Florida man wrestles alligator to save his dog A Pasco County man's quick actions saved his dog. By: WFTS Staff and last updated 2021-05-13 00:08:39-04 HOLIDAY, Fla. (WFTS) -- Jake the dog is always happy to greet visitors, even after an alligator tried to have him for breakfast. âHeâs on the mend. Heâs full of spit and vinegar today," said Jake's owner Mike McCoy. McCoy was walking the 8-month-old chocolate lab Tuesday near the pond right behind a middle school in Holiday, Florida. He says, out of nowhere, a gator sprang out from the water and pulled Jake under.