I am still reeling from the shock of Kodo's death. I honestly thought we were on a roll - I believed all the media attention and public awareness of Kodo's plight would encourage sanity and reason to prevail and that the Supreme Court would order Kodo's return to his family. I guess I am naive or stupid, maybe both, thinking that David (Kodo) would beat Goliath (a government department intent on his destruction). Perhaps Kodo was doomed from the very beginning - certainly the spiteful force that Animal Control went after him seems to bear that assumption out. To Bob & Kathy and their family, I can only offer our deepest sympathy. The fact that they didn't meekly succumb to having Kodo euthanised right at the beginning shows a wonderful strength of character and both Philip and I hope that Kodo's death will be the catalyst for some very necessary changes to the rabies testing problem. If we can assist in any other way with this, let us know. Judging from some of the horror stories we have heard from folks on the FCS, I have a suggestion. All of you ferret owners in kill & test states should up anchor and emigrate to Australia ... at least you'll be able to walk the streets and parks with your furpals without fear of rabies :-) We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to meet so many fine people during the fight for Kodo's release and salute you all. Philip & Nona [Posted in FML issue 1970]