New York Republicans are pushing a new law to protect animals after a beloved pet squirrel and internet star named P’Nut was taken and killed by state environmental officers late last year.

Image via Instagram Peanut The Squirrel owner says that he still hasn't been able to bury his beloved pet. Months after the squirrel was euthanized, the state still hasn't returned the rodent's ...

issued a statement Friday apologizing to New Yorkers for last fall’s heavy-handed — and heartless — treatment of beloved pets P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon. “We know that we ...