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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
New York state could owe $10M for internet famous P'Nut the Squirrel's execution
The owners of P'Nut the Squirrel are reportedly seeking $10million in damages from the State of New York after the social media star was euthanized last year. Peanut, also known as P'nut, and a raccoon named Fred, lived at a New York sanctuary run by Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner at their home in Southport, Chemung County. Both animals were executed after local and state officials took them away in a raid last year. The couple has filed a lawsuit in the New York Court of Claims, arguing that the execution of their pets was a 'senseless act of violence' and 'obscene demonstration of government abuse,' according to court documents obtained by the New York Post. Peanut gained tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms. Online videos show the squirrel skittering on Longo's shoulders, holding and eating waffles and wearing a tiny cowboy hat. In October last year, the Department of Environmental Conservation raided the couple's home to seize Peanut and Fred. According to the agency, they had received several complaints about illegally keeping animals in an unsafe environment. Officials seized the animals, when Peanut bit a state wildlife biologist through a thick leather glove, prompting rabies concerns. Both animals were subsequently euthanized and later tested negative for rabies. News of their deaths made headlines around the world. Longo and Bittner filed a separate suit on June 27 in Chemung County Supreme Court against the county and more than 30 individuals from local and state government over the incident. The couple argues they have suffered emotional trauma and financial losses since the deaths of their pets, according to both lawsuits, the Post reports. Longo said he found Peanut years ago in New York City after the animal's mother was hit by a car. It's against New York state law to possess a wild animal without a license, though Longo and Bittner took steps last year to become wildlife rehabilitators. On October 30, Longo claimed he was trying to get the proper licensing for Peanut to be certified as an educational animal. However, he had failed to comply with state laws that require owners to get a license for a wild animal in time. The Associated Press contributed reporting
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
New York state could owe $10 million for internet famous P'Nut the Squirrel's execution
The owners of P'Nut the Squirrel are reportedly seeking $10million in damages from the State of New York after the social media star was euthanized last year. Peanut, also known as P'nut, and a raccoon named Fred, lived at a New York sanctuary run by Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner at their home in Southport, Chemung County. Both animals were executed after local and state officials took them away in a raid last year. The couple has filed a lawsuit in the New York Court of Claims, arguing that the execution of their pets was a 'senseless act of violence' and 'obscene demonstration of government abuse,' according to court documents obtained by the New York Post. Peanut gained tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms. Online videos show the squirrel skittering on Longo's shoulders, holding and eating waffles and wearing a tiny cowboy hat. In October last year, the Department of Environmental Conservation raided the couple's home to seize Peanut and Fred. According to the agency, they had received several complaints about illegally keeping animals in an unsafe environment. Officials seized the animals, when Peanut bit a state wildlife biologist through a thick leather glove, prompting rabies concerns. Both animals were subsequently euthanized and later tested negative for rabies. News of their deaths made headlines around the world. Longo and Bittner filed a separate suit on June 27 in Chemung County Supreme Court against the county and more than 30 individuals from local and state government over the incident. The couple argues they have suffered emotional trauma and financial losses since the deaths of their pets, according to both lawsuits, the Post reports. Longo said he found Peanut years ago in New York City after the animal's mother was hit by a car. It's against New York state law to possess a wild animal without a license, though Longo and Bittner took steps last year to become wildlife rehabilitators. On October 30, Longo claimed he was trying to get the proper licensing for Peanut to be certified as an educational animal. However, he had failed to comply with state laws that require owners to get a license for a wild animal in time.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Yahoo
Owner likely won't face charges in Alabama dog attack that killed 7-year-old
