Ugh! Sounds like a Stephen King novel!

Hey, could you send me some tissue. I want to clone ya baby! lol

What a STUPID News story !! One woman plans to spend $160,000 to have her Dog Cloned. People in this country are going Hungry and are Homeless. If she has that much Money to throw away, donate it to Charity !!!!

Goodness Gracious !! - this development is indeed most disturbing - I belong to the school of thought that cloning is definitely not an act of ethical behavior, no matter how one puts it — so what is next ? - clone someone who is about to die ? - so, if one is suffering from cancer or AIDS, should s/he try to get himself or herself cloned to a new healthier version ? Personal loss is always very difficult and it is definitely understandable as to why one would like to clone a loved one, be a human or an animal — but having said that, science could be used to do so much more benefit, instead of commiting resources and time on such scientific developments.

Oh my goodness. Definitely unethical. This is horrible. What’s next? Clone a loved one after they pass?

I had a dog for 18 years, and the heartbreak of watching him get sick and having to have him put down was devastating. No clones here, I couldn’t stand to go through it again.

Donn Sartain

Fort Worth, TeXas

Replacing your beloved pet with a clone will not give you that pet. It will only give you a look alike. The spirit/soul of that pet can never be cloned or replaced. An easier more ethic way to replace it to buy another of the same breed with similiar temperment and then love it the same way you loved your lost pet. Life is about moving forward. She needs to move forward.

If you are afraid to do things just because they have never been done before OR you have a problem with the concept of “live and let live”, then I don’t think you should blame it on God. I would do it myself and I really don’t think God would be bothered with it one way or the other.

I don’t think this is morally or ethically in good taste. It prolongs the natural flow of life and death. Death is a natural part of life as is the emotions that go with death. We all have to face the issue of death in our lives, some more than others. If one does not face the fact that their pet has died how will they face the death of a human family member. Do they clone that one too? This person needs to face reality and let this part of her family go as with any other family member. It is extremely hard, I know from experience. Last year I lost 10 members of my family and friends along with my best buddy, a springer spaniel who, at 14 left me with love and a ton of memories that I will cherish forever. I prefer to remember her as who SHE is and not a COPY. Even though the cloned animal is identical to her dog who died, he will never, ever be the SAME and it is NOT FAIR to this animal to try and make him the same. The shelters are FULL of animals who need love and attention and forever homes. I am absolutely sure that $100K would go a long way in helping these animals in shelters find forever homes. This person is misguided at best. I feel sorry for her. She should find something a little less controversial to do with her money.

Regarding pet cloning I think people with money should be able to do whatever they want, it is going to happen at some point, look at Dolly the sheep. Now they’re talking about beef and say it’s not that big a deal, so I say if you got it, spend it how you like, look at all the rich people that waste their life on drugs i.e. Brittany and others. I can think of many ways better to spend money, but if that’s what they want I don’t see any harm as long as they don’t intrude on somebody else’s rights.

Oh please…..ethical of course it is..ethics is subjective. There is NO biological reason to not do it and as such nature has no complaints. This ethical arguement is the “elites” trying to tell the rest of us how to act and think. I’d would like to be able to have some of my dogs cloned. I’d think of it as an offspring.

Working on the principal of individual rights, if this woman can afford it, she has every right to clone her dog or anything else as long as it isn’t illegal. How many cars cost more than $150K and I see them all over the place. Pet/car–I guess she wants her pet back.

How come I’m only 14 and even I understand that the clone won’t be the same. Yes it MIGHT look like them. Yes it MIGHT act like them but it won’t be your dog. I’ll be similar to your dog’s son or daughter but that won’t be they will act the same or remember anything. Like ASPCA person said- There are thousands of pit bulls that need homes. You shouldn’t bring more in to the world until those are loved.

There is no guarentee that the dog’s behavoir or health will be the same as the pet being cloned. I would also wonder that everytime you look at your clone would you always be reminded of the original making this clone unwanted? From an ethical perspective I take more issue with the amount of money being spent that could be better applied to worthier causes than trying to continue the illusion of your pet never having passed on.

