Owner of 'Emotional Support Gator' Says Beloved Reptile was Stolen

Owner of 'Emotional Support Gator' Says Beloved Reptile was Stolen
The owner of emotional support reptile WallyGator says the gator was stolen in Georgia, and is asking for help in trying to find him.
Joie Henney, who lives in Pennsylvania, said in a Facebook post that the alligator was taken from his enclosure on April 21, while the two were visiting Henney’s friends in in Brunswick, Georgia.
Henney said in a later post that the alligator was nabbed by somebody “who likes to drop alligators off into someone’s yard to terrorize them.” and that WallyGator was then taken by a trapper called by the Department of Natural Resources. Storyful has not independently confirmed this claim, and has reached out to both the Department of Natural Resources and Brunswick police.
The gator was reportedly the visual model for the alligator in Disney+’s “Loki,” and has gone viral after several public appearances over the past few years.
“We need all the help we can get to bring my baby back…there is a reward out for Wally’s return safely with no questions asked” Henney said in an emotional video posted to TikTok.
Credit: Joie Henney via Storyful

[@comradecat3678]

Get this man his gator back now! Whoever stole Wally is a seriously a messed up person

[@wyomingboi69]

The heartbreak in this man’s voice, makes me remember when my papa lost my grandma, he has lost everything.

[@user-zv5jt5fu3w]

Please have a heart and return this man his gator. Stealing is a despicable act.

[@radiomanze1296]

Animal control released it into a swamp with 20 other gators.

[@flickasmusic9274]

If that's true then why don't they tell him . They had no right

[@radiomanze1296]

@@flickasmusic9274 They did, and also said it'll be very difficult to find it

[@thewholetruth5473]

@@radiomanze1296 Animal control did the right thing. God bless them.

[@NavvyMom]

@@radiomanze1296 Did they really? Someone else is saying it was deformed from not being cared for properly and that's why AC took it, but where did you both get your information? Because if that person is right, they probably euthanized it rather than release it, unless they thought the deformities weren't that debilitating.

[@LovelyMissGwen]

This breaks my heart. He was very important to this gentleman, and brought a lot of selfless joy to his community. He has expanded my understanding of what’s possible in the emotional life of reptiles, and he would be in great distress without his person. 😢

[@Kenneth-nx4uv]

WE HAVE A 🏆 WINNER IN THE KOO-KOO ⏰ CLOCK COMPETITION 🤣😂😹

[@gloriagehring8676]

I’m hoping Wally makes it home.

[@matthewmcvey3494]

I second that hope

[@timetuner]

This is monstrous. There's no possible reason but spite

[@oldfogey4679]

Time the motive for the theft is always money not spite!

[@thewholetruth5473]

*hilarious

[@hodomahamoud3919]

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[@newname3021]

@@oldfogey4679except they didn’t sell him. They put him in a persons backyard as a “prank” and that person called it in to have it removed. Wally was then taken to a swamp. They need to find out more on the person they put the gator in the backyard on cause they may know who caused all of this.

[@magicdomaingodzillaisfodder]

🤡​@@thewholetruth5473

[@cynthiashell3389]

This is the evil of the Internet, it turns humans into complete heartless ______! So sorry this happened. As a mom of a son who loves reptiles, I'm heartbroken for this man and the gator. Praying the gator is returned.

[@thewholetruth5473]

🤣

[@randomuser9868]

For real the internet specially TikTok makes people so evil and psychotic. It’s like pack mob mentality. It’s like hyenas. People are so sick nowadays and lack humanity

[@spirituallyrich1744]

So there were no evil thieves before the internet?

[@matthew3009]

I guess you're evil now too? 🤷

[@RichardHardy-ce1sw]

So wrong on every level.

[@t.o.p.6483]

Either jealous or took this mans alligator for giggles. Crazy. Old man should've installed a cam for his pet, especially if its a celebrity pet.

[@user-tk3wq2xn4t]

Exactly that’s the first thing I said and because Wally is so friendly I kinda wish Wally would of showed the thief a little lesson.... frfr ‼️

[@cathryndixon4280]

Why would someone do this?!? So cruel! Please find Wally and bring him home!

[@edithsmith6358]

Latter Days..no compassion..folks are evil as hell

[@gloriagehring8676]

Why the heck did someone do this?

[@stonerb0y420]

He was neglecting and abusing the alligator so animal control took it from him. End of that.

[@prall0915]

​@@stonerb0y420Don't fib.

[@thewoodmoose]

Stupidity

[@jeffhodge7272]

Because they suck. @stonerb0y420 is exactly that.STONED. An idiot.

