
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/02/peanut-the-squirrel-euthanized-social-media-reacts/76010292007/
Quick Glance: Grief for Peanut the Squirrel Following Euthanasia
- Peanut the Squirrel, who lived with his owner Mark Longo for seven years, was euthanized.
- Rescued as an orphan after his mother was killed by a car, Peanut gained a large following on social media.
- The euthanasia decision was made by multiple agencies for testing purposes, sparking public outrage and frustration.
- Lawmakers and social media users express their discontent over the authorities' priorities and demand transparency regarding those responsible for the euthanasia.
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| Last Updated | Nov 06 |
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bbc.com/news/articles/cdj3l1zyj93o
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spiegel.de/panorama/peanut-das-wohl-beruehmteste-eichhoernchen-der-usa-ist-tot-a-2f2dc85f-11ba-4dba-895f-ad4f6b5aa2f3
Elon Musk weighs in on euthanised squirrel row after social media famous pet put down
news.sky.com/story/elon-musk-weighs-in-on-euthanised-squirrel-row-after-social-media-famous-pet-put-down-13247397
"Behave like a celebrity": US authorities euthanize Instagram squirrel Peanut: A small fan community has gathered around the squirrel Peanut on the Internet ...
n-tv.de/panorama/US-Behoerden-schlaefern-Instagram-Eichhoernchen-Peanut-ein-article25333490.html
Famous squirrel Peanut is dead, according to owner: With more than 600,000 followers, the squirrel Peanut from New York has become an Instagram star ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/tiere/beruehmtes-eichhoernchen-peanut-ist-laut-besitzer-tot-110086627.html
Peanut the squirrel, an internet sensation, is euthanized: Peanut, who had hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/11/peanut-the-squirrel-an-internet-sensation-is-euthanized.html
Man who took in Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
apnews.com/article/peanut-pet-squirrel-seized-euthanized-45a4cba19e1c49cb0cd58fef0f140f0d
Instagram-Famous Squirrel Euthanized By State After Home Raid: Peanut, an orphaned squirrel, was killed after New York State officials seized him from a man who ...
huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-pet-squirrel-seized_n_6726325be4b00acf55d9f236
TheWrap Nov 04
Conservative Social Media Rallies Around Peanut the Euthanized Squirrel: Peanut, a small wild creature, was taken from the home of Mark Longo after he failed to ...
thewrap.com/peanut-the-squirrel-euthanized-maga-conservatives-republicans/
Instagram-famous squirrel Peanut euthanized after it was taken from owner's New York state home
nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/instagram-famous-squirrel-peanut-euthanized-new-york-state-rcna178473
Owner of squirrel Peanut: | "We just killed it": The famous Instagram squirrel Peanut was confiscated and euthanized by US authorities ...
stern.de/familie/tiere/besitzer-von-eichhoernchen-peanut---haben-es-einfach-getoetet--35195090.html
Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home
apnews.com/article/new-york-pet-squirrel-seized-peanut-pnut-e6318ee7e74492465bb6b0fc22f085ad
Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/01/peanut-the-squirrel-euthanized/75992420007/
Famous squirrel "Peanut" from New York is dead: NEW YORK. The famous squirrel Peanut from the US federal state of New York is dead.
nachrichten.at/panorama/weltspiegel/beruehmtes-eichhoernchen-peanut-aus-new-york-ist-tot;art17,3996857
Peanut the Squirrel, social media star, seized from New York home leaving owner, fans upset
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/01/peanut-the-squirrel-seized/75986462007/
‘President Donald Trump will save…’: Elon Musk hits out at Biden govt post celebrity squirrel Peanut’s euthanasia
livemint.com/news/us-news/president-donald-trump-will-save-elon-musk-hits-out-at-biden-govt-post-celebrity-squirrel-peanuts-euthanasia-11730631814885.html
Squirrel Peanut confiscated and killed by US authorities: The famous squirrel Peanut from New York was confiscated by authorities and put to sleep ...
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Elon Musk calls euthanasia of celebrity squirrel Peanut 'mindless, heartless'
wionews.com/world/elon-musk-calls-euthanasia-of-celebrity-squirrel-peanut-mindless-heartless-772918
Instagram icon Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanised by authorities: New York state authorities put down Peanut and Fred the raccoon so they could test them ...