Hi Jamie,

I had a cat, which I loved and it was killed by wild dogs about 14 years ago. While it would be wonderful to have another cat like that one, it would be impossible for it to be “that cat”. Just like humans, no two are exactly alike. While I miss my cat dearly, I know that there will never be another one like her.

This is why our advances in science will never progress, scientist never want to take a chance on experimenting with new studies. I believe there is nothing wrong with the cloning. Its one thing to clone a pet, another to clone a human, give it a shot.

I am torn on this issue. If animal cloning can lead to medical discoveries to aid in the science of human organ regeneration, then it needs to be studied.

Cloning a pet for vanity is a complete waste of science and resources. Furthermore, Pit Bulls should be removed from the breeding pool completely. They are inbred and dangerous and serve no purpose. They’re machine guns with 4 legs and no conscience.

Kevin

If the woman has $150,000 to spend, it is her decision how to spend it. The fact that she could spend it on shelters, homeless people, or whatever isn’t the issue. The issue is that people think they should decide what is worthy for her to spend her money on. This same mentality is the one that taxes us to the hilt to fund “worthy” government programs that don’t work except to penalize productive, hard working people in favor of non-productive, lazy people. That isn’t in my mind a “worthy” message to send.

When will people realize the difference between animals and human life and suffering. Grieve the loss of your beloved pet and let them rest in peace. Then donate in your pet’s memory to a worthy no kill animal shelter and provide a loving home to another animal in need. The companies that are providing these services are in it for one reason only - to take advantage of an emotionally distraught person while becoming “filthy” rich at the same time. These companies should be shut down and the issue of cloning, whether animal or human should forever be banned.

I am 55 yrs old and have had dogs all of my life. Losing one feels like losing part of yourself, but we do get over it. Find another dog who needs a home and give that one a chance. Your dog is gone…accept it and get on with your life.

I’ve been a dog breeder, exhibitor, trainer, presently training dogs for search & rescue and therapy.
I’ve had some great dogs.
But the Dr. was right, many WONDERFUL dogs are waiting for adoption. And the money could better be used for treatment centers for children, like Shriner Hospitals where I take my dogs to meet the kids.

I have had many animals all my life…each time I lost one of my beloved companions, I grieved deeply…then I moved on to my other companion animals…I usually have multiple animals of various species. I do not agree with cloning…it starts a dangerous precedent and nothing is guaranteed to bring your companion back as he/she was. Do as I do…take in a needy stray, go to the animals shelter and adopt one who is about to be euthanized. Donate time, money and care products to a local shelter. Support legislation favorable to our animal population—both domestic and wild. You will feel better about yourself and helping a very worthwhile cause. .

too sad - much too sad!!
if you love pets, show a commitment and rescue a new one from a shelter.
this company should ashamed, but this is SKOREA.
bob

Hi Jamie,

I definitely disagree with animal cloning. I volunteer with an animal rescue group and know firsthand how many animals need help. We euthanize so many adoptable animals every day. That $160,000 dollars would fund our group for several years and allow us to help hundreds of animals. What a foolish selfish person this must be to waste that kind of money.

Thanks for letting me comment!

A clone is merely a twin born at a different time and nobody has any ethical issues about twins (or more siblings). Non-starter of a news story with the cloning of a dog. The dead dog’s owner has plenty of time and money on her hands and could use the 6 figures in a different manner, but it is her money to spend as she sees fit.

I am sad for the woman who is so desperate to bring back her beloved dog through cloning. She will not get the same dog back, and she will be setting herself up for more heartbreak. She needs to love her dog enough to let him go, grieve for him, and spend all that money on helping other dogs and other animals who desperately need loving homes and veterinary care. At some point, another animal will come to her, needing her personal care, and she can further honor her lost pet by giving that new pet all the love she gave the one she lost. I speak from experience. I will always grieve for those I’ve lost, but I will continue to love the new souls who come to me with more love.

Cloning your pet is a foolish adventure. Why, if your pet has passed away then you must move on, whta are we next going to have our dead loved ones cloned. The lady that has spent the money for this is ignorant and is proof that having money does not confer brains. Iur society better wakew up fast!

When I heard this story, I considered whether or not I would clone my best friend; never. Nothing can replace the experiences he and I have had, hiking, camping, living together and unfortunately almost dying together once. I can’t imagine how unfortunate it would be to have a cloned pet, it could never live up to the scrutiny of the original pet or the love it was given.

