Known for his unusually cuddly demeanor, this special gator has amassed thousands of fans on social media.
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Keep your eyes peeled for one very special gentle giant.
Wally, an alligator, was first found in a pond at Disney World.
Credit:Wally The Emotional Support Alligator / Facebook
The two changed each others lives over the seven years that followed.
Wally, being exceptionally smart and emotionally intelligent, provided Henney with comfort and companionship.
The dynamic duo began going everywhere together, from the dentists office to meet-and-greets to the drive-thru.
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Sadly, eight-year-old Wally has now gone missing.
In a tearful message onWallyGators TikTok, Henney announced that his beloved Wally was missing.
We need all the help we can get to bring my baby back, he said.
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Theres a reward out for Wallys return safely with no questions asked.
Once the resident discovered Wally, they called the Department of Natural Resources to trap the gator.
It is presumed that Wally was trapped and transported among other alligators to a new, unknown location.
WallyGator at a pool party.Credit:Michelle Walls
All of these are more appreciated than you know.
WallyGator fans have shown an outpouring of support, even contributing to aGoFundMeto help cover costs for Wallys search.
As of Tuesday, 204 people had donated over $5,300.
Dozens of folks have shared photos of themselves holding and kissing Wally with well-wishes for the alligators safe return.
Some WallyGator fans have even been burning green candles in the alligators honor.
We hope Wally finds his way home soon.
