The bill was introduced to prevent another situation like one in New York where an illegal pet squirrel was taken and ...

A pet squirrel in Illinois can thrive in a suburban setting, provided there's ample space for climbing and exploration. It's important for owners to create a stimulating environment, mimicking the ...

What's beautiful and pure about kids is that they see animals as fellow living beings — friends. Our children aren't thinking ...

Peanut the Squirrel's owner has adopted a new pet, a dog named Howard, months after the squirrel died. Influencer Mark Longo's squirrel and raccoon died after they were seized by authorities in 2024.

Feb. 19—The fate of P'Nut the gray squirrel and Fred the raccoon — wild animals that became illegal domestic pets in upstate New York — moved 11 Republican lawmakers who want to make New ...

In the 1700s, colonial Americans were all about keeping wild animals as pets—none more popular than the humble squirrel. Even Benjamin Franklin had one, named Mongo (RIP, taken too soon by his ...

A state agency’s seizure and euthanasia of a New York man’s pet squirrel and raccoon ignited viral outrage in the fall — even drawing attention from the presidential campaign trail.

Spillane wants to prevent another situation like one in New York, where beloved Peanut the squirrel was taken from its owner and euthanized. Opponents say that keeping wildlife as pets is ...