If I may get a little metaphysical here …

What disturbs me about this is the loss of the concept of the uniqueness of Created things … the singular spirit breathed into each life, each creature, by God (or Force, or whatever you subscribe to).

Created beings, whether human or animal, are more than mere matter. I know without doubt that every pet that has ever blessed my life carried their own unique soul. The spirit does not emanate from the material (flesh and blood), it is merely housed within for a determined period of time.

This woman is throwing money away in a completely irrational and supremely selfish act. As others have stated: there is a suffering world out there, certainly millions and millions of suffering animals.

I recently lost my dear Border Collie when a car hit her. It was devastating. So, I can understand this woman’s grief. My other dog even grieved. A week later we decided to visit our local SPCA and found it was FILLED with wonderful, adoptable dogs. We took home a bloodhound who has been a joy!

If she loved her dog that much, she should consider visiting an SPCA and see that there are many who could give her the same love her first dog gave her. Cloning would just be a disappointment. We already have too many unwanted pets.

I have since gone to volunteer training and have started working at the shelter to help socialize these dogs so that they can be more adoptable. If she has $150K to spend, she would find it very gratifying to donate some of that money in her dog’s name for research and helping to improve shelters and educating people. Thank you for sharing the story!

There are many children that would benefit from that 160,000. The woman is demented, you can not replace a beloved pet with it’s clone. Someone get her some mental help, better yet let the family take control of her money and give that 160,000 to feed and clothe some hungry abused children.

Some people have more money than brains. It’s just that simple!

The cloning of a dead pet is moronic. This lady needs help. When does this cloning stop?

Scientifically possible? Maybe. Ethical? Definitely not. It’ll NEVER be the same pet.
Genetics makes each person, each pet, each living thing unique and special.
$150,000 will buy a lot of counselling and a lot of good will at an animal shelter.

Tom Lalor
Buffalo, NY

That lady needs to get on with her life and give a new dog the opportunity for that same love she shared with the one who died. I’ve had dogs all of my life and I know the hurt she is feeling but even a clone will not replace the dog she lost.

I am interested by the medical and scientific field; however, call me paranoid, I am concerned about the all-too-easy possibility that people from another country might implant a dangerous disease in this animal, which could have an epidemic or even pandemic affect on the United States, or any other countries it might pass through on the way. I think we need to be overly careful about what we allow to be imported into our borders, especially in regards to live things. I mean, think about it: plants, even seeds, and definitely animals are things that don’t have easy and free passage over anyone’s borders for just the reason of possible diseases! When any American imports something from another country, I think he or she needs to think of our fellow Americans as well as themselves.

This woman in California is one sick cookie! How absurd and ethically wrong! No way should she be allowed to clone her pet. Suppose she can’t be stopped. She should move on and adopt a poor, unwanted pet. There’s loads of them out there…….

I do not understand why the media and others should decide what people should do with their money. This person has earned their money and they should be FREE to spend it as they wish. Even if it is a risk it’s their risk. Enough of government interference on our freedoms.

Aren’t we supposed to be stimulating our *own* economy, and not someone else’s, right now??

This woman has more money than sense. There are thousands of wonderful animals sitting behind bars in humane societies all over the world just waiting for a chance to become part of a loving family. Having had many cats and dogs throughout my life, and also having lost all of my family members, I have learned over and over that death is a natural part of life. We suffer losses, we mourn, and we move on. If she has that kind of money she would be well-advised to help the poor, suffering animals who have been abandoned or, here’s a novel idea, how about helping the homeless in her own community, or seniors who can’t afford their meds or groceries!?? If you are fortunate to have this kind of money but can’t be responsible with it, you don’t deserve to have it in the first place.

First I want to tell you that my husband and I have voted you the very best lady host on Fox. I have a one year old beagle that we adore. When you started the story I thought wow, another Miggy would be wonderful. But of course no other dog, clone or puppy could replace the feeling we have for him. We raised him from a puppy and our love grew out of our experience with him. We have another dog Zoe that we rescued and we love her as much but from different experiences. God gave us hearts to love people and pets individually and we always have room for one more. Cloning? Forget it, it’s just wrong!

