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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

It's not for it's safety, it's so it doesn't spread any diseases. It sucks, but it's not a pet and the guy who captured that poor thing is completely at fault here.

[–] atlas 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

it was an entirely indoor pet, as he had it since it was a baby. he tried releasing it, but the squirrel came back to his porch, injured, and seeking help.

in another thread someone mentioned he had it for 7 years. 7 years of being indoors, rabies was never a concern, and yet they still took him. not to mention the man runs an animal sanctuary, and is no stranger to caring for animals.

cruelty was the point.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

As it always is when cops are involved.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Don’t think he had it for seven years.

[–] atlas 3 points 2 weeks ago

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/instagram-famous-squirrel-peanut-euthanized-new-york-state-rcna178473

Peanut had been living with owner Mark Longo for seven years, since Longo said he saw Peanut's mother get hit by a car in New York City.

literally took 2 minutes to find. glad you are commenting with your feelings though, very constructive.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Nah. The assholes that killed it are.