squirrels
'SNL' interviews P'Nut's widow after shock death of beloved squirrel
November 17, 2024 | 2:46am"Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update tacked the P'Nut the squirrel saga this week-- at it brought his "widow" on to discuss the controversy surrounding the euthanizing of the beloved pet...
SCOTUS justice shout-outs P'Nut the Squirrel in speech about government overreach
November 15, 2024 | 2:54am“I’ve just seen too many cases like that. ... Yes, I’m speaking of P’Nut the squirrel.”
The DEC's response to P'Nut killing is as bureaucratic as it gets
November 14, 2024 | 6:15amP'Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon were marked for euthanization before the raid on their owners' home on Oct. 30.
Bombshell twist casts doubt on NY's P’Nut claims — and reveals squirrel was marked for decapitation from the start
November 12, 2024 | 4:47pmP’Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon did not have rabies, officials announced -- as it was revealed the animals were marked for death and decapitation days before they were...
Lead investigator behind P'Nut the Squirrel's death ID'd as NY state probes critter's demise
November 9, 2024 | 7:15amThe state is probing how its agents bungled the hours-long raid on an upstate New York home that led to the death of internet-famous squirrel P'Nut.
P'Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon honored at hometown memorial: 'We won’t let them die in vain'
November 8, 2024 | 10:57pmHundreds gathered inside an Elmira, NY, bar on Friday, for a memorial service for the dearly departed P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon.
Heartbroken owner of P'Nut, the squirrel seized and killed by NY, says case of wild government overreach may have helped Trump
November 8, 2024 | 6:17pm“The Democrats have been completely silent. They haven't said a word, ” Mark Longo told The Post.
Squirrel spotted onstage before Kamala Harris' concession speech — and internet thinks it's the ghost of P’nut
November 7, 2024 | 8:05amA squirrel was spotted running across the stage just moments before Vice President Kamala gave her concession speech Wednesday -- sending social media into a spin as users quipped it...
P'Nut the squirrel's caretaker fears animal was decapitated by NYS as he plans funeral and lawsuit
November 6, 2024 | 6:28pmP'Nut's grieving owner Mark Longo told The Post he's planning a lawsuit againt the state Department of Environmental Conservation after they raided his home, took the squirrel away and euthanized...
P'nut the Squirrel meets his tragic end: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 5, 2024
November 5, 2024 | 12:23pmThe Issue: The euthanasia of P’Nut, a squirrel famous on social media for his various antics, in New York. I just read the story about New York’s most wanted, P’Nut,...
P'Nut the Squirrel's killing shows even cute critters aren't safe in New York
November 5, 2024 | 9:21amEverything's utterly upside down in New York, and not even fluffy woodland creatures are safe.
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan call P’nut killing proof America is no longer the land of the free
November 5, 2024 | 8:05amElon Musk urged Americans to mobilize following the killing of Internet sensation, P'nut the Squirrel, telling voters they should "Go out there and vote for P'nut" on Election Day.
Outrage over P'nut the Squirrel's death continues with bomb threats called in at 10 NY state offices
November 4, 2024 | 7:02pmThe decision to euthanize popular pet P'nut the Squirrel continues to ruffle feathers, with bomb threats at state offices and outrage from high-profile celebs.
P'nut the squirrel's heartbroken owner breaks down over almond in his pocket
November 4, 2024 | 1:47pmMark Longo said the pain over the state raid that killed his beloved P'nut the Squirrel resurfaced when he found an almond in his pocket.
JD Vance says Trump is 'fired up' over death of P'nut the Squirrel: 'The Elon Musk of squirrels'
November 4, 2024 | 10:06amRepublican vice presidential candidate JD Vance revealed Sunday that the former president was "fired up" after the furry Internet sensation was euthanized by New York state officials last week.
Fans of P'nut the squirrel raise over $158K after beloved pet was euthanized by NY state: 'Justice for Peanut!'
November 4, 2024 | 8:46amP’nut the Squirrel's death has sparked an outpouring of donations with an online fundraising page raking in well over $157,000 cash just days after the furry Internet sensation was euthanized by...
Who ratted out P'nut the squirrel? Grieving owners have their theory -- and it's a rich one
November 3, 2024 | 7:04pmThe squirrel's death sparked so much outrage that it prompted a state lawmaker to propose legislation to improve animal-rights statutes, calling the bill "Peanuts Law: Humane Animal Protection Act."
P'nut the Squirrel's grieving family gives tearful statement on TikTok: 'I'm sad, I'm disgusted'
November 2, 2024 | 8:27pmThe owner of P'nut the Squirrel gave a tearful statement on TikTok, Saturday about the tiny creature’s death at the hands of New York State officials.
P'nut the Squirrel's grieving owner recounts traumatic 5-hour raid in which he was treated like a 'terrorist' by state officials
November 2, 2024 | 4:21pmOn Wednesday, DEC officials, along with reps from the Health Department, came to Mark Longo's home in Pine City, NY unannounced.
Anti-Trump website falls for fake statement about P'nut the Squirrel's death
November 2, 2024 | 2:23pmMediaite fell for a statement from the former president that appeared to decry the death of internet-famous squirrel Peanut.