The squirrels dismayed human owner is now trying desperately to get him back.
Peanut had lived with Longo for the better part of a decade and has long starred in hisInstagramandTikTokvideos.
In more than a few videos, Peanut wears costumes.
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The Associated Pressreports thatthe officials also took Fred, a raccoon.
Well internet, you WON.
To the group of people who called DEC, theres a special place in hell for you.
Under New York law, it isillegal to keep a wild animalas a pet, squirrels included.
According to Longo, he rescued Peanut approximately seven years ago, after the squirrels mother died.
Longo hasstarted a petitionasking that Peanut be returned to the sanctuary.
It currently has over 18,000 signatures.
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