The DEC and the Chemung County officials have said the squirrel and raccoon were euthanized so they could be tested for rabies after Peanut ... negative. Chemung County Executive Chris Moss said ...
While authorities cited public health concerns as justification, the negative ... Officials claimed Peanut the Squirrel bit a worker, leading to its euthanasia for rabies testing.
Peanut the Squirrel, a beloved pet who was an internet sensation before it was confiscated and then killed by New York state officials, was found to be rabies-free after it was euthanized in order ...