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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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Baby Alligator Confiscated From Home By Spotsy Sheriff's Office Baby Alligator Confiscated From Home By Spotsy Sheriff's Office
Baby Alligator Confiscated From Home By Spotsy Sheriff's Office A baby alligator is settling into its new home at the Luray Zoo after being confiscated from a local resident. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said the county's animal control division confiscated the young animal. "These creatures are not native to Virginia and personal ownership without proper licensing is illegal throughout the Commonwealth," the sheriff's office said. The Luray Zoo A Rescue Zoo website says it's a privately owned facility operating as a haven for unwanted pets, retired zoo animals, and abused animals.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Kite Fight Crackdown: Fairfax County Puts Stop To Sharp-Stringed Game Kite Fight Crackdown: Fairfax County Puts Stop To Sharp-Stringed Game
Kite Fight Crackdown: Fairfax County Puts Stop To Sharp-Stringed Game Officials in Fairfax County are cracking down on a popular kite game involving sharp and dangerous strings. The Fairfax County Park Authority has banned "kite fighting" among its parks, citing an uptick of reports of harm to wildlife, vegetation, maintenance equipment and the inherent risks to public safety.  Individuals seen kite fighting will be asked to stop, and those who refuse or repeatedly violate this rule, may be banned from park use. "Kite fighting is noted for its super-sharp string used to attack and cut the lines of opposing kites," the FCPA explains. "Kite fighters …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
No Matter How Small: Fairfax Officer Restores Winged Victim Back To Health No Matter How Small: Fairfax Officer Restores Winged Victim Back To Health
No Matter How Small: Fairfax Officer Restores Winged Victim Back To Health Fairfax County Fire and Rescue recently saved a small bird suffering a medical emergency, officials said.The bird's savior gave it some fluids to restore it to better heath. Feeling up to flying, the bird was ready to take off after a nice treatment from the Fairfax officer.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Venomous Snake Saved By Deputy After Its Capture In Stafford Home Venomous Snake Saved By Deputy After Its Capture In Stafford Home
Venomous Snake Saved By Deputy After Its Capture In Stafford Home A Stafford County Sheriff's deputy was being praised by local residents for saving a venomous snake that made its way into a local home. Deputy E.M. Brooks carefully removed the snake, sparing its life, after it snuck into a garage of a townhouse in England Run Thursday, July 7. Stafford residents took to the Sheriff's Office Facebook page to express their gratitude to Deputy Brooks for relocating and saving the snake, rather than killing it.  "Thank you so much for relocating vs. killing," one user wrote.  "Even venomous snakes serve a huge purpose in our ecosystem. This is a beautif…

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by AJ Goldbloom