A Philadelphia Phillies fan hoped to see his team play with the support of his service animal — but he and his alligator were unceremoniously turned away. .The fan, Joie Henney, of Jonestown, PA and his alligator, WallyGator, were denied access to the baseball game Wednesday as Philadelphia faced Pittsburgh at Citizens Bank Park. .Henney brought his alligator based on the stadium’s policy on service animals, as is posted on their website. .“Guide dogs, service animals or service animals in training are welcome,” it reads. “All other animals are prohibited.”.Henney told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2022 WallyGator helps him “battle depression” and has never hurt or bitten anyone. .“He likes to give hugs,” Henney said..WallyGator, the working emotional support alligator, is well-known on social media. Photos of WallyGator outside the stadium in his leash and harness circulated on social media Wednesday. .“Are you kidding me,” tweeted Sports Radio commentator Howard Eskin. “A #Phillies fan tried to come into game tonight with what they said was a “service animal.” An Alligator! Yes an Alligator. Thing’s I’ve never seen. This is it.”
A Philadelphia Phillies fan hoped to see his team play with the support of his service animal — but he and his alligator were unceremoniously turned away. .The fan, Joie Henney, of Jonestown, PA and his alligator, WallyGator, were denied access to the baseball game Wednesday as Philadelphia faced Pittsburgh at Citizens Bank Park. .Henney brought his alligator based on the stadium’s policy on service animals, as is posted on their website. .“Guide dogs, service animals or service animals in training are welcome,” it reads. “All other animals are prohibited.”.Henney told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2022 WallyGator helps him “battle depression” and has never hurt or bitten anyone. .“He likes to give hugs,” Henney said..WallyGator, the working emotional support alligator, is well-known on social media. Photos of WallyGator outside the stadium in his leash and harness circulated on social media Wednesday. .“Are you kidding me,” tweeted Sports Radio commentator Howard Eskin. “A #Phillies fan tried to come into game tonight with what they said was a “service animal.” An Alligator! Yes an Alligator. Thing’s I’ve never seen. This is it.”
