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,

According to the DEC and the Chemung County Department of Health, Fred and Peanut were euthanized after a person involved with the investigation was bitten by Peanut.

Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon were confiscated and euthanized that week, here’s how the incident became political.

It has not been announced that the bomb threats correlate with the seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel.

Peanut, a small wild creature, was taken from the home of Mark Longo after he failed to obtain a proper license.

Bomb threats have been made to eight DEC facilities across the state of New York following the death of Peanut the Squirrel.

Wildlife rehabilitators can legally care for injured or sick squirrels, but the animals can't be pets in many states.

A New York State Assemblyman has introduced a new law after an internet-famous squirrel was euthanized in Upstate New York.