05/13/2022
This week I lost my best friend. After trying unsuccessfully to start our family for over a year, we made the impulsive decision to get a dog. I went on PetFinder.com and found a cute puppy in Owensboro, Kentucky. Post stated “Unfortunately we are a high kill shelter due to the amount of animals being brought to the shelter. If you are not local we can recommend transport services.” Willing to take a road trip, I called and asked about transportation. I was given a woman’s contact in Hershey, Pennsylvania. After connecting with her, I was told it would be $20 for adoption and $80 for transportation. No credit cards accepted. No checks accepted. Must pay in advance prior to transportation. With no Venmo in 2010, I was told to go to Walmart and buy a gift card and read off the numbers to the lady that day (not shady at all). We woke up that Saturday to drive to Hershey to either get a puppy or lose $100. Betsy took a pregnancy test that morning and found out she was pregnant with our daughter. The most stressful day of my life was the day we went from a married couple to a family. We met Nittany in Hershey, and our lives have never been the same. My heart is broken. There will never be another Nittany “Crazy” “Fluffy Puppy” “Nitt” Witt. While I can’t bring myself to go in the brewery at the moment, Nitt Witt Brewery will always honor her (with one ear up and one ear down). Love you always Nittany.
September 3, 2010 - May 10, 2022
