By Josie August 30th, 2023
Are you ready to meet Wally the Alligator – perhaps the most atypical emotional support pet?
Wally isn’t your typical alligator - he was rescued from a pond in Disney World and was taken in by Henney and became his emotional support pet.
Now, Wally resides in Henney’s home, enjoying a diet of Cheetos and chicken legs.
Describing Wally as his “emotional support alligator,” Wally especially comforted Henney following his cancer diagnosis.
Wally wasn’t just a pet; he was a companion providing emotional support in the truest sense.
Wally has been on numerous adventures, from visiting doctor’s offices to being a ring bearer at a wedding.
He’s even visited senior living facilities, where, despite initial apprehensions, he managed to win over residents.
Wally’s a living example that challenges our perceptions and encourages us to approach life with an open heart and mind.
It's a type of assistance animal specifically designated to help individuals cope with mental or emotional disabilities.
Unlike service animals, trained to perform tasks, ESAs provide therapeutic benefits through companionship.
Emotional support pets are prescribed by licensed mental health professionals as part of a treatment plan.