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Edwin Rios in New York

See you later: emotional support alligator denied entry to Phillies game

Joie Henney sits with his emotional support alligator Wally inside his home in York Haven, Pennsylvania on 22 January 2019.
‘He is constantly with me, constantly keeping my attention and making me laugh,’ said Joie Henney, here petting Wally. Photograph: Heather Khalifa/AP

Wally and his companion just wanted to see the Philadelphia Phillies play baseball against the Pittsburgh Pirates like everyone else.

After all, he was an emotional support animal. He wore a harness with his name on it. He enjoyed hugs. He looked imposing at just over 5ft long, but he had never bitten anyone. He helped his handler, Joseph “Joie” Henney, with his years-long battle with depression.

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