Dogs, cats, pigs, and other farm animals have all been used as emotional support animals. however, a gator?
Yes, why not? Only WallyGator has received accreditation as an emotional support animal in the entire country. He resides in York, Pennsylvania with his loving owner Joie Henney, who frequently takes him out in public to enjoy the admiration and admiration of his numerous admirers.
In their hometown, Wally has a little bit of a following. Joie takes him to eateries, stores, and the mall, and he always attracts a mob of fans. People queue up to take pictures with Wally, and Joie seizes every chance to dispel myths about gators and educate the public.
Fans can follow Wally on his excursions on his personal social media accounts.
Joie has always had a passion for both animals and reptiles. Even though Wally has free reign of the house, he has a whole room in his house dedicated to keeping reptiles. The gator can stand up on the sofa, and according to Joie, he enjoys watching TV.
Six years ago, Wally entered Joie’s life at a critical juncture.
In just two weeks, Joie lost four close friends and three family members. “Depression struck me hard just now. A friend of mine who rescues alligators was just what I needed when I needed it most.
A Florida lagoon was the source of the newborn alligator’s capture. Wally was unable to be returned to the wild because alligators captured by animal control are regarded as “nuisances.” Man and beast instantly bonded after Joie’s friend advised that he adopt Wally.
Joie quickly realized that Wally is not your average alligator.
Wally has been very distinct from any alligator I’ve encountered in the previous 30 years, he said. He does not express rage. He doesn’t act hostile. Since the day he was apprehended, he hasn’t. We were never able to figure out why.
Joie claims he trusts the gator implicitly and sleeps with him. He is as gentle as any other indoor pet and has never bit anyone. Joie relied heavily on Wally for support when he started his cancer treatments. A friend then advised him to list the alligator as an emotional support animal.
Joie said, “I felt that was ridiculous. It is insane”.
Whatever the case, Joie submitted an application and registered Wally as an emotional support animal with a card. They recently traveled to Philadelphia to shoot a news program, and while there, they stopped by Love Park to cool off in the fountains and sprinklers. Joie was on the road with Mary Johnson, his close friend, and her children.
People certainly took note when Mary’s kid led Wally around the fountains while wearing a leash. Social internet was flooded with Wally video uploads. Their imaginations were completely blown when they saw a gator being walked on a leash and when they learned Wally is an emotional support animal.
“They simply had a great time,” Joie remarked. “As soon as they learned Wally was going to be there, people flocked to hug him and take pictures with him.”
To assist Joie with the costs associated with his cancer treatments, Mary has put up a GoFundMe page. He will continue to love Wally in the meanwhile, and he will enjoy introducing people to his uncommon source of strength.
He actually has an emotional support animal license, according to Joie. “He has provided emotional assistance to tens of thousands of people. Simply put, Wally improves life significantly.
Wally has convinced us that alligators are actually quite cuddly, something we never believed would be the case. As he encounters more individuals around the world, consider how many more minds he will influence. All in a day’s work for the sole emotional support gator in the nation!
Watch the video to see him cuddling here:
