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Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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More Rabid Raccoons Found In Boston More Rabid Raccoons Found In Boston
More Rabid Raccoons Found In Boston A fifth raccoon has tested positive in Boston for rabies, Boston Animal Care and Control announced on Facebook Friday, Aug. 18.  This one was found near Hillside Avenue in Mission Hill. Three others were found in Jamaica Plain, and another was picked up in Roslindale.  Rabies is transmitted through scratches and bites from infected animals. Animals infected with the virus are aggressive and may attack.  So far, no humans have contracted the virus. Rabies is treatable if you seek medical attention promptly. If not, it is nearly 100 percent fatal, according to the Wo…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community
Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community A small, furry mammal that is considered a high-risk animal for rabies transmission is causing a town's police department and Board of Health to attempt to locate a person who handled one such critter.  An unknown person is said to have picked up a woodchuck, found at John George Ice Cream in Dartmouth around 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, and placed it in a cardboard box, according to Christopher Michaud, Director of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The woodchuck escaped the box by the time animal control arrived, meaning that the woodchuck cannot be tested for rabies.  The per…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant
Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant A fox found in Gloucester tested positive earlier this month for rabies, and state and local officials are asking people to stay vigilant outdoors.  The Massachusetts Public Health Department said the fox was found near 86 Concord St. on Aug. 10.  Anyone who thinks they may have come in contact with the animal should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800 immediately.  Rabies is transferred through bites, scratches, and saliva and can make an animal aggressive and confrontational. Anyone who takes their pet on walks should take note of wil…

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by Josh Lanier