Earlier today it was reported that the owners of a world famous squirrel named Peanut had their home raided by New York officials, who took both their pet squirrel and raccoon and then killed them.
When asked why this happened, Mark Longo and his wife Daniela said they have no idea, but that they had to wait for five hours as New York officials raiding their home as if they were drug dealers.
Here’s what they told TMZ:
The owners of #Peanut the squirrel are going nuclear on government officials in New York, accusing the state of abusing power and wasting taxpayer funds to seize and kill their pet. Watch their full interview on @TMZLive here: https://t.co/1rXzVTABx1 pic.twitter.com/rtHpBOl14x
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 1, 2024
TMZ is since reporting that they are pursuing legal action against their county and state over this:
The owners of Peanut the squirrel are still in an emotional whirlwind after their beloved social media star was seized and euthanized by authorities in New York … and now they’re readying to fight back, TMZ is told.
Mark Longo and his wife, Daniela, tell us they are already in the process of legal action … but they cannot give too many more details at this point. But ML makes it crystal clear … “Peanut did not die in vain!”
Their story went national after they accused the state of abusing power and wasting taxpayer funds to seize and kill Peanut — all because of some anonymous claims … which ML says were all total BS.
Since that time … the couple has been inundated with messages on social media — people sharing their sorrow over the news, and their anger over the allegations.
Mark tells us his heart is broken … but also full of warmth over the outpouring of support from strangers all over the country, which he believes will help get the answers he is demanding of county and state officials.
Mark previously told TMZ … officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation showed up at his doorstep Wednesday with a search warrant signed by 4 state agencies and a judge.
Peanut and one of the couple’s pet raccoons were taken away … both have since been euthanized as a result of rabies testing.
Peanut happily lived with him for 7 years, spreading joy on the internet with funny and wholesome videos, becoming his best friend in the process, he told us.
Mark makes it clear … little Peanut will be avenged — in this life, or the next.
A New York Congressman blasted Democrat officials for raiding this home while they “look the other way as violent felons and terrorists cross our border and make themselves at home in our neighborhoods”:
Rep. Marc Molinaro on Peanut the Squirrel:
“They’ll invade and tear apart your home to seize a pet squirrel but look the other way as violent felons and terrorists cross our border and make themselves at home in our neighborhoods.” pic.twitter.com/KVk3nXREZA
— Reese Gorman (@reesejgorman) November 2, 2024
