A man from Pennsylvania says his pet alligator is very sweet and wouldn't hurt anyone.
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Joie Henney has rubbished the suggestion that the intimidating-looking animal actually poses a threat to anyone.
He told the York Daily Record: ''Wally's never bitten me, and he's never tried to bite anyone. He's pretty laid back.''
Earlier this week, Joie brought Wally on a leash to an assisted-living centre, where he encouraged residents to pet the gator on its head. Joie told a woman: ''He's just like a dog. He wants to be loved and petted.''
Wally the aligator was about 14 months old when it arrived in Henney's home in September 2015.
After a few months, Wally became accustomed to its surroundings despite being a wild animal, and was calm enough that Joie let Wally roam around the house.