The pet cloning service is becoming widespread in China
Interest in pet cloning is steadily increasing in China. This was reported by the Daily Mail. The publication cited the story of Beijing designer Lyu Xin. Lyu decided to clone his cat Tomket, which he found on the street about 15 years ago.
As Tomket aged, he began to fall ill, and his owner Lyu Xin did not want to lose his cat. Therefore, he took samples of the animal's skin and consulted specialists. On the third attempt, the specialists succeeded in creating a clone of Tomket, and the new kitten was almost indistinguishable from the original. The service cost Lyu Xin $19,000.
Companies providing this service create clones based on samples taken from the pet's skin. However, this process does not always succeed – sometimes multiple attempts are required, or several clones may appear at the same time. Typically, customers receive the cloned animals within 12-18 months.
Although pet cloning for commercial purposes is permitted in China, ethical issues related to the service's popularity are increasingly being discussed by society. Some experts evaluate this process as an interference with nature and raise ethical concerns.
However, for many pet owners, this service remains an opportunity to preserve the memory of their beloved animals and continue the emotional connection they had with them.
