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The loss of a pet seems to be more than some people can handle. Rather than go out and rescue another pet from a shelter, one women sold her home and spent $50,000 to clone her beloved dog, Booger, with a lab in Korea. Five puppies were born as a result. She looks forward to the day when everyone can clone their pets because "losing a pet is a terrible, terrible loss," says Bernann McKinney.
Well, of course, it's a terrrible loss, but so is killing healthy adoptable dogs and cats because there are not enough homes to around.
When we euthanize millions of dogs and cats in the U.S. every year, it's sad to hear that cloning could someday be an option for grieving pet owners. Do we really need a pet that looks exactly like our last pet? Fortunately, it is out of most people's price range right now, but just like any technology, it will probably come down in price, and I dread the day when it becomes affordable for most people. Humans tend to gravitate towards the absurd.
Ms. McKinney's heart was in the right place when she rescued Booger 12 years ago. I wish she had adopted a dog again and given the money to the animal shelter in honor of Booger's memories. She could have named a wing of the animal shelter and had his image displayed there for all future adopters to see, leaving behind a legacy that would have benefited other animals too.
When we have so many "originals" living in animal shelters and needing good homes, it's sad that anyone would consider replacing their last pet with a genetic replica.
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