A man was barred from bringing his emotional support alligator to Walmart after a customer made a complaint. According to NBC News, 60-year-old Wesley Silva from Pennsylvania has often been able to make shopping trips with his alligator Jinseioshi, until a recent visit.
Walmart Denies Man Bringing Emotional Support Alligator Into Store
It seems one customer didn’t love seeing this 32-pound, five-foot-long reptile in a shopping cart wearing a dress. Despite this, most witnesses have treated Silva with respect.
“We have been going to that Walmart for about 3½ years, and normally the reaction is ‘That’s pretty cool’ or ‘That is awesome that you have a pet alligator, man!'” said Silva.
In response to this decision, a Walmart spokesperson explained the company’s reasoning. “The safety of ou