Whats wrong with people this is so unethical. This is just another instance of people trying to play God. I cant believe this woman actually believes she is going to have her pet back. This will never be her pet but will only look like it. I lost my dog a little over a year ago i know how she feels but never would i try to clone him because even though it looks the same dogs are like people we are all different. She needs to find another dog to love and care for not something made in a lab. What a waste of money when there are so many other areas that need help.

What the California woman does with her money is her business. If she so desires to have her beloved pet cloned, it is her right to do so. Agree with it or not, people need to realize that when situations such as this arise, determining the ethical or unethical nature of something lies squarely on the shoulders of those making the decision. If the woman in California can live with the decision that she’s made, then the question of whether or not cloning the dog is ethical or not has already been answered.

Hi Colby,

Just caught the story by chance. As one who has experienced the loss of several beloved pets over the years, my opinion is each one is an individual with traits all their own. That is what endears them to us. Instead of trying to get that back, remember them for the sweet companion they were, and allow those memories to be a comfort.

I agree with your guest…if a person can afford to clone an animal, consider donating that money for those pets who have lost their homes. Help them find new homes.

Mary T.

It seems to me there are too few people with concern and compassion for animals. Since there is nothing she can do to save the pet she lost, her money would best be invested in improving the lives of other animals in need. Do what I do … just love another. They ask so little and offer so much.

Who is to say what is considered a pet. This company in the US has been cloning since 2003 in Austin Texas. ViaGen Inc., Go and check out there website. I remember reading an article of a
person cloning there race horse for breeding purposes. Is this any different?

Craig

Further comments about cloning….Morality aside, if your companion died of cancer or any disease that is terminal or debilitating, cloninng it will only duplicate the same disease…they are DNA identical, so flaws in the original companion animal will be duplicated in the clone. I repeat, as in my previous comments, adopt, donate time and money to your local shelter…support legislaltion to help protect these beautiful animals…..much more productive and advisable. Love and care for, grieve, move on and help other animals….Simple and satisfying….and a lost less costly. Thank you !!! Pamela Payton

While I can understand how a pet owner would like to rekindle the shared bond. The pandoras box this wold open is wrong! Cows, sheep, yes, but anyone who has shared time w/ our family(pets inc.) know that the chance of bringing them back is nil. Mourn, grieve your loved one and know they brought you happiness while here, don’t drag thier souls on.peaceout

A clone is merely a twin born at a later time. And, not too many people have issues with twins (or greater numbers of siblings). This would also be true for human clones. The story of the cloned dog is a non-starter of a news item.
Now, the money the lady is spending is a bit out there, but she must have thought it a bargain to bring Fido back. To me, seems like a stupid way to spend money, but it’s her money and she can do with it as she pleases. The headline then would be: “Lady foolishly spends $160,000 of her money.”

Some people have more money than brains. It’s that simple!

Absolutely ridiculous. I think what leads to this kind of stupidity is the all-too-common practice, encouraged by the multi-billion dollar pet product industry, of substituting pets for human companionship - or worse yet, for children. Make no mistake - our obsession for our pets contributes to anti-social behavior and low birth rates as much as television, video games, or any other factor.

ok so were allowed 2 clone sheep ect but not pets? reality is u cant say it wont have similiar behavioral traits. also im a pitbull owner but id never get 1 from the pound that i havent raised. as for the cost, good for her 2 have enuf to make such a purchase besides some peep pay 5k for a chinchilla & 10k for a kitten. she should have the FREEDOM to own a pet even if others have a moral objection (ex; we kill cows who are sacred to our citizens from india & they are forced to view dead beef on tv & supermarkets) the only bad thing is her 250k went out of country. and as for the pound im glad we care more about feeding and housing for animals instead of people its embarassing as a state we have some shelters that remind me of the Ritz

I can certainly understand the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet. I am still trying to cope with the death of a very special feline that I lost last year. Clone him? No way! It would not be the same cat. I can empathize with the woman from California who lost her pit bull. It is a heart wrenching experience to lose a companion animal. Since she has the money, it would make more sense to make a donation in her dog’s name and send it to an organization to help homeless pets. Eventually, she will be able to open her heart to another dog that needs love.