[@Tat2Dragons]

@@stonerb0y420So you have proof?

[@suzz1776]

This is really sad.

[@jerryeasler440]

Hope he's found and is returned to you sir , so sorry !

[@sunnyboy4553]

My heart goes out to this man. Love is love. I pray Wally finds his way home to his beloved family.

[@thewholetruth5473]

This isn't love.

[@user-jgfdds56iigv7]

It's an emotional support animal. My fucking lord give the damn gator back. Yall fucking with peoples mental health. If this keeps him happy and calm give him his pet. Who gives af about how you feel?? I wouldn't want anyone stealing anything I love. Hell my family was already stolen I know what that feels like.

[@The.MoNsTeRs]

About the “ESA” claim, he basically just ignores all the laws and fakes a service animal putting Wally and everyone else in danger and in stressful situations.

[@user-jgfdds56iigv7]

@The.MoNsTeRs then what about snakes huh??? They are just as dangerous if not morr

[@user-jgfdds56iigv7]

@The.MoNsTeRs the same with tarantulas . Dangerous but mfers still have them for support whether it's "documented properly or not"

[@user-jgfdds56iigv7]

@@The.MoNsTeRs so I guess we just mentally destroy people and call it justice served??

[@user-jgfdds56iigv7]

@@The.MoNsTeRs it's justice for your feelings while his are invalidated and completely ignored!! Get a clue

[@terriseaton3049]

I’m sorry. Prayers he will be back soon. I’m sure Wally misses you, too.

[@hurricaneheather1420]

I'm so sorry 🙏. Please return his gator 😢😢😢. Thou Shalt Not Steal. If you did this I hope you see this. Do the right thing.

[@TheCheekClapper9000]

It's most likely already dead, theres no way a basically 100% docile gator is gonna survive days with 20 other bigger gators.

[@vatotrucha187]

We need to get Liam Neeson on this.

[@rblauson]

How sad. This man has given Wally the life of luxury and put smiles on the faces of millions. Some a&$$& stole Wally and god knows what kind of food or treatment Wally will get. I feel terrible for this guy.

[@user-tk3wq2xn4t]

I totally agree with you it’s really sad world we live in people are so cruel..

[@tonyafox6176]

Praying for a swift return of Walley Gater 🙏

[@YaYaPaBla]

Oh no, I’m sorry someone took him.

[@BlowNhazecloudz]

Jesus keep Wally safe and until he makes it back home to his pops ! In Jesus name may he return safe and soon !

[@thewholetruth5473]

Umm Jesus has no interest in saving snakes or any other reptiles. He is the savior for MANKIND. Smh.

[@user-tv8kb3wn2u]

AMEN

[@user-tv8kb3wn2u]

​@@thewholetruth5473Wrong. God saved the animals as well as Noah and his family. He cares and loves ALL His creation

[@thewholetruth5473]

@@user-tv8kb3wn2u Well that was just to save species from extinction. Here we're just talking about one gator for a very disturbed man.

[@lauracress206]

I watch all of his you tube video's. I love watching their interactions, so fascinating. These two are best friends, and wally is a treasured family member. ❤ 😢 please give wally back safely. 🙏

[@lucky1u]

Sending Wally love, hoping angels keep him safe and comforted while he is lost in the wild. I pray he gets home soon with his daddy 😢

[@Susie_Floozie]

I understand his grief. I dearly love my Sudan plated lizards, and the idea of someone stealing them is heart-rending to contemplate. I hope he and Wally are reunited FAST!

[@mikebazinet2702]

I am so sorry to hear this news. My prayers that you find him. We learned about You and Wally on KZbin.

[@JOSEPHMATTHEWHOLLAND]

God Bless Guy from Western Kentucky give the man his gator back y'all catch your own

[@greggiovanni4788]

This is terrible, somebody help this man

[@frankmendez8542]

Someone that knows you took that gator.. no one is just going to steal a gator.. hope you get him back..

[@Lwen46666]

I feel so sad for this man. Please pray for him. So sad

[@FLpatriotLady]

So sorry to hear this! I will be praying for Wally's return.

[@PAPSN]

I am so so so sorry. I’ve seen him around the internet for a few years now. This is absolutely cruel. Absolutely heartless. I hope they find him. Sadly I’m thinking they probably put him in a lake somewhere.

[@dorothybrogden3523]

So very sorry this has happened!!

