A man says he will do whatever it takes to keep his pet alligator after Florida wildlife officials told him it was too big to roam in his garden.
Retired fire fighter David Van Buren has looked after the 13ft male, named Gwendolyn, for 47 years.
The creature, whose favourite treats include pizza and cookies, has been with him since he was a boy.
It is not the first time Mr Van Buren, who lives in Coconut Grove, has faced a battle to keep his pet.
A man says he will do whatever it takes to keep his pet alligator after Florida wildlife officials told him it was too big to roam in his garden.
Retired fire fighter David Van Buren has looked after the 13ft male, named Gwendolyn, for 47 years.
The creature, whose favourite treats include pizza and cookies, has been with him since he was a boy.
He even took him to college.
It is not the first time Mr Van Buren, who lives in Coconut Grove, has faced a battle to keep his pet.