Small Dog Survives Alligator Attack

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Story Published: Mar 25, 2008 at 2:54 PM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 25, 2008 at 2:54 PM EDT

LUTZ, Fla. (NBC NEWS)- A tiny Florida pooch is recovering after tangling with a hungry alligator.

Gizmo, a seven-pound maltese-poodle mix, came face-to-face with the gator after escaping through a hole in his owner's screened porch.

Cathy Piendel didn't realize Gizmo was in danger until she heard him yelping.

By the time she found him he was already in the alligator's mouth.

When Cathy screamed the gator retreated into a nearby retaining pond, and that's when Gizmo escaped.

Miraculously, Gizmo suffered only cuts and bruises.

Thursday, Jun 12 at 1:52 PM Cutie wrote ...

That is one cute dog. I really am glad he is o.k..

Thursday, Jun 5 at 4:51 PM Jules wrote ...

I really hope they didn't kill the gator. I am happy the is fine, but the gator has natural insticts and thats a part of nature!

Thursday, Jun 5 at 2:34 PM Long Lost Friend? wrote ...

Hi Cathy Brady! Glad you dog is o.k..

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