the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the beloved rescue squirrel Peanut, who captured the hearts of over half a million Instagram fans, has passed away, leaving many heartbroken after New York authorities seized and euthanized him last week. The squirrel’s owner, Mark Longo, had cared for Peanut for seven years, but keeping a wild animal as a pet is illegal in New York. Despite an online petition amassing over 50,000 signatures in support of Peanut, the authorities ultimately moved forward with their decision.
