P'nut the squirrel's heartbroken owner breaks down over almond in his pocket: 'Just a little reminder'

Longo explained it is illegal to house a squirrel and raccoon, but he didn't have the "heart" to keep P'nut - who he had for more than seven years - and Fred, who arrived about four months ago, outside.

P'nut put his almonds all over my house, all over my pants and my clothes. It's just a little reminder of, you know, him always being here.

P'nut's death has sparked an outpouring of donations, with an online fundraising page raking in well over $158,000 for the Longos.

The DEC has said the raid was in response to complaints about the raccoon, and claim P'nut bit one of the officers during the raid.

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