1. New York Bureaucrats Get Their Squirrel, P'Nut.
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ANIMAL habitations , *STATE laws , *ANIMAL attacks , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection , *RACCOON - Abstract
Government agents raided Mark Longo's home in Pine City, New York, targeting his pet squirrel, P'Nut, and a raccoon named Fred. Despite Longo's nonprofit animal-rescue operation, the agents euthanized the animals to check for rabies after P'Nut allegedly bit one of them. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many viewing it as an example of abusive government behavior. The enforcement of state laws regarding wild animals in homes has raised questions about bureaucratic overreach and the treatment of animals in such situations. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024