Instagram-famous squirrel seized by authorities in New York. His rescuer is fighting to get him back

[skye]

 

[JWBooth]

 

[skye]

 

[DonGlock26]

Now Vance trolls the dimocraps over the squirrel

Sweet!!

 

[SeaMajor7]

I'm going to put this here before this thread meets the fate of the other one.
Trump is going to meet with the family, allegedly....
Peanut and Fred are martyrs

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

The fact that the authorities would waste this much time, money, and effort to terrorize a family, for over 5 hours, because of a squirrel, should enrage everyone with a sense of morality.

This case is beyond absurd, it verges on truly being evil.

They showed a news story on this last night and the guy has an animal rescue sanctuary on what looked like a farm. So I don't get who his neighbors are or why they complained although I was under the impression think it's standard procedure to euthanize the animal if they have access to it when treating a human for rabies. I was mistaken though. The other thing is that if the animal was sick, his owner would be the first person to recognize that something was off with Peanut because in the news story, we was sitting on his owner's shoulder and climbing up & down his arm so it's obvious that he squirrel was very domesticated.

I would bet my last dollar that whoever reported him did so out of vengeance since euthanizing Peanut was not absolutely necessary:

Here’s how rabies exposure and testing are typically approached in cases involving wild animals, particularly rodents:​

1. Rabies Risk in Squirrels and Small Rodents:
   • Squirrels, along with other small rodents (like mice and rats), are generally considered to be very low risk for rabies in most parts of the world.
   • According to the CDC and many health departments, small rodents are rarely, if ever, found to be infected with rabies. As a result, routine rabies testing is usually not recommended for these animals following a bite, and euthanizing a squirrel to test for rabies is uncommon unless specific local circumstances suggest otherwise.
2. Rabies Testing Process:
   • When rabies testing is warranted, it requires testing brain tissue, which can only be done after euthanizing the animal.
   • For animals with a higher risk of rabies (like raccoons, bats, foxes, and skunks), euthanasia and testing may be more standard practice if they bite someone.
3. Post-Bite Protocols Without Testing:
   • In cases where rabies testing isn’t pursued (for example, with a squirrel bite), the person bitten can still consider post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if a healthcare provider feels it’s necessary.
   • Generally, if a healthcare provider assesses the bite as low-risk for rabies, they may recommend cleaning the wound and possibly monitoring for signs of infection without further intervention.
4. When Euthanasia May Be Considered:
   • In rare cases where a rodent or squirrel exhibits unusual or aggressive behavior, a local health department might decide testing is appropriate, though it would be atypical.

In Summary:​

In most cases, euthanizing a squirrel for rabies testing is not necessary due to the low risk of rabies in small rodents. Health professionals often manage the situation by addressing the wound and potentially monitoring without testing, though they can recommend post-exposure treatment if there are concerns.​

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

Is she the one who was allegedly bitten by Peanut?

 

[JWBooth]

They showed a news story on this last night and the guy has an animal rescue sanctuary on what looked like a farm. So I don't get who his neighbors are or why they complained

The snitch lives a thousand miles away, I'm embarrassed to say here in Texas. It appears that the squirrel was getting more clicks on social media than were her efforts as a photographer.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

And why did they claim that she "anonymously" called in the complaint?

 

[JWBooth]

Is she the one who was allegedly bitten by Peanut?

No, peanut bit one of it's captors, as animals do when it is defending itself.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

No, peanut bit one of it's captors, as animals do when it is defending itself.

So the raid wasn't "in response" to someone being bitten.

This is really sad, and stupid and infuriating because it was so unnecessary

 

[JWBooth]

I want a government small enough to have neither the time nor the resources to conduct a 5 hour raid over a pet squirrel.

 

[Oddball]

 

[SeaMajor7]

This whole episode is such a GLARING metaphor of what the demented LEFT represent and WANT.
Just like the Covid POWER TRIP.

I hope to heaven that history will be properly recorded documenting that the Frankfurt; Bolshevik; Marxist; Leninist; Stalinists; and finally, the demented zombies brainwashed by all that fester of Humanity was FINALLY brought down!!!!

By a squirrel and a racoon.

 

[westwall]

You don't hate government, it's agents, it's acolytes, nearly enough.
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They showed a news story on this last night and the guy has an animal rescue sanctuary on what looked like a farm. So I don't get who his neighbors are or why they complained although I was under the impression think it's standard procedure to euthanize the animal if they have access to it when treating a human for rabies. I was mistaken though. The other thing is that if the animal was sick, his owner would be the first person to recognize that something was off with Peanut because in the news story, we was sitting on his owner's shoulder and climbing up & down his arm so it's obvious that he squirrel was very domesticated.

I would bet my last dollar that whoever reported him did so out of vengeance since euthanizing Peanut was not absolutely necessary:

Here’s how rabies exposure and testing are typically approached in cases involving wild animals, particularly rodents:​

1. Rabies Risk in Squirrels and Small Rodents:
   • Squirrels, along with other small rodents (like mice and rats), are generally considered to be very low risk for rabies in most parts of the world.
   • According to the CDC and many health departments, small rodents are rarely, if ever, found to be infected with rabies. As a result, routine rabies testing is usually not recommended for these animals following a bite, and euthanizing a squirrel to test for rabies is uncommon unless specific local circumstances suggest otherwise.
2. Rabies Testing Process:
   • When rabies testing is warranted, it requires testing brain tissue, which can only be done after euthanizing the animal.
   • For animals with a higher risk of rabies (like raccoons, bats, foxes, and skunks), euthanasia and testing may be more standard practice if they bite someone.
3. Post-Bite Protocols Without Testing:
   • In cases where rabies testing isn’t pursued (for example, with a squirrel bite), the person bitten can still consider post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if a healthcare provider feels it’s necessary.
   • Generally, if a healthcare provider assesses the bite as low-risk for rabies, they may recommend cleaning the wound and possibly monitoring for signs of infection without further intervention.
4. When Euthanasia May Be Considered:
   • In rare cases where a rodent or squirrel exhibits unusual or aggressive behavior, a local health department might decide testing is appropriate, though it would be atypical.

In Summary:​

In most cases, euthanizing a squirrel for rabies testing is not necessary due to the low risk of rabies in small rodents. Health professionals often manage the situation by addressing the wound and potentially monitoring without testing, though they can recommend post-exposure treatment if there are concerns.​

Yeah, I am of the opinion that the "professional photographer" that called in the complaint was pissed that Peanut was more popular than her work.

 

[MisterBeale]

If he donated to democrats, the squirrel would be alive today

 

[MisterBeale]

Apr 10, 2022

 

[Oddball]

 

[el midgetron]

I don't know why there is resistance with some people when they are shown a legal pathway to get what they want and their response is "you can't tell me what to do!"

 

[el midgetron]

I'm not defending what they did one bit, but a friend who does wildlife rehab had a different opinion than I expected.

She said he was given SEVEN YEARS to get his permits to have wildlife as a rehabber. He didn't. He also used the animals to build a following on Tiktok and Instagram. She said the authorities monitor these accounts and he was warned he was being watched. She holds HIM responsible and if he kept a low profile, Peanut and the raccoon would be alive today

I appreciate the context. Even if true, it seems like they could have at least waited to destroy the animals after seizing them….