"Owner Fights for Reunion with Seized 750-Pound Alligator After 30 Years"

Tony Cavallaro, a New York man, is fighting to get his 34-year-old pet alligator, Albert, back after it was seized by conservation officers for an expired license and allowing others to interact with the reptile. Cavallaro, who considers Albert an "emotional support animal," has hired a lawyer and garnered support through an online petition and social media. He disputes claims of Albert's health issues and is seeking clarification on renewing his license, while the Department of Environmental Conservation has placed Albert with a licensed caretaker pending permanent care.