I THINK IT IS UP TO THE PER PERSON AND I KNOW SHE COULD THIS SHE COULD HELP SUPPORT THE ASPCA. BUT ON THE OTHER HAND IT IS HER MONEY AND LOOK AT THESE POLITICAL RACES IF THEY WOULD STOPLL THERE CAMPANING AND TAKE THE MONEY AND HELP STOP PROVERTY. INSTEAD THE SPEN NEEDLESSLY AND FOR GET ABOUT OUT POOR IN OUR NATION . AND SOMEONE IS WORRIED AVOUT 150,OOO A WOMEN WANTS TO TRY TO CLONE HER DOG WITH HER OWN MONEY. TO EACH THERE OWN BUT I THINK WE SHOULD BE MORE UPSET ABOUT THE MONEY FOR A 2 YEAR CAMPAIGN. SHE SHOULD KNOW THE OF THE PROBLEMS SHE COULD BE FACING. AS FOR ADOPTING ANIMALS I BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD HELP THEM THEY HAVE NO VOICE . I TRY TO ADOPT AND HELP EVERY ANIMAL THAT IS DROPPED OFF AROUD MY COUNTRY HOME , I WILL NOT TRUN THE AWAY AND DO HELP THE SHELTER AS MUCH AS I CAN.

The issue on whether or not it’s ethical or unethical to clone, in all likelihood will probably be debated over and over, because it will remain a two sided argument. Instead, what should be debated is, does the party wanting to clone seriously believe she will get her same companion back. In my opinion she is in for a big surprise, and her money would be better employed in buying a new puppy. The fact of the matter is that the clone, although it resembles the donor in everything, will actually be the product of the environment in which it is raised. Everything surrounding it, including its owner’s age will actually be different than that of the original; so, the clone will not be the same companion. What is truly sad and unfair concerning the clone, is how it will be treated like the companion he/she is not and not treated like the individual he/she actually is. Yes, this science is unethical and we need to stop playing God…

In my opinion cloning is unethical period. Why can’t we leave alone the natural course of life and death? Everyone is so interested in being “Green” let’s let nature take its course.

Sure people have the ability to spend their money as they wish but what is really troubling about this whole cloning issue is that we are reducing life to a scientific process. Those who are pursuing cloning are arrogant in their belief that they have the god-like ability to create life. Ethical? Of course its not. You can simply look at the actions of the South Korean company trying to legitimize their pursuit of cloning by taking advantage of this lady’s love for her pet.

Losing a pet is never easy, but there are a number of animals in shelters in need of a home and a loving owner. I hope that this lady will take some time to deal with her grief and think about this prior to being manipulated by people that have a questionable agenda.

I agree with the other person and her husband! I vote that Jamie is the best on Fox! What a great combination of beauty and brains!!!!!!

Life is full of unpredictability, and cloning is just one episode. However, technology advancement now has the power to provide presentation of ideas in graphics for better understanding. Therefore, the imperative step for science to do is to be transparent to the public re cloning negatives or positives, so to avoid the endeavor from creating a real Frankenstein in our midst.

Your story began with a reference to the woman’s dog possibly gaining a capability to live on indefinitely with this process, and her willingness to pay a lot of money for it. Obviously a bit misleading, I sense part of the problem with stories about cloning and similar controversial technologies is that writers often seem to be too eager to get to the more sensationalistic aspects rather than research essential basic facts that likely make the issues a bit less interesting. Most people equate the word “cloning” with a science fiction-like process of duplicating living beings. Hardly a trivial method, it’s in reality a form of converting an embryo to carry some of an animal’s physical traits at best. The methods have changed to improve survival chances, but the product as many have mentioned is unlikely to have the same behavioral traits even if there’s a resemblance. Many unknowns also influence the outcome including its development in the womb, upbringing and environment. People who are tempted to try to recreate their lost pet may rethink their options once they understand better what can and can’t be done.

Ethically who knows, it’s up to a person’s own beliefs. What amazes me is that someone so obviously crazy can manage to put together 150k.

