Cruelty in Dog Cloning

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Heh. Yesterday I was talking about Lou Hawthorne, CEO of BioArts International. On the Mutts blog, someone suggested BioArts International should consider donating some money to dog shelters. You can read that post here. Lou has not replied to that question, I keep checking but nada zilch nothing. In the meantime, I have been doing more research into dog cloning. It seems that the Humane Society of the United States and the American Anti-Vivisection Society are strongly against dog cloning. One thing I did not fully understand is the amount of animal cruelty involved in dog cloning. If you would like to find out more facts about dog cloning:

American Anti-Vivisection Society and Humane Society of the United States Release Report Warning Consumers of Problems with Pet Cloning. "Buyer beware" is the message of The Humane Society of the United States and the American Anti-Vivisection Society to consumers and pet lovers as dog cloners yesterday announced their plans for an Internet auction. In a new report, Buyers Beware: Pet Cloning Is Not for Pet Lovers, The HSUS and AAVS highlight the animal suffering, questionable claims, shoddy science and dubious background of certain players in the pet cloning scheme.

Click here to view the press release.
Click here to view the executive summary.
Click here to view the report.

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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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