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BELOVED PETS Seized: New York Faces Outrage Over Squirrel and Raccoon

BELOVED PETS Seized: New York Faces Outrage Over Squirrel and Raccoon

Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner are suing New York State after authorities seized their pet squirrel, Peanut, and raccoon, Fred. The Department of Environmental Conservation raided their Pine City home on October 30, citing rabies concerns. The couple accuses the state of government overreach and rights violations.

Authorities euthanized Peanut and Fred to test for rabies, despite allegedly knowing the animals were healthy. Longo and Bittner claim the tests were “unfounded” and “unjustified.” They argue that officials invaded their privacy during the raid.

Peanut was a social media sensation with over 532,000 Instagram followers before his seizure. His popularity has drawn attention to this legal battle against New York State’s actions. The case highlights concerns about government intervention in private animal ownership.

The state justified its actions by stating an agent was bitten during the raid, necessitating rabies testing. However, Longo and Bittner maintain that this reasoning is flawed given prior knowledge of the animals’ health status.

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