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Man has alligator as emotional support animal
Joei Henney, 65, of Strinestown, Pennsylvania has an alligator as his registered emotional support animal. According to Henney, the 5-foot alligator, named Wally, helps Henney manage his depression. Apparently, the reptile is very generous with his hugs. From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
A man who answered an e-mail from a reporter about Wally from the web site Service Dog Registration of America said, "Our therapist would never approve a client to have an alligator as an emotional support animal. "
Henneys doctor did.
My doctor wanted to put me on depression medicine, and I hate taking medicine. I had Wally, and when I came home and was around him, it was all OK," he said. My doctor knew about Wally and figured it works, so why not?
Wally, Henney cautioned, is still a wild animal, one that could tear his arm off now, and do worse later...
He has never tried to bite no one, Henney said. I dont push him on to people. I tell people to respect him, not fear him. He will not hurt you.
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