While I love all my dogs, I would not clone. I feel that each dog born is a gift, an individual gift given to us. And messing with nature is something I want very little of.
I would spend a ridiculous amount of money to keep Harriet alive (and healthy) for another 12 years but I wouldn't clone her. There is and will always be just one Harriet.
As much as I love my girls I also love what each new pup brings into my life. Every experience is different as is the love that’s endless. If I could I would freeze time right now since my love just turned 12 and can’t imagine life without her.
I fantasized about cloning my previous dog - who was perfect in every way - but my vet pointed out that you can’t clone personality. So, what would have been the point?
I would not consider cloning even if I could afford it. For me, it's not a morality issue. It comes down to unrealistic expectations in the cloned dog; it wouldn't be fair for them to have to be an exact replica. Also, each of my dogs, in their similarities and their differences, has taught me different lessons and steered my life in unique ways. I could never regret a single one of them with their individual personalities.
I would, however, perhaps pursue IVF if that was ever a possibility. A surrogate mom for the harvested and fertilized eggs would be fine.
I would not do that. Part of having pets is that they outlive us. Even a clone would only generically be the same dog. But there is a lot more than genes only. I still miss my cat Tiger -Lilly and she went over the rainbow bridge 8(!) years ago. She was my soulmate and it took a long while for me to recover from this. But even as much as I miss her I wouldn’t want a clone from her. Or from our dogs Toffee and Watson once they have to cross. Medically it’s very interesting and on other occasions it’s surly appropriate but I strongly believe there should be limits. Closely monitored limits.
What’s wrong with going to grieving a beloved pet? Death is part of life. And so it should be.
No, I would never engage in any cloning for my dogs. With shelters and rescues over loaded, and we are getting puppies from breeders who cannot “adopt” their pups, it’s unconscionable to me that this is even a consideration. Fascinating, absolutely, but morally I wouldn’t support it. Just because we can, doesn’t mean to say we should.
Thoughtful comments - & I agree - i wouldnt clone either. Each loved dog is unique & as such we love them & they are always in our hearts... each dog we are fortunate to have should be unique.... they are truly loves.
Oh No Lucys wee loves are off to their forever homes! Wow that went so fast!
You share such beauty - and the Goldens you raise are beyond special. Thank you & it just means unique & individual are to me wonderful. That cannot be replicated💞
If another Chloe was possible I would seriously consider it but probably not a candidate because of the eye exam. I would be happy to donate $10,000 toward the cause if there is a chance that there would be a pup as amazing as Chloe is. She truly is beyond amazing and brings so much happiness. First deployment is to Malibu for the grade school children who''s elementary school was damaged in the recent fire. They used HOPE in 2018 after a fire and immediately contacted them again.
If cost not the determinate, my initial thought is, why not? But further thought, I don’t know. Is it really the same outcome? Is it “cheating” the natural process? Should we try to keep something we value longer than it’s actually given to us. As I look at Jake’s tin of ashes, I do regret ever having him neutered but I didn’t know there was really an option. I will at least make a more informed decision next go round. Now that he’s gone, nothing brings him back or truly carries him on. If I’d had his sperm frozen, I don’t think it would be the same. Assuming Harper had puppies, your cherished friend lives on! ❤️ My humble thoughts.
While I love all my dogs, I would not clone. I feel that each dog born is a gift, an individual gift given to us. And messing with nature is something I want very little of.
I would spend a ridiculous amount of money to keep Harriet alive (and healthy) for another 12 years but I wouldn't clone her. There is and will always be just one Harriet.
As much as I love my girls I also love what each new pup brings into my life. Every experience is different as is the love that’s endless. If I could I would freeze time right now since my love just turned 12 and can’t imagine life without her.
Also, I didn’t realize that Lucy’s puppies went to their forever homes this weekend! I will miss them!
I fantasized about cloning my previous dog - who was perfect in every way - but my vet pointed out that you can’t clone personality. So, what would have been the point?
I would not consider cloning even if I could afford it. For me, it's not a morality issue. It comes down to unrealistic expectations in the cloned dog; it wouldn't be fair for them to have to be an exact replica. Also, each of my dogs, in their similarities and their differences, has taught me different lessons and steered my life in unique ways. I could never regret a single one of them with their individual personalities.
I would, however, perhaps pursue IVF if that was ever a possibility. A surrogate mom for the harvested and fertilized eggs would be fine.
I would not do that. Part of having pets is that they outlive us. Even a clone would only generically be the same dog. But there is a lot more than genes only. I still miss my cat Tiger -Lilly and she went over the rainbow bridge 8(!) years ago. She was my soulmate and it took a long while for me to recover from this. But even as much as I miss her I wouldn’t want a clone from her. Or from our dogs Toffee and Watson once they have to cross. Medically it’s very interesting and on other occasions it’s surly appropriate but I strongly believe there should be limits. Closely monitored limits.
What’s wrong with going to grieving a beloved pet? Death is part of life. And so it should be.
No, I would never engage in any cloning for my dogs. With shelters and rescues over loaded, and we are getting puppies from breeders who cannot “adopt” their pups, it’s unconscionable to me that this is even a consideration. Fascinating, absolutely, but morally I wouldn’t support it. Just because we can, doesn’t mean to say we should.
Thoughtful comments - & I agree - i wouldnt clone either. Each loved dog is unique & as such we love them & they are always in our hearts... each dog we are fortunate to have should be unique.... they are truly loves.
Oh No Lucys wee loves are off to their forever homes! Wow that went so fast!
You share such beauty - and the Goldens you raise are beyond special. Thank you & it just means unique & individual are to me wonderful. That cannot be replicated💞
If another Chloe was possible I would seriously consider it but probably not a candidate because of the eye exam. I would be happy to donate $10,000 toward the cause if there is a chance that there would be a pup as amazing as Chloe is. She truly is beyond amazing and brings so much happiness. First deployment is to Malibu for the grade school children who''s elementary school was damaged in the recent fire. They used HOPE in 2018 after a fire and immediately contacted them again.
If cost not the determinate, my initial thought is, why not? But further thought, I don’t know. Is it really the same outcome? Is it “cheating” the natural process? Should we try to keep something we value longer than it’s actually given to us. As I look at Jake’s tin of ashes, I do regret ever having him neutered but I didn’t know there was really an option. I will at least make a more informed decision next go round. Now that he’s gone, nothing brings him back or truly carries him on. If I’d had his sperm frozen, I don’t think it would be the same. Assuming Harper had puppies, your cherished friend lives on! ❤️ My humble thoughts.
Can’t wait to see the video and meet the named puppies 😉