Death of Instagram squirrel Peanut causes outrage

Influencer, avocado lover, mascot – an exciting life for the little rodent Peanut, unfortunately far too short. Last week the New York authorities confiscated Squirrel Peanut.

The officials of the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEP) removed him from the home of Mark Longo in rural Pine City near the Pennsylvania border. After the incident, Longo was already afraid he wouldn’t see his best friend Peanut again.

His fears were confirmed: the authorities euthanized the small rodent after it bit an officer and according to the authorities Suspected of rabies existed.

Although Longo had tried at the last minute to get Peanut back by submitting an application to the authorities, pleading and begging no longer helped. Not just Peanut, but also Fred the raccoonanother of the couple’s confiscated pets, had to close their eyes forever.

Both animals are currently being tested for rabies.

New Yorker Waise

Peanut originally came from the mega metropolis New York. Longo experienced like Peanut seven years ago lost his mother and the little orphan clung to Lonog’s leg in the middle of everything and wouldn’t let go.

Since then the two have been inseparable. It quickly became clear to the 34-year-old and his wife that Peanut was no ordinary squirrel: his Charm He not only delighted the couple, but soon afterwards also the whole world.

Grief runs deep

Despite his popularity and Charity work he could not be saved from the fate of the environmental agency. According to officials, they over acted on multiple complaints illegal keeping of wild animals as pets.

After Peanut’s passing, Longo shared a few words about his best friend on Instagram: “I’m sorry for letting you down, but thank you for everything. Thank you for bringing so much joy to us and the world.”

Not just the couple, but also Peanuts Fans react with shock and sadness to the death of their favorite rodent.

Hashtag „Justiceforpeanut“

Longo described the agency’s actions last week as “Use of excessive force”. On Sunday he made a statement in memory of his rodent friend and swore in a social media post with the hashtag „Justiceforpeanut“to take legal action.

By now Longo could 140.000 US-Dollar (almost 129,000 euros).

Republicans for Peanut

Peanut’s fate is also causing a stir in politics and will be announced shortly before US presidential election for the Election campaign theme made – at least by the Republicans.

At a recent campaign rally in Sanford, North Carolina, the reported Republican JD Vance above Donald Trumps Dissatisfaction with the New York authorities.

Trump is said to have been upset about the actions against Peanut and the priorities of the Biden administration.

Vance echoed Trump’s sentiments, declaring, “The same government that doesn’t care about the hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants coming into our country doesn’t want us to have pets.” This is the craziest thing.”