I could see wanting a pup from a much loved pet, but a clone is a physical replica, it is not a replacement.
You are right, Misty was a special unique being. Her spirit was bigger than her DNA and physical body. Cloning could only give you the outward appearance, It could not give you the real Misty.
I think having money is a responsibility. If you are fortunate enough to be well off, I don't think it is right to spend it foolishly. They spent $200,000. They could have bought another shelter dog and used the money to spay and neuter or vaccinate or provide medical care for many animals where ever they wanted to.
The other dogs used in the cloning procedure will be kept well as long as they are useful. So after bearing puppy after puppy that is not her own, a poor tired female will simply be disposed of. The other dogs used for this will fare no better. I wouldn't want to be a part of it.
You are right, Misty was a special unique being. Her spirit was bigger than her DNA and physical body. Cloning could only give you the outward appearance, It could not give you the real Misty.
I think having money is a responsibility. If you are fortunate enough to be well off, I don't think it is right to spend it foolishly. They spent $200,000. They could have bought another shelter dog and used the money to spay and neuter or vaccinate or provide medical care for many animals where ever they wanted to.
The other dogs used in the cloning procedure will be kept well as long as they are useful. So after bearing puppy after puppy that is not her own, a poor tired female will simply be disposed of. The other dogs used for this will fare no better. I wouldn't want to be a part of it.
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Catherine
