Image via Instagram Peanut the Squirrel's death has shocked many and caused outrage all across the internet. New York officials euthanized the viral animal along with Fred the Raccoon after seizing both from their home.

Peanut's owner Mark Longo told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo that he is "appalled" that New York uses resources to kill a raccoon and squirrel.

Peanut — a 7-year-old squirrel owned by Mark and Daniela Longo — was euthanized by New York state officials last week and everyone is ticked.

Peanut the Squirrel's owner, Mark Longo, shares a tearful message on Instagram, after his pet squirrel and raccoon were euthanized by authorities. The internet-famous wildlife animals were confiscated by Department of Environmental Conservation officials,

Fans have been in an uproar since internet sensation Peanut the squirrel was seized from his owner's home and euthanized by New York officials this week, over what they say was the unfair killing of a beloved family member.

Bomb threats have been made to eight DEC facilities across the state of New York following the death of Peanut the Squirrel.

The plight of an Instagram-famous pet squirrel that was euthanised by New York wildlife officials has become a campaign talking point two days before the US presidential election. Donald Trump's running mate,

P’nut, an Instagram-famous squirrel that was seized and euthanized by New York state, has entered the political fray, with Republicans saying its killing is representative of “Democratic overreach.” “Our government will let in 16,