In October 2024, Peanut was taken from his loving family in Pine City, NY, and needlessly euthanized during a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) investigation. The beloved pet squirrel and internet star's death was the result of an overreach by the DEC and should never have happened. Peanut's Law aims to prevent something like Peanut's tragic euthanization from happening again.
Sign this petition to demand the immediate passage of Peanut's Law to ensure no animal suffers the same fate!
Despite being a cherished member of the family and a popular social media figure, Peanut was not given the opportunity for a fair review or a chance for his family to prove he was not a threat. The result was a heartbreaking and senseless death, and the DEC's actions sparked outrage across the state.
Peanut's Law would prevent tragedies like this by establishing a 72-hour waiting period before any animal is euthanized, giving owners time to appeal and ensuring that decisions are not rushed. The law would also guarantee that animal owners are entitled to an administrative hearing before any animal is seized, protecting animals from unjustified removal.
This is a critical moment for animal rights in New York. Peanut's death was a wake-up call, and Peanut's Law is the solution. It's time to put protections in place to prevent overreaching decisions that result in unnecessary harm to animals.
Sign the petition to demand the New York State Legislature pass Peanut's Law!
