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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 ...
Peanut the Squirrel’s killers admit, ‘We can do better’
In a statement issued late last week, Lefton sought to end the controversy that erupted in late October when the “rescued” animals were seized from their owner and euthanized to check for rabies when ...
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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 ...
P’Nut the squirrel’s grieving owner slams NY’s months-late boilerplate apology — and still doesn’t have beloved pet’s remains
Five months of not knowing why Peanut was killed. Five months, and we still don’t have the whereabouts of Peanut’s and Fred’s ...
Squirrel's viral fame sparks new animal sanctuary legislation in New York
The viral story of Peanut the squirrel, who was seized and euthanized by the NYSDEC is inspiring new legislation to protect animal sanctuaries.
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‘The Squirrels’ at convergence-continuum is a Tough Nut to Crack
Let’s examine wealth inequality… through the lens of squirrels.
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Editorial: Squirrelly contrition
The state agency has said it gave "careful consideration" to community input (nearly all of which pleaded for the landfill's ...