Peanut the squirrel's former owner has been detained by ICE and could be deported
When New York wildlife officers euthanized a couple’s pet squirrel, Peanut, two years ago, Republicans including JD Vance slammed the critter’s killing as another example of government overreach from meddling Democrats
Covered by 4 sources from United States. First reported by New York Post ·
Headlines compared
Common ground: most headlines mention “detained”, “ICE”, “squirrel's former owner” and “Peanut”.
Different angles:
- New York Post “husband says arrest is mistake”
- Fox News “euthanized by NY officials”
How 4 newspapers cover this story
Former owner of P’Nut, pet squirrel decapitated by NY, is detained by ICE — but husband says arrest is mistake
Daniela Bittler has been in federal custody in “deplorable conditions” for nearly a month at various detention centers across the country, her husband told The Post.
Peanut the squirrel's former owner has been detained by ICE and could be deported
When New York wildlife officers euthanized a couple’s pet squirrel, Peanut, two years ago, Republicans including JD Vance slammed the critter’s killing as another example of government overreach from meddling Democrats
P’nut the squirrel’s former owner has been detained by ICE and may be deported
The arrest was the latest twist in the tale of Peanut, also known as P’nut, a once-orphaned squirrel whose fun antics made him a social media star.
Former owner of Peanut the squirrel, viral pet euthanized by NY officials, detained by ICE
Nearly two years after New York officials euthanized Peanut the squirrel, his former owners face another ordeal as Daniela Bittner remains in ICE custody.
Coverage details
4 outlets from United States are covering this story: New York Post, ABC News, The Hill and Fox News. New York Post published it first, on November 11, 2026; the last outlet to join was Fox News, 31 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: ICE, Peanut and Daniela Bittler.
