Pet owners, this one is for you. We know you all love your pets. Your dog, your cat, is the best dog or cat in the whole wide world! We know that.
What would be better than your dog or cat living forever? Not possible, you say? Okay, what if the next best thing is possible—what if you could clone your pet so you could have the same pet over, and over, and over… and over again?
Some companies are already offering this service, and while the science may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, it’s very real… and very expensive.
Supporters say it’s a way to preserve the bond with a beloved pet, while critics argue it’s unnatural, risky, and takes homes away from adoptable animals. And even if the clone looks and acts the same, will it really be the same dog or cat you remember?
Would you do it? Why or why not? After you vote, please leave a comment and explain your answer. This is one we’re really curious to hear about.
P.S. Apparently, you can already clone your pet. Here’s the website. (It does cost $50,000 though…)
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Ha! Imagine having 2 Border Collies in a 26′ C Class!
Same here. Except it would be two German Shepherds. No problem. Our Class C is 27 feet long.
Yes I might. I had one beagle out of many that was above and beyond. But, again that’s part of ownership in each dog has its own personality and makes owning them a different adventure.
So in the end I guess I wouldn’t and leave well enough alone.
I voted no. Although the clone might look like my precious baby, it wouldn’t have the same personality. I have identical twin brothers. Raised the same. Had the same childhood experiences. They have different personalities. I married an identical twin. His twin brother also has a different personality. It’s the personality that matters, not the looks.
No. It’s not the dog we had and never could be. Each is an individual that you grow with over the years, and that’s really a great part of the experience.
Death is permanent. I choose to move on.
Yes, every dog has it’s own personality, just like humans. Each one has something you learn to love.
Plus, cloning does not guarantee that they will have the same temperament or behavior.
I really miss my Brittany, but his memory will live on forever.
Sure wish they could live longer!
As long as an elephants life!
Absolutely no way. We love our Daisy the Golden Doodle to death. But no way in hell would we get another one. Super high maintenance, always needing something. I could go on and on, but won’t.
Wasn’t blessed with kids so my dogs have been my children. On poodle # 5 and they each have had personalities and traits that have made each so special. Not sure if I will live long enough for # 6 but I’m sure they will be special!!
I LOVED my last dog. He was a great companion. But, no, I don’t think cloning is a good idea.
We all have had beautiful 4-footeds that will be loved & cherished forever. However, there are so many beautiful souls in shelters waiting for their chance to be your everything. We have been graced with 6 cherished this way. Please, adopt don’t shop.
The adopted shelter dogs seem to be grateful to have a forever home. I know all of ours did.
They weren’t just pets, but part of our family. No need to spend $$$, that usually ends up costing even more in the long run, just because it’s pure bred.
When we got our “Brittany” at the shelter, we didn’t know it was a pure bred and didn’t care.
He actually adopted us the day we saw him.
Thank you for the question, RV Travel! Clone dog #3? A year ago, NO WAY!!! Currently? Maybe. For $50,000? No. Dog #2? YES!!!. For $50,000? Uh, … no, I guess not. 🙁 Have a great week and safe travels!
Not if I had to start by retraining it all over. Never again do I want a puppy that’s 4/5 year old. It’s surprising it ever got out of puppy stage for all the crap it ate and destroyed.
I voted yes.
We just lost our rescue cat of 17 years. He had been to 35 states and 2 provinces with us. He was the best travel cat, and is missed.
So sorry to hear that, Leonard. Losing a longtime, beloved, 4-legged member of our family leaves a hole in our hearts, for sure. Then so many things can trigger happy, albeit bittersweet, memories forever. Take care. 🤗 –Diane at RVtravel.com