Pet cloning: Yay or nay?
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Pet cloning has been a hot issue for a couple of years now. Ever since Dolly the sheep was successfully “copied” in the 90’s some pet owners have clamored for a chance to make their four-legged companions live on just a little longer.
Cloning involves creating a new animal using the genetic material of an existing animal. Many people mistakenly think that this will create an exact duplicate of their beloved pet, but in reality there are enough differences - in both looks and personality - that the providers of this “service” are quick to point out it’s more like an identical twin than an exact copy.
Personally, I can’t imagine ever doing this. I love each of my pets dearly but I know that eventually they’ll leave us - that’s how it goes. And with no guarantee that the clone will have the same personality and looks (which, frankly, is just creepy anyway!), I think it’d end up being a big waste of money, especially when there are already so many sweet animals that need homes as it is.
What do you think? Would you clone your cat or dog? Why or why not?
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1 opinion for Pet cloning: Yay or nay?
Karen
May 28, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Heather: I agree completely with you. The pet would be just a twin. The personalities wouldn’t be the same, so what’s the point? Death and grief are a process and when you’re ready, you can adopt another pet. There are certainly plenty of them in this world that need a new home without us fabricating more in a lab.
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