Clone Your Pet? - Totally against it

The Puppetmaster of Cloning

2009-05-19T21:02:00.000-07:00

To any logical person, cloning a pet seems unnecessary and frivolous. When there are so many homeless pets already, and pet cloning cannot guarantee an animal that is identical to the genetic donor in appearance or behavior, it seems ridiculous to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to clone a pet. Many people oppose pet cloning ethically, as well. It is an unnatural practice, and it will

Misconceptions About Cloning

2009-05-12T20:25:00.000-07:00

Before deciding to clone your pet, it is important to be sure that you are fully informed about the topic. There are many misconceptions surrounding the cloning of pets. One popular misconception is that cloned pets will be carbon copies of their genetic donors. People assume animals that are genetically identical will look and act alike, but subtle differences in genetics can cause differences

Fears Come True

2009-05-05T20:43:00.000-07:00

Our society has reached a dark and frightening time. Deep fears that have previously only manifested in science fiction entertainment have now become a reality. If you think that cloning your pet is harmless, then perhaps you have not heard about the human cloning that is now being performed. What pet cloning proponents have failed to realize is that supporting cloning of any kind leads to a

Frivolous Use of Science

2009-04-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

If you clone your pet, you will be contributing to the science that has brought you such frivolous endeavors as this latest abomination: dogs that glow under ultraviolet light. Ruppy is a puppy that looks like any other in normal light, but glows red under ultraviolet light. Although the scientists responsible for creating this clone claim that this is an important advancement for the study of

Oppose All Cloning

2009-04-21T20:18:00.000-07:00

Many people think it is harmless to allow people to clone a pet. They argue that creating a pet clone is a private decision and has no effect on others. The problem with this argument is that it does not take into account the effect that acceptance of pet cloning has on other aspects of the cloning controversy. As pet cloning becomes more widely accepted, more disturbing practices become

Animal Sports Associations Against Cloning

2009-04-15T02:09:00.000-07:00

It can be difficult to determine who to trust when forming an opinion on a controversial subject, but perhaps the safest route to take is to consult the experts. When it comes to pet cloning, the experts are those who know about breeding animals. Pet cloning proponents advocate cloning your pet as a form of selective breeding to single out those dogs or cats best suited to a particular job or

Further Down the Slope

2009-04-07T23:32:00.000-07:00

In considering cloning pros and cons, it is important to keep in mind the effects that will come of the development of this technology in the future. It is easy to see the slippery slope toward human cloning that is created by the acceptance of the idea of pet cloning. Pets are companions to humans, and many people regard their pets very highly. When it becomes acceptable to clone your pet, it

Cloning is Not the Answer

2009-03-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

Pet cloning is a field that is expanding rapidly. Pet cloning companies are taking advantage of a society that has begun to see the cloning process in a more favorable light and preying on the emotions of people who have lost beloved pets. Companies that want you to clone your pet use your grief against you by promising a replacement for your lost pet. They then point out that the cloning process

Top 10 Reasons Not to Clone Your Pet

2009-03-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

10. Companies that want to clone your pet will prey on your emotions. People form close relationships with their pets, and pet cloning companies use those bonds to exploit customers. They give customers false hopes of recreating a lost loved one or extending the life of a pal.9. Pet cloning is a commercial venture. As the purpose is reproductive and not therapeutic, it is not a great source of

Another Slippery Slope

2009-03-17T20:13:00.000-07:00

In a past article, I articulated the slippery slope that forms when you decide that to clone your pet is ethical. This time, I would like to point out another possible outcome of society's consent to pet cloning. Proponents of pet cloning maintain that the ability to clone working dogs is beneficial, because it is difficult to find dogs that have the temperament and personality to perform certain

Pet Cloning Still Unethical

2009-03-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

This is an important time for the issue of pet cloning. It seems that lately, the issue makes headlines almost weekly. After President Obama's issuance of an executive order on Monday that lifts a ban on federal funding of stem cell research, there is sure to be surge of debate on pet cloning ethics. While proponents of pet cloning will likely tout this as a victory, the president's statement as

The Slippery Slope

2009-03-03T19:03:00.000-08:00

Much evidence points to the conclusion that it is unethical to clone your pet, but perhaps arguments against pet cloning have failed to sway you. If you have yet to be convinced, consider the implications that successful, public-condoned pet cloning will have on the future of cloning humans. As the science of pet cloning becomes more precise, human cloning becomes demystified. Just as consumer

Faulty Logic

2009-02-24T22:34:00.000-08:00

Recently, scientists cloned the first extinct animal. Those who support pet cloning argue that this breakthrough affirms the logic that to clone your pet is ethical and supports the scientific community. This is faulty logic. Cloning animals that have become extinct will likely result in those animals quickly becoming extinct again. In addition, the process of cloning extinct animals is different

Cloning Ethics

2009-02-16T21:10:00.000-08:00

If you have been reading news stories about pet cloning and thinking you would like to clone your pet, you may want to take a closer look at the ethics of cloning. It results in many deaths of dogs and cats, and the animals involved may be mistreated. The companies involved in cloning animals have questionable motives, and their marketing tactics lead the public to have unrealistic expectations

Cloning by Numbers

2009-01-25T19:47:00.000-08:00

Pet cloning is an inaccurate science. The technology is not advanced enough for commercial ventures, and the cloning process is not regulated as it should be. Cloning companies are not required to report information such as success or failure rates and living conditions, and the United States Department of Agriculture does hold the cloning process to the same standards as other industries.

The Truth About Cloning Cats and Dogs

2008-12-16T16:04:00.000-08:00

When I first read about the controversial topic of pet cloning, I was shocked by the incomplete and inaccurate statements on the topic that were published on the Internet. Purveyors of such services would have consumers believe that to clone your pet is to extend time with a beloved friend. These merchants mislead and prey on grieving pet lovers. When an animal is created through the cloning