The owners of two well-known social media animals, Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, have filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, seeking $10 million in damages following the animals’ deaths.
Peanut, who became an online sensation more than seven years ago, once had over 900,000 Instagram followers. His owners, Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, often dressed him in costumes and taught him playful tricks, which attracted a large fan base worldwide. Fred the raccoon was also a cherished companion in the household.
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