[@mcgrin5996]

I am so sorry for the evil Acts of some person

[@karmaklutz]

What the fuck people!!!! Who steals an alligator??!! GIVE this man WALLY back ASAP!!! This man needs Wally~ obviously you can see the pain in his eyes and feel it in his heart. Why would someone do that? Unless somebody like animal control came in (without your knowledge) and took Walligator and killed him because they found out you had an alligator probably, and not legally?! I don't know how that works ~the legality depending on each State

[@user-tk3wq2xn4t]

Praying for a safe return home Wally 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.

[@tenaoconnor7510]

How could someone do that ?? I hope he comes back safe and sound 😭🙏

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

I pray earnestly that your beloved support animal is returned safely to you asap.🙏

[@geowa3724]

I really hope we get an update on this.

[@lauranolan1969]

People are so evil. I pray you get your baby back. My heart just breaks for you and your baby.

[@MaryLee-vk5pi]

I hope they give this Man his baby Gator back

[@debrasullenberger1917]

I pray that wally is returned to you safe and sound. 😢

[@ahmedm6041]

Pleas return Wally he needs to be with his dad. He is a family member of that man please be kind to him if you find him and return him where he belongs thank you!

[@myvotemyopinion521]

Oh wally has no doubt been eaten by a much larger alligator😅😅😅

[@carolnolan9439]

So Sorry for your loss

[@thewholetruth5473]

Loss? 🤣

[@jungledog4868]

Hope you get Wally back safely and quickly. How horrible some people can be. Terrible. All the best to your family.

[@senate2042]

Wow..... unbelievable

[@ZxSkyLineKidxZ]

No cameras around the house?

[@JesgateOnDown]

@WNCTTV9 Was it stolen from Pennsylvania or Georgia? The description under video isn't clear!!! It's important to know where the gator was stolen from so people in that area can keep an ear out for anyone talking or bragging about stealing an alligator!!! No one should need to explain that to you seeing how you're a news station. !!!

[@sandilobianco6734]

You are right. He said he was visiting friends in Georgia when the gator was taken around the 18-22 second mark. It probably happened in Pennsylvania

[@betornween]

Pennsylvania.

[@georgegoughnour1509]

Jesgate, your gonna have a rough life ahead of you if this is how your brain works😬

[@stonerb0y420]

He was abusing the alligator by keeping it confined in a small kiddie pool. Animal control took his gator and put it in a swamp with other gators.

[@jeffhodge7272]

@@stonerb0y420 Stop spreading misinformation dolt.

[@bezerbezer5567]

What kind of sick world do we live in were someone can steal a gator for what reason? Bring wally home.

[@RaptorGames-qj5rw]

I hope for wally’s safe return😢

[@courtneyderouen]

Praying he is found safe and comes home ❤️🙏🏻

[@chalbio]

Wow someone should face serious jail time for this. Since it’s been 2 weeks he is most likely dead. God this is so messed up

[@user-cv3ke7so8e]

This is eff up! I hope he found him soon! Whoever stole him, I hope karma gets them!!!! And I pray Wally isn't tortured or God knows what to him!!!!

[@feanacar]

My heart goes out to you, and Wally and I pray he is returned safely

[@rcmp2648]

Im finding this alittle hard to assimilate. This guy is attached emotionally to a cold blooded reptile. "To each his own" bs

[@jessiekidwell670]

Well it is different than the norm, but if you look up on KZbin, he was in deep depression after (I believe it was) his wife died, and they kind of became buddies and he takes him and shares him and lets little kiddos and adults pet him. Really sad

[@jeffhodge7272]

​@@jessiekidwell670I thought it was a little strange when I first heard/saw about Wally.I would rather seek solace from a human.Bur to steal it from Joe is heinous.Hope he gets him back.😊

[@jeffhodge7272]

Grow up dolt.

[@pinkpiglet5122]

Wally didn’t deserve this😢

[@kostapapa1989]

Stay safe dear Wally And return to your dad We love you ❤

[@rdred8693]

Awww, this is sad. Please let Wally come home.

[@TVGGAMEZCO]

Poor guy

[@hattiem.7966]

The only hope is someone knows where the gator was dumped ir the gator swims to land.

[@mjlvnv]

Praying that Wally makes it home safe ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NobodyImportant001]

Bring WALLY BACK. This is HORRIBLE!!!

[@sandilobianco6734]

I hope you get Wally back soon.

[@MarkFrost-dy4ox]

Some people are thevis please sir just take it as a loss I know how you feel sir I hope you get him back but if you don't may the LORD conforded you may JESUS be with you sir hopefully you get him back

[@TVGGAMEZCO]

Whoever did this is cold blooded. Ok I’ll stop.

