Want to clone your pet? See what this specialized company has to say (master1305 – Freepik)
Thousands of people have turned to cloning to bring back, in part, their deceased pets, and one company stands out in this market.
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The customer service manager at the largest animal cloning company in the United States guides these pet owners through all the stages: from collecting a sample of the deceased pet to the arrival of the new animal.
Typically, the company receives ear tissue from the original pet, which is durable and facilitates cell cultivation. These cells are stored until the client decides to start the cloning process, which involves creating embryos from the cloned cells and using surrogate mothers, especially dogs and cats raised for maternity.
Cloning dogs is especially complex, as they have a more limited reproductive cycle, requiring an adjustment in the number of embryos implanted to avoid excessive litters. When more than one pup is born, the company offers all the puppies to the client or helps find homes for the extras, often among the staff, who frequently have cloned pets.
Although the process allows for the genetic recreation of the pet, the company explains to clients that the animal’s personality will not be identical, as experiences are key in shaping its behavior and bond with the owner.
Although demand is growing, many owners of cloned pets do not disclose it for fear of criticism. Some even hide it from their veterinarian or family members, claiming they simply adopted a pet that closely resembles the previous one. The manager notes that for her, having a cloned pet was also an emotionally intense experience, as the relationship with the clone brought back memories of the original pet. According to her, many owners see the clone as a “twin” born in another era, which makes the process less intimidating and provides a new opportunity for connection with an animal they loved.
Source: Wired | Photo: Freepik | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
