Peanut the squirrel, a beloved pet and internet sensation, sentenced to death by the state of New York

Peanut, the internet-famous squirrel, was euthanized after the animal was confiscated in New York state earlier this week, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.

A seven-year-old rescue gray squirrel, commonly called “P’Nut”. Instagram, FacebookAND TikTokwas killed along with Fred the raccoon in order to test the animals for rabies – according to a statement obtained by the agency by WETM.

Peanut Ranger, Mark Longo found its way to Instagram to commemorate your beloved pet in the film.

Through tears, Longo, with his girlfriend at his side, said, “Peanut was the best thing that ever happened to us.”

“BETRAY MY BEST FRIEND. Thank you for the best 7 years of my life. Thank you for bringing so much joy to us and the world. I’m sorry I let you down, but thank you for everything,” Longo wrote in the caption of the post announcing Peanut’s death.

Longo also asked fans for financial help for his “legal battle” and non-profit work P’Nut Freedom Farm.

The DEC says Peanut, who was notably obedient and friendly in public life, bit one of its investigators on the hand during a seizure from his Elmira home on Wednesday.

“In addition, a person involved in the investigation was bitten by a squirrel. Both animals were euthanized for rabies testing. The animals are being tested for rabies and we strongly encourage anyone who has had contact with these animals to consult a doctor,” the DEC said in a statement, according to WETM.

Peanut was rescued by guardian Mark Longo after a Connecticut resident witnessed P’Nut’s mother being hit by a car.

Resilient and adorable, Peanut inspired Longo to move to upstate New York last year and found P’Nut’s Freedom Farm, an animal shelter and rescue.

On Wednesday, Peanut and Fred the raccoon, were taken over by the Department of Environmental Protection after multiple anonymous complaints about wild animals living in Longo’s home.

“Well internet, YOU WON,” Longo wrote in the caption after capturing the animals. “You took away one of the most amazing animals from me because of your selfishness.”

“To the group of people who called DEC: there is a special place in hell for you,” Longo added.

In a statement to The Post on Wednesday, DEC said it was responding to complaints about the species of rabies vector that was in the home, namely Fred’s raccoon.