A Phillies fan and his emotional backup animal, an alligator named WallyGator, have been denied front to observe Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
Social media posts confirmed the gator on a leash with a harness along with his identify on it outdoor Electorate Vault Landscape on Wednesday.
WallyGator is a operating emotional backup alligator owned by way of Joie Henney, of Jonestown, Pennsylvania. The reptile has a heavy presence on Instagram and TikTok.
Electorate Vault Landscape’s coverage on backup animals is posted at the Phillies’ reliable site. It states, “Guide dogs, service animals, or service animals in training are welcome. All other animals are prohibited.”
Henney stated to The Philadelphia Inquirer terminating occasion and mentioned WallyGator is helping him fight melancholy and that “he likes to give hugs.” Henney mentioned after that the gator had by no means bitten someone.
Reporting by way of The Related Press.
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