To the spay and neuter zealots, mainstream cloning would seem to be an answer for their genocidal tactics.
To the feed the “Hungry”, mind your own damned business. If I had $160K I’d earned, it’s mine to spend as I see it.
Ethics? Get real. Hate to break it to you, but while we’re bickering about ethics, other countries are doing it, and once it’s a common thing, some of you so-called ethical people will be running down each other to beat a path to their doors. The same thing has been said of automobiles, flying, medications (once considered witchcraft). Stop hiding behind ethics to shroud your fear. If you don’t agree, or can’t afford it, fine, just stay the Hell out of my way!

Your dog Maddy reminds me of “GinGin” I dream of Jeannie’s Dog.

I would never clone a dog..you may get the same animal physically, but it takes years to give it its personality.

And Jamie…looking great on Fox these days…yeah for the short skirts..

why clone a dog..
you wont get YOUR dog, you will get a copy of the dog in body only.
it took 10 years for us to get our St Bernard, Phoebe to the awesome dog she is..
a clone would look like her, but would not be her/

I recently lost my pet, and even though I live on a fixed income, I charged as much as I could trying to save his life. So when I hear how people want to tell someone else how to spend their money, I tell them to spend it any way they want to. If that lady wants to spend her money getting a clone of her dog that is her right. I don’t know why people seem to always have their hand out or telling people what to do, it may be because they have been brought up in a society that is used to getting someone else’s money through social services or some other form of hand outs. However, it is not their money. Some of the people that have money, have donated many times the amount that others will ever give, and still people think they should give more. If they think that money would be better spent elsewhere, they need to get their butts out the door, get a job or a second job, and donate their own money. Then you see some of these beggars win the lotto or come into a lot of money, they then spend the money on themselves, and donate a far less amount than the people that they are complaining about. I am just saying; take care of your own problems first before you ever think of telling someone else how to think or what to do.

Aww, very cute dog! My sister and mom have Yorkies….

Uh,
I don’t think we should be cloning, period.

As sad as it is,
it doesn’t bring the “real” dog/cat back. (I do hope they go to Heaven!!)

I agree w/ some of the others…
I would rather see her donate that money to charities so that it would go to a worthwhile cause.

If you believe in evolution then, technically, all living things are ‘clones’……….that is we, all came from the same cells billions and billions of years ago. Evolution changed the way those cells transpired into different species and other forms of life. But we, and every other living thing on earth (probably the universe) came from the same cells that ‘cloned’ themselves.

The only people who can even begin to understand this person are pet owners. Actually it’s not just pet owners but pet owners who treat their pets like family members. I just recently lost my dog to cancer and I would have mortgaged my house to save him. It was like losing a brother but again, this is very difficult for someone to understand unless you have lived through it. I understand what this person is doing but I don’t believe it’s the right thing to do. She is making an emotional decision so it’s difficult yto judge her.

CLONING KILLER PIT BULLS?

Dr. Randall Lockwood’s own article on the ethology of canine aggression admits that pit bulls are less affected by pain, are more tenacious in attacking their victims, and have suppressed external body language hints of its rising levels of aggression and pending attacks, lending to what Dr. Lockwood refers to as “suprise attacks” upon victims. Dr. Lockwood’s work has explained why pit bull breeders and fighters, for hundreds of years, have developed the ultimate weapon for dog fighting. Pit bulls have been intentionally selected for breeding to enhance their probability of engagin in specific behaviors that are desired in dog fighting - specifically biting their victim and holding that bite, and then shaking their head back and forth ripping and tearing of the victim. Medical doctors in Texas, and the Coroner of Detroit Michigan have studied the injuries inflicted upon human victims of pit bull maulings, and have described these injuries as unique amongst dog bite victims, drawing the analogy to injuries seen only on victims of shark attacks.

As an attorney, I have had the opportunity to be involved in litigation over pit bull bans and have consulted dozens of local government officials over this rational response to attacks upon their citizens they are sworn to protect. There is no doubt that a well written local ordinance is constitutional as a valid exercise of local government’s police powers, and that using Dr. Lockwood’s works, there is a rational basis to differentiate treatment for pit bulls as compared to other breeds of dogs.

My main point is this: Who is this person that is having their “pet” (their claim) pit bull cloned? Was it a companion animal, or possibly was it a winning fighter in the pit, and the “client” paying for another winning fighter that will bring them more than the $150K cost? Worse yet, a bitch to breed for multiple lines of pit fighters? What is the source of this information? What will happen next - imagine the worst of the worst of pit bulls being cloned to extend their genetic pre-disposition for these dangerous behaviors!

