It was totally nuts! A rabies expert called New York authorities “insane” for killing P’Nut the Squirrel – saying the state could have figured out if the animal was dangerous without chopping his head off.

P'Nut the Squirrel's owners announced plans to sue New York after their beloved internet famous pets, including their raccoon Fred, were seized and killed.

Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, owners of the social media-famous Peanut the Squirrel, have initiated legal action against New York State

The New York State DEC euthanised popular pet squirrel P’Nut and rescued raccoon Fred, sparking criticism from experts and animal rights advocates. Despite quarantine alternatives, the animals were killed for rabies testing following a questionable bite incident.

Peanut’s Owner Suing New York State Over ‘Illegal’ Killing of the Social Media Star. Mark Longo and his wife say the search that led to the squirrel’s death was an abuse o