Emotional support animals are becoming more common. They can be pets such as cats and dogs but they can also be unlikely animals such as squirrels (although more unusual animals don’t always go down well). But one man has showed he finds comfort in his pet alligator.
Joie Henney, from Pennsylvania, U. S., has a five-foot, 60 pounds emotional support alligator. And it’s not the only reptile (爬行动物) that Joie lives with. The one that steals the show, however, is four-year-old Wally, who has a special place in Joie’s heart. While most of us might be scared to go near an alligator, Joie insists the animal is super friendly and loves giving hugs and kisses.
Little Wally is now four and was rescued from outside Orlando when he was 14 months old. Joie says Wally could one day be 16 foot long. Wally’s diet includes chicken wings and he shares an indoor plastic pond with a smaller rescued alligator named Scrappy. Wally has never bitten anyone and is even afraid of cats, according to Joie. Joie explained, “He’s far from a typical alligator. He loves hugs and he loves giving kisses.” As well as having full run of the house, Wally is regularly taken out for walks to parks, malls and even restaurants.
Joie, who refused to take medicine when going through depression, found great relief in interaction with Wally. With a fan-base, Joie works with volunteers daily to show Wally in schools, birthday parties, and other events. He says it’s just like having a dog.
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