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Peanut Squirrel’s story hit home for a New York state lawmaker who is now pushing for legislation to stop future animal heartbreaks like the one that happened to the social media star, and she says pleas for an investigation are falling on deaf ears.
Jake Blumencrantzechoing the 15th Long Island Assembly District, enacted the “Peanut Law. Humane Animal Protection Act”“, which would mandate a 72-hour wait before euthanizing any animal at the sanctuary. He tells TMZ New York’s Department of Environmental Protection and Gov Kathy Hochul have so far remained radio silent on the investigation into the matter.
Blumencrantz, a big-time animal advocate, says all she can say from authorities is that DEC officials were following the rules when they seized Peanut from the P’nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary. And that’s exactly why she’s pushing for change, because the current protocols seem too extreme and lack compassion for the animals involved.
Blumencranz’s proposal includes creating an emergency appeals process so sanctuary operators can challenge decisions about their animals. Additionally, it will ensure that any animal sanctuary with a tax ID is recognized as a legitimate facility with the right to humane due process.
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He explains that these changes will allow people to step in if their animals are seized, giving them the opportunity to receive due process and fight any unfair treatment.
Another state politician… Rodnaise Bichot HermelinThe New York State Assembly Majority Whip tells TMZ that while he is an ardent animal rights advocate and sympathizer. Peanutthe misfortune of he believes in euthanization Peanut was the only option because an investigation by the New York Department of Environmental Protection revealed that the squirrel had bitten someone.
Jake Blumencrantz says the whole episode, which he calls a “tragedy,” is classic New York; SWAT teams go all out to catch the squirrel as crime continues in New York City. He believes the state’s priorities need a major realignment, suggesting animals can simply be rehomed instead of facing drastic euthanasia.
