Last year, New York state authorities seized and euthanized an Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut and a raccoon named Fred. In New York, it’s illegal to keep animals like squirrels and raccoons as ...

The fate of P’Nut the gray squirrel and Fred the raccoon — wild animals that became illegal domestic pets in upstate New York — moved 11 Republican lawmakers who want to make New Hampshire a state ...

NH lawmakers filed over 1,000 bills in the 2025 legislative session and, hidden behind headline issues like the budget and education freedom accounts, some more unique bills were considered. They ...

The high-profile seizure of a pet squirrel and raccoon in New York prompted New Hampshire lawmakers to consider allowing some exotic pets Last fall, New York state authorities seized a pet squirrel ...

A state agency’s seizure and euthanasia of a New York man’s pet squirrel and raccoon ignited viral outrage in the fall — even drawing attention from the presidential campaign trail. Now, a group of ...

They finally realized they were nuts. New York officials issued a mea culpa Friday over the seizure and slaughter of beloved P’Nut the squirrel — but the months-late apology has rankled the tragic ...