Rescue Group Seeks Funds for Pet's Surgery
The greyhound, Iggy Pop, is being treated for a cancerous tumor.
News Report A rescued greyhound with the improbable rockstar name of Iggy Pop is home and resting comfortably following surgery to amputate his tail due to a cancerous tumor. The pup's rescue group, Dogma Pet Rescue of Riverview, is now accepting donations to offset the $1,500 the rescue group paid for surgery. Veterinarian Dr. John Ligori of Bell Shoals Animal Hospital, 1401 Bell Shoals Rd. in Brandon, discovered the dime-size lump at the base of Iggy Pop's tail during an office visit a few months ago. The lump was cancerous and would mean his tail would have to be amputated. Iggy Pop's foster mom, Amy Howland, co-director and co-founder of Dogma Pet Rescue was referred to Dr. Matt Oakes in Largo, who performed the amputation in November…
