A wildlife protection amendment, sparked by the recent euthanization of a rehabilitated squirrel in Pine City, New York, aims to reform state protocols for handling sanctuary animals. New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (15th Assembly District, Long Island) introduced “Peanut’s Law: Humane Animal Protection Act” on November 2, 2024, to amend Section 11-0512 of New York’s Environmental Conservation Law. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Chemung County Health Department euthanized P’Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon on November 1, following their seizure from Mark Longo’s Pine City sanctuary. Officials reported receiving multiple public complaints alleging unsafe housing of … Continue reading New York’s ‘Peanut’s Law’ Post Squirrel Tragedy: Can This Act Stop Future Wildlife Euthanizations After $193,000 Raised for P’Nut’s Sanctuary?