Dog Left to Drown in Florida Lake Finds ‘Wonderful’ New Home: ‘Gator Has the Life He Deserves’

Mar. 15, 2025

Gator the dog.Photo:Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc.

Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc.

Adogthat was horrifically mistreated in Florida has found a new home with a loving owner.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc. shared in aFacebookpost that the canine, named Gator, had previously been “thrown in a lake to drown.”

In an update on the post, Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc. said that Gator had found “a wonderful home” with a new owner, Travis, who recently lost one of his pets.

“When Travis went to meet Gator it was like they had been together, the bond was immediate,” the group wrote alongside recent photographs of the dog.

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Gator the dog.Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc.

According to the Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc., Gator has since adapted nicely into his new forever home.

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The organization also shared a shoutout to Gator’s new owner and his family “for loving this special soul.”

“We also thank all those that donated to Gator,” the Mastiff Rescue of Florida Inc. added, before giving another shoutout to the woman who first found and provided aid to the pup, as well as thecouple that initially fostered Gator.

“Gator LOVES HIS HOME and THEY LOVE HIM!” the group concluded.

source: people.com