I thought this would interest everybody; I just got it today!
 
>From: SenCDingell @ senate.state.mi.us @ Internet
>Date: 05/28/97 01:22:45 PM
>Subject: Kodo -Reply
>
>Senator Dingell has had considerable research done on this subject since
>KODO's situation has come to his attention.  He has been in contact with
>people and organizations concerned for this ferret and the future of others
>that may be in this situation someday.  After speaking with several people
>and reading the many e-mail messages that have been sent to us, he has
>requested that a bill be drafted which will classify ferrets as "companion
>animals" rather then "wild or exotic animals".  This would give them the
>same status as cats and/or dogs if passed.
>
>"If rabies vaccinated ferrets were considered companion animals, then state
>statute would treat ferrets like rabies-vaccinated dogs and cats, which are
>not immediately euthanized.  Ferrets, like dogs and cats, would be
>quarantined and observed for ten days.  If no sign of illness was detected
>during confinement, then the animal would be released to its owner."
>
>- Legislative Research Division Response to Senator Dingell's inquiry.
[Posted in FML issue 1950]