If you live on Twitter/X (or any of the social media platforms), you will likely have heard the story of Peanut the Squirrel.
Peanut has been a social media celebrity for seven years. An animal rescue nonprofit was built around him, saving hundreds of animals, from rodents to horses, from abuse, neglect, or simply bad luck. His story and his antics charmed millions of people, and helped people escape from the grittier and nastier realities of living in an unforgiving world.
🇺🇸 PEANUT THE SQUIRREL ARRESTED IN NYC!?
New York wildlife officers raided Mark Longo’s home, seizing his rescue squirrel Peanut after complaints about “unsafe squirrel housing” and “wildlife gone wild” hit the department.
Peanut is an internet sensation known for donning… pic.twitter.com/HEPB6VKuYC
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 1, 2024
Until the New York government…
