Bringing Back Buddy: The Rise of Pet Cloning

Pet cloning is becoming a big deal. It's not just for the rich and famous anymore. Regular people are now spending big bucks to bring their furry friends back to life. But is it really worth it? Some people think it's amazing. They say it's like having a piece of their old pet back. Others aren't so sure. They worry about the ethics of cloning. And they wonder if it's really the best way to honor a pet's memory. Take Venessa, for example. She lost her dog Oliver last year. She was heartbroken. So, she decided to clone him. She paid $50, 000 to a company called ViaGen. They used a tissue sample from Oliver to create a clone named Ollie.Venessa says Ollie looks just like Oliver. But she admits it's not the same. It's like having a piece of Oliver back, but not the whole thing. She's happy she did it, but she also feels conflicted. She knows there are lots of dogs in shelters that need homes. Then there's Kay. She cloned her dog Feto. But she ended up with three clones instead of one. She says they all have different personalities. Some remind her of Feto more than others. She's happy she did it, but she also knows it's not the same as having Feto back. Experts say cloned pets can live just as long as the original. But they warn that the personality might not be the same. They say it's important to think carefully before making the decision to clone a pet.