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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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by Michael Mashburn
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Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed
Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed Shelter space has hit capacity at the Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control Center (AACACC), prompting free adoption fees for all available dogs effective immediately.  The shelter has reached the limit of its ability to care for and house the animals they currently have, leaving no space for the dogs that continue to come in every day, according to an AACACC spokesperson. "Throughout the United States, many public, open-access shelters like ours that must accept all pets brought to them from their jurisdictions are experiencing capacity issues," Catlett said. “Our own shelter is…

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by Annie DeVoe