Mark Longo, who called Peanut the Squirrel his pet for this past seven years, described the New York's decision to seize and euthanize the wild animal turned social media star a "disgrace." "What happened today and what transpired throughout this week has been nothing short of a tragedy and a disgrace to the New York state,

The union representing DEC conservation officers said several licensed wildlife rehabilitators filed complaints about an illegal wildlife sanctuary.

A newly-discovered timeline shows that Peanut the squirrel’s euthanization was ordered days before the raid on his owner’s home.