16 years ago, Dr W and I started Performance Foods, Inc. and our signature product, Totally Ferret¨, at a Pet Expo in King of Prussia, PA. We soon were on the road almost every weekend to ferret shows in PA, VA, MD, OH, IN and NJ. Even went to WI and NY and CA on a couple of occasions. Through this network, we met some of the most active people involved in the education and husbandry of the domesticated ferret. Those were some of the best times for us. We were meeting the 'shakers and movers' of the ferret community, learning more about their husbandry and growing our contact lists to further advance ourselves into the rich and fulfilling ferret arena. Five years ago, we finally realized our dream and built a solar home in the mountains of CO. We moved in and this is where we wanted to retire. Unfortunately, this cannot be. My health again has taken a dive and for medical reasons, we will need to move to a much lower altitude. In 2009, we will begin that change. Dr W and I are retiring but he will be on-board with the new ownership. All three of our outstanding people will still be here (and Dr W will still be the man behind the formulas). In fact, for the past 9 months, they have actually been running the business and we have stayed in the background for training and questions when needed. So, rest assured, all will continue as before. Liz Lovins, our disc dog enthusiast for our Total Performance Foods Dog Food Line, will be the new owner and president of Performance Foods, Inc. Jeff Bateman, our oldest employee (10 years) and sales director, has added production and our website to his responsibilities. April (Big Ole Name), and our ferret expert, will still be on board to help with your questions and work with those crazy promotions. You have all been a large part of our lives from the beginning. Without your love and support, we would not be here. We are still smaller than the 'big guys' but because of you, we are the ones that carry 'the heart and soul of the ferret community'. Please give your support to the Second Generation of Performance Foods, Inc. as you have always given it to us. Our love and hugs and thanks! Dr W and Trish [Posted in FML 6144]