On October 30, 2024, Peanut's life took a dramatic turn when officers from the NewYork State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) arrived at Mark's home and seized the squirrel.
NewYork officials seized and euthanized a pet squirrel named Peanut, causing outrage and support for owner Mark Longo. Peanut was a social media sensation and symbol for Longo's animal ...