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The case of the popular pet and social media personality, the Squirrel Peanut , who had millions of fans on Instagram, with more than 700,000 followers, has caused a furor and resulted in many discussions after the New York authorities impounded and euthanized the animal on October 30, 2024. The squirrel , along with a raccoon named Fred, was stolen from the house of Mark Longo in Pine City, New York, following complaints about illegal possession of wildlife. The event that led to the ... A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal “won’t go unheard.” Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized by officers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, his owner Mark Longo has announced. New York 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 sanctuary.