Is it true that clones age prematurely?
The theory that clones are born “old” or age rapidly has been proven to be false. This myth was reinforced by speculation that the early death of Dolly the cloned sheep was due to premature aging. But Dolly developed a common respiratory infection, and there’s no evidence that being a clone had anything to do with it. The age of the genetic donor (the animal whose DNA is used to produce a clone) does not affect the age or aging process of the clone. back to top> Ethics FAQs • Given that people who clone their pets might otherwise adopt unwanted pets, aren’t you adding to the problem of unwanted dogs and cats? There are tens of millions of dogs born around the world every year. We are only offering 5 cloning spots so the impact on the overall dog population is negligible. It should be noted that the original dog Missy was adopted from the pound. Best Friends Again encourages would-be dog owners to consider adopting a wonderful pet from a local dog shelter or pound. back to top> • Is the