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/instagram-icon-peanut-squirrel-euthanised-authorities-21915459/
Social media famous squirrel seized in raid after anonymous complaints: Mark Longo, who rescued Peanut seven years ago after he saw its mother being hit by a car ...
news.sky.com/story/social-media-famous-squirrel-seized-in-raid-after-anonymous-complaints-13245828
US Environmental Protection Agency euthanized Internet star "Peanut": Mark Longo looked after the orphaned rodent for seven years. He made it an Internet star ...
kleinezeitung.at/international/19030475/peanut-eichhoernchen-mark-longo-eingeschlaefert-skandal
Social media star, squirrel ‘Peanut’ euthanized, reactions rise, Musk attacks govt ‘leave people, their animals alone’
livemint.com/news/us-news/social-media-star-squirrel-peanut-euthanized-reactions-elon-musk-attacks-govt-leave-people-their-animals-alone-us-news-11730604454172.html
Famous squirrel Peanut from New York is dead: Squirrel Peanut - | an internet star with more than 600,000 followers - | is confiscated by the authorities in the ...
rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/beruehmtes-eichhoernchen-peanut-aus-new-york-ist-tot_aid-120718947
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
dallasnews.com/news/2024/11/02/the-man-who-took-in-orphaned-peanut-the-squirrel-says-its-surreal-officials-euthanized-his-pet/
US authorities seize and euthanise Instagram-famous squirrel : New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c33e75z83l0o
New York officials euthanize pet squirrel, man calls it ‘surreal’: A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s ...
oregonlive.com/nation/2024/11/new-york-officials-euthanize-pet-squirrel-man-calls-it-surreal.html
Peanut: Famous squirrel put to sleep - | Elon Musk gets involved: A US authority has euthanized a popular squirrel. The case is causing outrage ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/peanut-beruehmtes-eichhoernchen-eingeschlaefert-elon-musk-schaltet-sich-ein-li.2268378
Instagram squirrel Peanut euthanized by US authorities: The famous Instagram squirrel Peanut is dead. The animal was confiscated by US authorities and later ...
stern.de/familie/tiere/instagram-eichhoernchen-peanut-von-us-behoerden-eingeschlaefert-35193676.html
Internet sensation Peanut the squirrel euthanised by New York authorities: According to city officials, the squirrel was possessed illegally, and had been ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-11-02/peanut-the-internet-famous-squirrel-euthanised-authorities/104552922
Man says it's 'surreal' that officials euthanized pet squirrel Peanut: A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that ...
ctvnews.ca/world/man-says-it-s-surreal-that-officials-euthanized-pet-squirrel-peanut-1.7096592
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 ...
cnn.com/2024/11/01/us/instagram-famous-squirrel-peanut-seized-new-york-intl-scli/
Squirrel "Peanut": Authorities confiscate famous rodent: The rodent "Peanut" was rescued by people after the death of his mother, raised and became an internet ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article254322554/Eichhoernchen-Peanut-Behoerden-beschlagnahmen-beruehmten-Nager.html
Squirrel of Viral Fame Seized by Authorities—'Internet, You Won': Often seen wearing tiny cowboy hats or munching on waffles, Peanut the squirrel is a favorite ...
newsweek.com/squirrel-viral-fame-seized-authorities-internet-won-1978452
Peanut the Squirrel, beloved pet and internet sensation, euthanized after being seized by NY state
nypost.com/2024/11/01/us-news/peanut-the-squirrel-beloved-pet-and-internet-sensation-put-to-death-by-new-york-state/
Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home
independent.co.uk/news/ap-peanut-fred-instagram-department-of-health-b2639980.html
Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from New York home
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/orphaned-squirrel-who-became-social-media-star-was-euthanized-after-being-seized-from-new-york-home-1.7096204
New York authorities euthanize social media star Peanut the squirrel: Fred the raccoon was also killed by officials, who said the animals were a risk factor in ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/02/peanut-squirrel-euthanized-new-york
New York state seized a man's pet squirrel: A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state ...
apnews.com/article/new-york-pet-squirrel-seized-peanut-pnut-c2baa345d9e76416e0ca6d6e947ee272
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 ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/instagram-famous-squirrel-named-peanut-seized-new-york-115365942
Peanut, Instagram-famous squirrel, seized from owner by NY state officials: Multiple anonymous complaints about Peanut — also spelled P'Nut or PNUT — brought at ...
globalnews.ca/news/10842783/peanut-squirrel-seized-instagram-new-york/
An Instagram-Famous Pet With Over 500,000 Followers Was Euthanized By Wildlife Authorities
entrepreneur.com/business-news/instagram-famous-squirrel-peanut-seized-from-owner-in-raid/482237
Gizmodo Nov 01
Instagram Star Peanut the Squirrel Seized by New York Environmental Authorities: The animal's Instagram page has over half a million followers.
gizmodo.com/instagram-star-peanut-the-squirrel-seized-by-new-york-environmental-authorities-2000519213
New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner: A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called ...
nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/new-york-state-officials-seize-instagram-famous-squirrel-named-peanut-rcna178330
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 ...
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