Golden Clone Giveaway ~ We Have a Winner!

The Golden Clone Giveaway is a contest sponsored by BioArts International, to win the chance to have your dog cloned. According to Mutts, BioArts International announced the dog cloning winner last monday. It is for a German Shepherd named Trakr, who is a hero for his work in search and rescue, at the world trade center on 911. Good dog Trakr, CoCo the Blogging Dog salutes you and appreciates your contribution. At the same time, Trakr's clone will not be Trakr.

While I was on the Mutt's blog, I found that Lou Hawthorne, the CEO of BioArts International commented on the blog to clear up some "misinformation" posted on Mutts. BioArts International mainly disagreed with some statements regarding RNL Bio, the other commercial dog cloning company. Lou Hawthorne CEO of BioArts, stated that RNL Bio is not the authorized agent for dog cloning, and that they are black market dog cloners. In addition, he stated they sent a cease and desist letter to RNL Bio on June 30, 2008. But the most profound comment I read on the Mutts blog was another poster addressing the CEO of BioArts International, he said,

Lou,

Have you considered donating some of your profits to shelters to help homeless animals?

Sorry, but when there are so many animals in need, I have a real problem with cloning to make new ones. As much as I adore my dog, when he goes, I'll be at the shelter saving another one.

I do make an exception in the case of endangered species.

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