Duncan-The Pet Store Rescue Puppy-A Lesson in Dermoid Sinuses

Duncan, an adorable 4 month old liver nose Ridgeback was bred in Missouri by Peggy Miller and sold via a broker to Pet Land in Orange, California
Duncan was given away by the Pet Store when they were informed by a Ridgeback breeder that the Duncan was affected with dermoid sinuses. The new owners were not informed of the seriousness of Duncan's condition. Unable to cope emotionally with Duncan's need for extensive surgery (that he might not survive) and the long recovery period, his new owners surrendered him to rescue where he could be cared for by experienced Ridgeback people.
The dermoids could be felt in Duncan's neck and are pictured above as they look from the surface with the hair clipped

Dr. Gregg Rex in Highland, California (Starland Rhodesian Ridgebacks) performed the surgery to remove Duncan's dermoids for free as a donation to rescue. Duncan had 4 dermoids (shown above) that Dr. Rex removed.
Duncan is shown above with his incions healing while he is in foster care. Duncan will remain in foster care until the first of the year