'Gator' the dog rescued from muddy pond may soon have new home

A dog that was rescued in Orange County could soon have a home.

An Orange County resident spotted a dog roaming around the Central Florida Fairgrounds Wednesday and called Animal Services.

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When Animal Services arrived, they found the dog, later nicknamed Gator, trapped in a muddy pond.

Gator was rescued with the help of two Orange County deputies.

Animal Services said someone has applied to adopt Gator.

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