P'Nut the Squirrel's owners announced plans to sue New York after their beloved internet famous pets, including their raccoon Fred, were seized and killed.

Owners of famous Peanut the squirrel will sue New York state over seizure and "killing" of beloved pet, lawyer says.

The couple who owned Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon, both of which were seized by the DEC and euthanized, are suing New York State, Chemung County, and related agencies. Mark Longo, one of the animals’ owners,

The late Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon's owners, Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, are suing the New York State, Chemung County, and others, accusing them of government overreach, abuse, unla

Peanut the Squirrel’s family, Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, are reportedly getting ready to sue the state over the animal’s untimely death.

First, conservation officers in New York seized a beloved social media star, Peanut the squirrel, and euthanized it in an incident that has become a symbol of government overreach. Now, they are weighing whether to bring felony firearms charges against Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo, according to a report.

Owners Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner sued New York state, Chemung County, and several of their agencies for having seized and “executed” Peanut the squirrel and fellow pet Fred the raccoon.