[@suzanlhaze3975]

Did he get Walley back???

[@diytwoincollege7079]

Florida Man: “ Someone stole my gator!!” 🐊

[@moxymouse1231]

❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@ronaldbabin1932]

I am sorry and hope you get him back. I have two pet cats Baby and Tigger just put to rest a very sick stray I name Herman . Don't know what I would do without them. Ronald

[@plushpg1380]

So awful. I hate people. Im so scared some one might hurt him for food or his skin😢😢😢

[@TheCheekClapper9000]

It was dumped into a swamp with 20 other gators that are most likely bigger than him, face the reality and know that wally probably died 3 hours after being released

[@tennesseerose6400]

😢

[@jennalovecraftreeves9679]

I am sending vibes of strength to you Sir ✨️

[@danielkokal8819]

I'm so glad I dont have to worry about someone stealing my emotional support gorilla.

[@Kenneth-nx4uv]

🤣😂😹🤣

[@directmfg1]

You are despicable

[@francescahuneeus7009]

So sorry you lost your beautiful baby I hope Wally comes home

[@apriltorres3684]

Maybe Robert Irwin (son of the late Steve Irwin who loved crocodiles) help find Wally.

[@christyglisson7223]

God bless you I’m praying for y’all & Wally’s safe return 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@conniewolf7300]

OMG!

[@conniejauregui9473]

Best of luck dear Sir; shall put in a prayer 🙏

[@elizabeth-ct4vr]

He will be back with You soon joie. I promise he is waiting for u to be able to pick him up.

[@bopo900]

Lets hope so. Chances are small. Its been a month already. Doubt that gator know to survive in the wild. The one who caught it after it has been stolen released it into a swamp. And he doesnt wanna tell in what swamp he released it. Very sketchy.

[@traceyestes]

Oh no! Prayers for you and Wally.

[@SurBombs-A-Lot]

🇺🇸Best Of Luck To you, Brave Sir.

[@warrenvinansky4771]

I pray he gets Wally back , wally is chipped, what if they go to where Wally may have been dropped off and feed alligators on shore hopefully Wally comes out of swamp, if anyone has Wally, find it in your heart to give Wally back to this heartbreaking kind man...🐊💕🙏

[@bopo900]

If he even is in a swamp. The trapper doesnt wanna tell where he released it. Sounds very sketchy. Like he killed it and stuffed it.

[@user-vu5pf3lw7b]

Please if someone knows please in the name of Jesus Christ help him

[@GuyTheArtist]

Florida Man?

[@thomaskline]

Floridaman ?

[@andrewmena3118]

Restaurant 1 mile away “try our new gator menu” 😂😂

[@seabeesevans825]

Im so sorry wally is so sweet

[@lilorandall9387]

🙏🙏🙏😰

[@STRANGEANDDONUT]

Shame on whatever disgusting animal of a human being that would do this. That DID do this! That man and his gayor are everything to each other, not to mention he helps all the children of the area feel immense love when he regularly visits and swims with the community. This is just abhorrent. I pray to God that Wally is found and the terrorizer is brought to justice!!

[@juliasewillfarmer6073]

This is so horrible. Please bring Wally back. Prayers for you

[@lotto88lot]

😧🙏🙏🙏

[@robbubba8020]

Oh no... that's horrible that gator has to go back home... he belongs with his dad

[@user-yf7gj4xz1s]

Are emotional support gators allowed on airplanes?

[@stevebabiak6997]

He wasn’t allowed into Citizens Bank Park for a Phillies game.

[@MargueretteLorah]

My god I hope not 🤦‍♀️

[@The.MoNsTeRs]

No. No esa has any public access rights and recently lost plane privileges too because of people like this.

[@TheGreenDragon419.9]

Bring back Wally Gator.

[@betsylaughlin8652]

This is truly heartbreaking. I hope it isn’t done by a misguided person who released Wally into the wild. If the person is motivated by money, and has any heart at all, there is hope for a safe return. Huge prayers

[@eddiecandelaria8691]

Man, I agree this is really sad. I tell my kids who are adults now, the world would be a better place if everyone would just mind their own business... Just leave sh**t alone.

[@user-ko5dz3yd7b]

Now that’s some fucked up shit !!!! Give him back to his family!!!! U can tell his daddy loves n misses him very much…u literally have to have balls to steal a gator

[@Kenneth-nx4uv]

Them Balls May Be Rocky Mountain Oysters By Now.

[@dianeblevis98]

🙏🏻 Wally gets returned to you!

[@thewoodmoose]

People are so sh*tty for no reason🤬