Lean on me (but not too close!)

Adrian_Scope

Emotional support animals tend to be pets such as cats and dogs but they can also be unlikely animals such as squirrels (although more unusual animals don’t always go down well). But one man has revealed he finds comfort in his pet alligator. Joie Henney, from Pennsylvania, U.S, has a five-foot, 60lb federally-licensed emotional support alligator. And it’s not the only reptile Joie lives with. The 65-year-old’s house boasts a variety of reptiles, ranging from bearded dragons to ball pythons. The one that steals the show, however, is four-year-old Wally, who has a special place in Joie’s heart. While most of us might be scared to go near an alligator, Joie insists the animal is super friendly and loves giving hugs and kisses.

Source: Metro

I don't think many will be rushing out any time soon for a cuddle with a gator, but if emotional support cats and dogs weren't available, what animal would you like to have instead?

laura222

Probably a puffin. I love their proud chests and innocent looks!

Adrian_Scope

That's not one I was expecting! I suppose they do look quite docile.

66Mustang

I’m not really an animal person but I would like a bear!! I’m not sure how tameable they would be but if someone has managed to tame an alligator then I guess anything is possible!!

Adrian_Scope

I hate to be the bearer of bad news @66Mustang, but I think he's taken.

laura222

What a simultaneously adorable but terrifying-looking hug!

laura222

Wait, wait, wait! I'd like to add an additional animal to my 'dream team': a capybara. They're so chill!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKL7vyiQuns

Adrian_Scope

They look like giant guinea pigs @laura222!

Chloe_Alumni

I love capybara's @laura222!! 

Although, my animal of choice would have to be a ring tailed lemur or a chinchilla.  

deb74

Hi Chloe_Scope. Great minds think alike I would also choose a chinchilla. They are so cute!

JakeJones_98

I did see a picture of a baby being hugged by a pitbull yesterday with its paw around them. Thought it was adorable 

Chloe_Alumni

deb74 said:

Hi Chloe_Scope. Great minds think alike I would also choose a chinchilla. They are so cute!

They really are @deb74! Have you ever had one? When I was younger we had 2. 

deb74

Hi Chloe_Scope. I have never had a chinchilla. When I was a kid I always had rabbits! 

Chloe_Alumni

Aww rabbits are really cute @deb74!

deb74

I know Chloe_Scope. I had all sorts of breeds of rabbits including 2 chocolate rex a Dutch lop eared and an English lop eared. I was obsessed with rabbits when I was a kid!

Richard_Scope

Mine would have to be my spirit animal. The three-toed sloth.

Adrian_Scope

Mine'd be a camel, because like me he'd have a permanent hump.