The Pittie Project PNW

Medical Pupdate ❤️‍🩹

Mr. Astro, aka Rice Krispie, aka Mr. Krisp, aka Captain Crunch joined the pack with the Operation Pearlblossom pups. Beyond grateful to for never giving up on him and to his amazing short term foster in CA who stepped up for him at the last minute when others bailed on him. We are thrilled to have this mini grandpa Pittie pal with us.

Yesterday he spent the day with his amazing team and underwent testing to confirm what we already somewhat knew, and was diagnosed with Cushings Disease. That being said our goal is always quality of life and comfort. Mr. Krisp currently has both, although we would like to help him a little more with his mobility.

Krisp had already been started on medication and diet for liver support and we have added in medication for his arthritis, as well as strengthening and range of motion exercises daily….clearly he had his workout already this morning.

We will be revisiting bloodwork in 2 months and will begin him on medication for Cushings, which will be closely monitored by his veterinary team.

Cushings is not something he will “get over” but it is something we feel confident managing. Again, the goal is always quality of life, both our team and his veterinary team have no doubt he has a very good quality of life currently. We absolutely love every single second we get to spend with him and are beyond thankful he was able to make it up with all of his Pittie brothers.

Mr. Krisp loves exploring, playing with his friends, going on strolls, and relaxing in a good sun spot on his teal bed listening to The Young and the Restless (he is blind but he still loves the storylines). Not a bad retirement my friend.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission, not just for the pitties but for their pals. Because they ALL deserve to live out their lives in a home with people who love them ❤️.

“There is no small life or insignificant life that doesn’t matter”