I posted to the FML the other day when Kodo was sentenced, just before the Supreme Court stepped in, thinking he had been gone already. For those of you who missed that post, this is my little way of offering a tribute to Kodo. It generates no dollars, it saves no ferrets, and it cannot bring Kodo back. But I needed to grieve in my own way. I just moved into a new house in a new town. After hearing that Kodo was gone (which wasn't true at the time, but now after regenerating excessive hope our fears have come true) I decided to plant a garden for Kodo. It consists of a big heart of tiny white flowers, the heart is outlined with red begonias, and the remainder of the garden, surrounding the heart, is blue petunias. The heart is to signify the hearts of the thousands of Kodo supporters that he now will live in forever. Since I planted it, it was wilted and I thought the garden, too, was going to die. Today, after Kodo was so horribly taken from his owners without even being allowed to give one last "I love you" kiss, the garden suddenly perked up. At first I thought how horrible, but then I realized it was because finally the nightmare is over for Kodo. No more bars, no more long days without his Mommy and Daddy. No more mean AC people glaring at him and wishing him dead already. No more mean people putting Bob's personal life under scrutiny in the papers. Kodo is now over the Rainbow Bridge, and although he misses Bob and Kitty, he can finally stretch his legs and hop and frolic and dook to his heart's content. That is the only good that has come of this, which is sad. We really need to commit to changing the laws, so something very good can come of something so very bad. As far as the auction and altering web pages, I want to help with both. I am working on the details of what to donate to the auction, but it will be at least two prints that my sister painted. More details will come in a day or two. I also *think* I might be able to fenagle (sp??) a third special item to donate, but I must get permission first, so I won't say any more. Finally, I will most certainly do something on my website for Kodo, but unfortunately I am leaving for Virginia Beach and won't be able to do anything for a few days. I am taking my computer on vacation (much to the angst of my family and fiance!!) so I will still be able to get my e-mail should anyone need to reach me. I really don't feel like going on a vacation at the moment, anyway. Kodo, bless your heart. More tears have fallen in your honor than probably any living creature that ever walked this earth. Too bad it doesn't do a damn thing to bring you back to us all. We love you now and forever. Kymberlie Becker Director, Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association "Forget Puppy Love...There's nothing Greater than Ferret Love!" TM http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/ferretlady [Posted in FML issue 1970]