Pit Bull fighters are involved in an underground gambling network that involves millions and millions of dollars, and they are committed to getting the best possible fighters. Cloning of pit bulls that have won their owners hundreds of thousands of dollars will clearly be an economic viable option - especially if the possibility of then breeding the cloned bitch and selling them for 10 times the price of other pit bulls. Just as Dr. Lockwood has acknowledged that the occasional loosing pit bull is no longer automatically killed, but these dogs are leaking out upon the streets of America, where gang members use them to enhance their macho image and impromptu street fights, these pit bulls that are coming from the fighting pit are more likely to come into shelters, or come into the home of innocent victims.

The cloning of fighting breeds of dogs should be universally condemned as unethical, immoral, and simply too dangerous. Further, the possession, sale, or transportation of cloned dogs of fighting breeds should be prohibited by every state and the federal government. There is simply nothing unique about the positive characteristics of pit bulls that can morally or legally balance against the uniquely dangerous behaviors that have resulted in the infliction of horrific serious bodily injuries upon innocent victims, including children and the elderly.

The placement of such high emotional and irrational value upon pit bulls by their advocates must cause one to pause and ponder whether there is a hidden economic agenda behind those that cry and scream against breed specific legislation and go to such extremes as to vilify those Americans who stand up for the victims who have no voice. Rather than accept the rational rulings of the American system of jurisprudence, which the one thing rational Americans agree upon, Pit Bull breeders/fighters and owners must lie, distract, and provide misguided facts and analysis to support their personal agendas. This debate over dangerous pit bulls now must go to the federal government to impose bans against the cloning of pit bulls and the transportation, possession, and sale of cloned pit bulls.

I suggest that every rational American petition their federal representative to support such federal legislation.

She could start by spending a big chunk of that money on a shrink!

Jamie - You have a very cute pooch! How long have you had it on a diet of baby feet?
Do those feet belong to your baby?

Jamie: Indeed you have a very attractive dog. I was wondering how old the dog is, since the picture suggests that there might be the start of some cataracts. From a pediatric eye doctor in Tennessee

Dear Kory

It said the dog saved the woman’s life so it’s pretty understandable for her to want her dog back.
Also, are pit bulls the only kind of dogs that are dangerous?
Humans are the most dangerous animal on earth right now.
Why is it wrong for a dog to kill a human, but not wrong for humans to kill millions of pigs, chickens and cows?

I think I got a little carried away, but my point is if she has the money to do it, I think she can.
Before talking about selfishness, sell your computer and donate money to homeless dogs.

Personally, I don’t think it will be the same dog when it is cloned, so I’m wondering if they could clone memory cells.

Dear Jamie,
I just looked at the title, and I don’t like it.
Why do you judge a country just by a company from it?
I don’t think all Koreans like a dog being cloned.
Americans like to judge a race just by some people of a country.
Would you like it if I said “Americans kill defenseless students”?

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Your judgemental comments of this handicapped lady wanting to clone her service dog are cruel and unwarranted, as well as libelous. The dog being cloned was a SERVICE DOG who not only saved her life, but who opened doors for her, turned off light switches, pulled her wheelchair, took off her shoes and socks. got her items out of the frig, and in essence was her “hands”. They are cloning a truly remarkable dog: He fought a landmark civil rights case for the rights of handicapped people to take their service dogs into public places, and helped his mistress survive a near drowning in a hurricane and flood. He was the Christmas mascot for Wal-mart, and went to old folks homes and VA centers. Everywhere he went, he spread his love and very special brand of magic. A book and movie script are being written about this award winning service dog. His mistress looked at cloning as a way to have him back again and to help her grieving. Love does not end with death. You hypocrites who arrogantly judge her might also need to be told that this kind hearted lady adopted five dogs from the animal shelter. Nor is she stupid. Her IQ is 168 and she was finishing a Ph.D. at age 21, and she spent her whole life dedicated to rescuing dogs and loves animals. Before the judge and slander her, maybe you should develop a bit more sensitivity as welll as learn the FACTS!

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