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NEWS FROM HQ
Ferret Families HALLOWEEN 2021 when the whole office dressed as Paul.
THIS IS IT! Who would have thought that I would be selling world-famous Marshall Ferrets as a career? Nobody in my family... that’s for sure. I took this job about 18 years ago and have never looked back.
Many folks claim to have the greatest job in the world, but I have worked with live companion animals. Furry babies that impress paw prints on the hearts of all that have the pleasure of holding them. I could leave my offi ce and be in a business of ferrets in minutes any time I needed the mental break. Not many people can do that, nor can they say that their offi c e c ulture i s like a family gathering. That’s just the way it is here at Marshall Pet. It will be extremely tough to walk out the door at the end of the year, but walk away I will – however slowly.
Through the years I’ve met some of the greatest people in the pet industry. From our team here in the states to our customers abroad and all of our vendors, distributors and partners in between, these are some of the most caring and compassionate people. Period.
TRADESHOWS & RETAILERS making friends everywhere he goes. Over the years the team at the HQ in Wolcott, NY have become as close as family and sometimes even more so. I’ve been there for births, marriages, sicknesses, surgeries and passings. They’ve been there for me and I’ve been there for them. I will forever be grateful for the days spent with this incredible group of people. Will I miss the cake days, the soup days, the cookouts and all the other great eating adventures we’ve shared? Yum... I mean, yes. But the truly tough part will be walking away from a group of folks that I love and really care for. It will be an adjustment to not see these friendly faces on a daily basis anymore.
The company functions won’t skip a beat as the colleagues taking my place will do great things. They have grown tremendously in their training and like a parent of his children, I am truly proud. My grandkids, wife and continued journey into Ministry to help others will keep me busy in retirement. I wish nothing but the best to all of you ferret families, businesses and friends. Thank you for one wild ride. God Bless,
Paul
