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New York state could owe $10 million for internet famous P’Nut the Squirrel’s execution

Social media star Peanut, also known as P'nut, and a raccoon named Fred, were euthanized by officials last year

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025

Did Peanut need to die? New details emerge in social media squirrel drama

Peanut came to represent more than just a pet squirrel

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Coinbase Effect: $PNUT Memecoin Surges After Exchange Announces Listing Plan

$PNUT is coming to Coinbase, and the token, based on euthanized squirrel Peanut, couldn't contain its excitement, surging nearly 20% in the past day.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

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Top 10 People Who Went Viral In 2024: Hawk Tuah Girl, Turkish Hitman, And More

2024 has been a year that has truly shown the power that social media has in catapulting people from all walks of life to stardom and fame, as well as infamy and ridicule. The post Top 10 People Who Went Viral In 2024: Hawk Tuah Girl, Turkish Hitman, And More…

Bored Panda · Dec 10, 2024

Family of Internet-Famous Squirrel to Sue New York, Claiming Agents 'Executed' Pet And Fabricated Evidence to Justify Killing

The family of P'Nut, the internet-famous squirrel killed last month, is gearing up to avenge his death by suing New York's Department of Environmental Conservation.

Latin Times · Nov 27, 2024

Woman Speaks Out After Entire Internet Accuses Her Of Having Peanut The Squirrel Euthanized

The viral case of Peanut the Squirrel, euthanized late last month, led to a finger-pointing game between two women in an animal rehab Facebook group. The post Woman Speaks Out After Entire Internet Accuses Her Of Having Peanut The Squirrel Euthanized first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 13, 2024

Peanut the squirrel tests negative for rabies after death

The state Department of Environmental Conservation took the squirrel and a raccoon named Fred

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

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Squirrels, whales, bears: why is the road to the White House strewn with dead animals?

Reports of casual cruelty to animals during the presidential race are more about gaining votes than concern for their welfare

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024

RIP Peanut the squirrel. At least he wasn’t flushed away like Pebbles the hamster

There was outrage when officials euthanised Peanut as a possible rabies risk. But he’s just the latest emotional support animal to meet a grisly end

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

Peanut the Squirrel owner denies using pet’s death to promote OnlyFans

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon were taken from their unlicensed owner and euthanized on October 30

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

New York Lawmaker Seeks Justice for Influencer Squirrel with 'Peanut's Law,' Calls for Launch of 'Thorough Investigation'

A Long Island lawmaker is calling for legal reform and a thorough investigation following the euthanization of a pet squirrel who found fame on social media.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024

'Most Hated Girl on the Internet' Gets Death Threats After Being Falsely Accused of Snitching on Instagram-Famous Squirrel: 'It Wasn't Me'

A woman named Monica Kessler claimed that she has been receiving death threats because people are confusing her for the person who snitched on Peanut.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024

Elon Musk joins a chorus of conservatives turning the euthanized ‘Peanut the squirrel’ into a symbol of ‘government overreach’

The internet-famous squirrel was seized by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Wednesday over safety and legal concerns.

Fortune · Nov 4, 2024

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with a euthanized pet squirrel?

Over the weekend, the billionaire entrepreneur posted roughly 20 times about the animal, using its alleged ‘martyrdom’ to push claims of Democratic authoritarianism

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

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Reason · Nov 4, 2024

Government Goons Murder Internet-Famous Squirrel

Peanut the Squirrel charmed a large internet audience that helped fund an animal sanctuary. Then the government seized him.

Bored Panda · Nov 4, 2024

Peanut The Squirrel’s Owner Says He Was Treated Like A “Terrorist” During “Raid” To Seize Pet

“They treated me like I was a terrorist. They ransacked my house for five hours," said Mark Longo after Peanut the Squirrel was euthanized. The post Peanut The Squirrel’s Owner Says He Was Treated Like A “Terrorist” During “Raid” To Seize Pet first appeared on Bored Panda.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024

Trump Campaign Claims Death of Influencer Squirrel Is Proof Democrats Don't 'Want Us to Have Pets'

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance used the euthanization of the famous pet squirrel Peanut as evidence that the government did not want citizens maintaining pets at a rally in North Carolina.

International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2024

Elon Musk And NY Congressman Condemn Peanut The Squirrel's Death: 'It's Not OK For The Government To Kill Your Pets!'

Elon Musk and NY Congressman Nick Langworthy have condemned the government's actions after Peanut the Squirrel was seized and euthanised, calling it a severe overreach and violation of personal freedoms.

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Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024

Elon Musk mourns death of Peanut the squirrel and calls New York state 'wrong' to euthanise him

Twitter owner wades into euthanised squirrel row after famous pet put down

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

He took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star. Then authorities euthanized it

A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal won't go without a response

International Business Times UK · Nov 2, 2024

Misguided Priorities? NY Officials Euthanise 'Harmless' Peanut The Squirrel But Struggle To Control Violent Illegal Immigrants

New York officials euthanised Instagram-famous Peanut the Squirrel over rabies concerns, sparking public outrage as critics argue the state overlooks more pressing issues like rising crime and gang violence under sanctuary policies.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home

An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut is dead after being seized by New York state from his caretakers' home

Bored Panda · Nov 1, 2024

“Feels So Unjust”: Fans Devastated After Famous Squirrel Is Seized And Euthanized By Authorities

"It has been a horrible nightmare." Peanut, the squirrel who became a social media sensation, was forcibly euthanized after being diagnosed with rabies by New York authorities. The post “Feels So Unjust”: Fans Devastated After Famous Squirrel Is Seized And Euthanized By Authorities first appeared on Bored Panda.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2024

The Peanut the Squirrel confiscation and controversy, explained

This has blown up on social media.

Latin Times · Nov 1, 2024

Owner of Influencer Squirrel Loses Pet, Lashes Out at Instagram Users Who Snitched to Cops: 'There's a Special Place in Hell for You'

An animal lover is lashing out on Instagram after his social media famous squirrel was seized by authorities in a raid of his property.

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