A letter to the Governor:
The following was sent via e-mail.
 
>"Dear Governor Engler,
>The plight of Kodo is being witnessed by many across this nation.  Your
>wisdom and humanity are being called to task and your judgment is required.
>Although one may be tempted to think this is a frivolous matter, the love of
>a family pet is never such.  In this case there is no sign of negligence,
>nor malfeasance on the part of the owner.  The owner demonstrated reasonable
>care and in fact the incident occurred during an altruistic endeavor.
>Unless you wish to curb or discourage other well intended behaviors, I urge
>you compassion in the handling of Kodo's and the children's future.
>
>Already in this state, various pets have demonstrated a remarkable and
>positive effect on the geriatric population during visits to the area's
>nursing homes.  By not mitigating this case, you may indirectly and
>negatively effect the course and actions that benefit the very population
>that deserves our best efforts.  It is not just the life of one small and
>unusual pet you will be considering put perhaps, in some small part, the
>welfare of many across this great nation.  Providence has positioned you in
>this corner Governor Engler, it is up to you and you alone, on how you
>react: with wisdom and compassion, or proficiency as your guiding force."
 
Does anyone know the right fax #'s?
Has there been any attempt at national coverage?  I have not seen any
related stories on the local news.
best wishes,
alphachi
 
ps. good luck Kodo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Date:    Tue, 10 Jun 1997 00:59:05 -0400
From:    "Tim C. Watson" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: I'm sorry Kodo
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Dear Kodo,
 
I'm not sure I helped you very much.  I sent a note to the E-Mail address
posted on the FML several times and forwarded a copy to the FML.
Unfortunately that E-Mail address apparently has an "auto-responder" on it.
I mistakenly replied the the reply and got another copy of the same stupid
message.  I guess Gov. Engler will not ever see my notes.  I'm sorry Kodo,
I guess I didn't do anything at this point to help you.  I would like to
tell you that I am Catholic and offered up my Mass Saturday Evening for you
and lit two votive candles in the Church we go to.  (To a Catholic these are
special things to do for a very special intention.)
 
I do not know what your situation is.  I pray that you have been (or soon
will be) given back to your "parents".  If that is not the case, I pray that
you are merely waiting for that to happen.  If unfortunately the worse has
happened, (which I pray is not true), look for Salena and the others at the
Rainbow Bridge and know you are loved.
 
-- Tim, Makai, Salena <RB-GAF>
[Posted in FML issue 1962]