Social media sensation ‘Peanut the Squirrel’ euthanized for rabies testing

Peanut the Squirrel, a pet of content creator Mark Longo, was euthanized by New York authorities for rabies testing after being seized from his home. Fans initiated a petition and fundraiser to save Peanut, but legal and health guidelines mandated euthanasia. Officials remind the public to contact licensed wildlife rehabilitators for injured or orphaned animals.