CLANTON − Nine dogs have been euthanized as part of the investigation into a fatal dog mauling in Chilton County where a seven-year-old boy died. And the owner likely won't be facing criminal charges, the sheriff said. Deputies went to the County Road 147 area near Calera on July 22 about 6:10 p.m. and found that the child had suffered serious injuries as the result of an attack "... by one or more aggressive dogs," a post on the Chilton County Sheriff's Office Facebook page states. The child was taken for medical treatment but died from their injuries, the post states. The owner of the nine dogs has cooperated with the investigation, surrendered the animals and will likely not face charges, said Sheriff John Shearon. The dogs were on their owner's property when the attack occurred, he said. The boy was riding an all-terrain vehicle at the time, the Shearon said. He declined to release more specific information, citing the ongoing investigation. "When we are through with the investigation, we will present it to the grand jury," Shearon said. "That's standard procedure in a case like this, especially where you have the death of the child." More: Wetumpka man dies after Wednesday crash: State police The following is a list of the dogs that were euthanized: Male, six months old, shepherd mix, 34 pounds. Male, six months old, pit bull terrier mix, 31.5 pounds. Male, six months old, shepherd mix, 26 pounds. Female, one and a half years old, Labrador retriever mix, 25 pounds. Male, two year old, hound mix, 36 pounds. Female, six months old, Labrador retriever mix, 28 pounds. Female, six months old pit bull terrier mix, 24 pounds. Female, three years old, pit bull terrier/Akita mix, 60 pounds. Male, two and a half years old, shepherd mix, 48 pounds. The investigation may never point to which dogs were involved in the attack, Shearon said. "There were a total of 11 dogs on the property," he said. "One was in the house and one was tied up. So we know they couldn't have been part of the attack." Chilton County has a law that bars dogs from running at large. "The dogs were on the owner's property. They had not been deemed vicious in the past," Shearon said. "So they were not running at large." More: Rep. Terri Sewell condemns Congress' actions canceling massive Montgomery grant Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@ To support his work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Dog owner likely won't face charges in Chilton County fatal mauling
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘We Are Devastated': Starting Over Euthanized After Pulling Up In United Nations Stakes
'We Are Devastated': Starting Over Euthanized After Pulling Up In United Nations Stakes originally appeared on Paulick Report. Grade 2 winner Starting Over was humanely euthanized by the track veterinarian after sustaining a right-hind fetlock injury in the G2 United Nations Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park, reports the Thoroughbred Daily News. The 8-year-old gray gelding raced near the back of the field of the 1 ⅜-mile turf event before being pulled up by Umberto Rispoli prior to the final to the Equibase chart, Starting Over was transported off the track in an equine ambulance.'He [Starting Over] did not make it,' trainer Brittany Russell told TDN. 'We are devastated. We thank Umberto [Rispoli] for getting him pulled up quickly and the on-track veterinarians for rushing to his aid. It's been a tough 24 hours for the team.' Starting Over was owned by Nice Guys Stables and had his first start for the Russell barn in April. When in the care of Michael Maker, Starting Over won the G2 Mac Diarmida Stakes in Guys Stables claimed Starting Over for $75,000 in September 2020 from a 1 1/16-mile maiden claiming race at Belmont Park on the inner turf. Starting Over won $570,145 and five races across 28 Liam's Map and out of Vanishing (Lemon Drop Kid), Starting Over was bred by George Strawbridge more at This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
CTV News
13-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Horse euthanized following Saturday chuckwagon races at Calgary Stampede
A horse from Chad Fike's team was euthanized Saturday night following the eighth heat of the 2025 Rangeland Derby at the Calgary Stampede. An injured horse was euthanized following the chuckwagon races Saturday night at the Calgary Stampede. Stampede CEO Joel Cowley confirmed the incident in a Sunday press conference. 'Last night, there was an unfortunate incident,' Cowley said. 'Chad Fike, in the eighth heat of the Rangeland Derby, had a right wheel horse -a horse named Rider - suffer a fracture to his left front cannon bone. 'Upon consulting with the veterinarian on the track, it was decided that the most humane thing to do would be to euthanize that animal. 'Our condolences go out to the Fike family for their loss.' Fike pulled up during the eighth heat and received no time. The race was shown on tape delay on television and there was no mention of the incident on the broadcast apart from mentioning that Fike didn't finish. 'Prevent more suffering and deaths': VHS Sunday morning, Vancouver Humane Society campaign director Emily Pickett issued a statement, calling for the rodeo and chuckwagon races 'to be removed from the Stampede program to prevent more suffering and deaths.' Animal cruelty protest, Calgary, July 6, 2025 Animal rights activists protested rodeo and chuckwagon events at the Calgary Stampede Sunday afternoon. (Jordany Kanygin, CTV Calgary) 'The Stampede has built a careful narrative claiming organizers care about animal welfare, but animals die almost every single year. It's simply not worth the risk. If they truly cared, the so-called Half-Mile of Hell would be a thing of the past,' Pickett added. Sunday afternoon, Animal Justice issued a release calling for the Calgary Humane Society, which is responsible for enforcing Alberta's animal protection laws within the city, to investigate the incident and 'hold those responsible for causing distress, injury, and suffering accountable.' 'It is 2025, but these completely preventable killings continue to happen,' said Camille Labchuk, lawyer and executive director at Animal Justice. 'It's absurd that Stampede organizers permit this brutal spectacle to continue where horses are doomed to die nearly every year.' Saturday night's horse death was the first one of the 2025 Stampede. This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. With files from CTV's Jordan Kanygin
