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Opinion | New York Bureaucrats Get Their Squirrel, P’Nut
New York can’t keep the subways safe, the mentally ill attack random pedestrians on the streets, and the Manhattan district attorney won’t prosecute many nonviolent crimes. But house a pet squirrel, and the state’s bureaucrats will come down on you like you’re a menace to society.
How P’nut, a euthanized squirrel, entered the political fray
"He was like, 'You know, is it really the case that the Democrats murdered the Elon Musk of squirrels?'" Sen. JD Vance said.
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P’Nut the Squirrel’s killing shows even cute critters aren’t safe in New York
Get the Adorable Squirrel Protection Act signed into law, pronto. Meanwhile, P’Nut’s fans will continue to mourn. And while we didn’t know the poor guy, we do know that everything’s utterly upside down in New York, and not even fluffy woodland creatures are safe.
After 7 Years, P’Nut the Squirrel Is Taken Away and Euthanized
Possession of wildlife is generally prohibited in New York State, even of P’Nut, who had half a million followers on Instagram.
Why the Death of P’Nut the Squirrel Has Become a National Political Event
The right has adopted a euthanized squirrel as a symbol for government overreach. P’Nut’s dad’s OnlyFans account is booming.
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New York Bureaucrats Get Their Squirrel, P’Nut
State enforcers descend on a home with the pet social-media star.
Mark Longo: New York State Used Resources To Kill My Squirrel, Won't Fix Bridges
Mark Longo, owner of the martyred squirrel Peanut, spoke with Chris Cuomo about the oversteps of the state. "This was somebody out to get me," he said. "We moved to a small town to start a nonprofit animal rescue called Peanut's Freedom Farm.
Fans of P’nut the squirrel raise over $158K after beloved pet was euthanized by NY state: ‘Justice for Peanut!’
P’nut the Squirrel’s death has sparked an outpouring of donations with an online fundraising page raking in well over ...
Death of P‘Nut the squirrel prompts N.Y. lawmaker to introduce Peanut’s Law
A New York State Assemblyman has introduced a new law after an internet-famous squirrel was euthanized in Upstate New York.
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P’Nut Story Is Fauci-ism in a Nutshell
The New York state government seized P’Nut the pet squirrel and a pet raccoon named Fred. Shortly afterward, the two animals ...
P’nut the Squirrel’s heartbroken owner breaks down over almond in his pocket: ‘Just a little reminder’
Mark Longo said the pain over the state raid that killed his beloved P'nut the Squirrel resurfaced when he found an almond in ...
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NY officials seize P’Nut the squirrel from owner, sparking online petition and donations
Thousands are rallying behind the Instagram-famous pet’s owner, urging New York officials to return the squirrel.
How the Death of a Celebrity Squirrel Became a Republican Rallying Cry
After P’Nut and a raccoon named Fred were taken by wildlife agents and euthanized, Donald Trump and local candidates accused ...
Outrage over P’nut the Squirrel’s death continues with bomb threats called in at 10 NY state offices
The decision to euthanize popular pet P'nut the Squirrel continues to ruffle feathers, with bomb threats at state offices and ...