Introduction
Today while writing my hands are shaking, I am writing this article while crying and the whole internet is in the same condition as me because today we are going to talk about such shocking news that will make you cry too. This news is about the world’s most famous Squirrel, Peanut, whose shocking news has already made everyone emotional. If you didn’t know about this cute Squirrel till now then let me tell you that this Squirrel was adopted by its owner 7 years ago. Then its owner created its social media account where its content went viral. Today Peanut has more than 7 lakh followers on Instagram, but the sad thing is that now Peanut is no longer among us.
Peanut Ki Kahani – How a Squirrel Became a Social Media Star
As I told you Peanut was a rescued squirrel, whom its owner had adopted 7 years ago. People loved and followed this cute Peanut a lot and his adventures, cute photos, and cute videos went viral on social media. Peanut’s owner started an organization not only for Peanut but also for other animals so that other animals can be rescued and helped. People got inspired by Peanut’s content and slowly Peanut (Squirrel)became a social media star.
How did this controversy start?
A few months ago, the New York Health Department received anonymous complaints against Peanut, in which it was said that Peanut could potentially carry Rabies and could prove to be dangerous for people’s health. On hearing this, even the owner of Peanut was shocked because he said that Peanut has been living with him for the last 7 years and to date he has not harmed anyone and no one has made any complaint against him, even that he was living with everyone without any issue.
Action of Authorities and Fight of Owner
One day, without any warning, New York authorities raided the house of Peanut’s owner and confiscated Peanut along with his pet, Fred (a raccoon). The owner told about the officers that they treated him as if he was a criminal or a drug dealer. This was totally unexpected and painful for the owner due to which he became very emotional.
What did the owner say? Viral Interview Clip made everyone emotional
A clip of the interview given by the Owner is going viral, in which he is telling how the NY authorities behaved roughly with Peanut and Fred and euthanized (killed) both of them. The Owner said, “Peanut was living in my house for so many years and no one ever got hurt.” After that, the owner got emotional and shared his pain with fans on social media.
Outrage and reaction of fans on the Internet
As soon as this news went viral on social media, Peanut’s fans as well as the general audience showed intense reaction. People raised many questions about this action of NY authorities. People said that even if it was illegal, the peanuts could have been simply released in the forest. Social media users said that entering someone’s house without any warning and killing their pets is very wrong and now the government will have to take some action on this.
Elon Musk’s Heartfelt Tweet – Government-targeted
ELON MUSK: “Go out there and vote… for Peanut… How can it be that we live in America, supposedly land of the free and the government can barge into your home with guns?” pic.twitter.com/1b8mT2pJhY
— America (@america) November 5, 2024
The world’s richest man Elon Musk said in a heartfelt tweet, “The government has no right to enter someone’s house and kill someone’s pet animal without any reason.” He wrote, “Even if this Squirrel (Peanut) was illegal, what was the need to kill the peanut? You could have simply taken it and left it in the jungle.” This tweet made all the fans and followers so emotional that it became a trend.
Final Goodbye Message – “I Will Become More Powerful”
In his next post, Elon Musk shared an AI-created image of a cute squirrel and gave a sad and powerful caption below it, “If you go down on strike, I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.” These powerful lines were the last message for Peanut fans and supporters, which became quite popular among his followers and supporters and filled them with emotions.
The government should not be allowed to barge into your house and kill your pet! That’s messed up.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 3, 2024
Even if it is illegal to have a pet squirrel (which it shouldn’t be), why kill PNut instead of simply releasing him into the forest!? https://t.co/2m9Gi5QpUT
Can this incident impact animal rights?
This tragic incident of raccoon and peanut has given birth to a big debate in the matter of animal rights. People believe that the government should bring fair treatment and better policies for pets and rescued animals. This case is a wake-up call for those pet owners who adopt domesticated wild animals.
Conclusion
This story of Peanut is not just about a pet and its owner, but about every animal and its owner who share an emotional bond with each other and live like a family. Peanut’s tragic ending has made a huge fan base on social media very emotional and nostalgic. For Peanut’s followers, he was not just a squirrel, but a part of their life. Even today Peanut’s posts and his cute videos are alive in the hearts of his fans.
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This story of peanuts will always be remembered on MintMemos, and it is hoped that in the future the chalk government will handle such cases in a better way so that no one else has to face such a heartbreaking loss.