Mark Longo, who called Peanut the Squirrel his pet for this past seven years, described the New York's decision to seize and euthanize the wild animal turned social media star a "disgrace." "What happened today and what transpired throughout this week has been nothing short of a tragedy and a disgrace to the New York state,

According to the DEC and the Chemung County Department of Health, Fred and Peanut were euthanized after a person involved with the investigation was bitten by Peanut.

Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon were confiscated and euthanized that week, here’s how the incident became political.

Fans have been in an uproar since internet sensation Peanut the squirrel was seized from his owner's home and euthanized by New York officials this week, over what they say was the unfair killing of a beloved family member.

Social media users are mourning the loss of the beloved social media star Peanut the Squirrel after he was euthanized on Friday. Peanut, or PNUT, was a rescue squirrel who lived with his owner content creator Mark Longo for seven years.

A New York State Assemblyman has introduced a new law after an internet-famous squirrel was euthanized in Upstate New York.

It has not been announced that the bomb threats correlate with the seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel.