Guard dog? How about a guard alligator: Police find 4-foot gator in PA home

    You’ve probably seen the common “Beware of dog” signs posted outside of homes, but how about a sign warning you of guard alligator?

    Police in Norristown apparently discovered an alligator Friday during the search of a home.

    According to WPVI-TV, police were searching a home Friday morning when they discovered the four-and-a-half foot alligator in the living room.

    To add to the bizarre discovery, police found a second alligator in the home as well.

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    The occupant of the home wasn’t without a more common pet, as police also discovered a pit bull.

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