Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Hello Kitty, or Frankenpet?
"Many discriminating cat lovers know exactly which cat they want, are willing to pay for it and won't settle for anything less," reads the Web site for Genetic Savings and Clone, which now is charging pet owners $50,000 to clone their cat."
Debra Saunders: "What the Savings and Clone calls "discriminating cat fanciers," most Americans would call suckers or fools."
"The folks at Genetic Savings are careful to tell potential customers they can't recreate Fluffy."
"If you "are grieving your pet's loss and seeking an identical replacement, then we respectfully discourage you from using our services," says the Web site, with a handy link to grief resources."
"Will Genetic Savings disclose to the public how many cats, if any, have to be killed to make one marketable cat? The company spokesman had no answer."
"They recognize that they have a defective procedure, and they're saying, 'In the end, we'll get you a live animal,'" Pacelle noted."
"The company ethics policy promises: "In the unlikely event that an animal is born with deformities or other problems, it shall only be euthanized if it is suffering or facing high probability of near-term suffering, and shall otherwise be placed in a loving home at GSC expense."
If you have $50,000, and needs another Fluffy, (Click Here) for Genetic Savings and Clone's Web site.
"Many discriminating cat lovers know exactly which cat they want, are willing to pay for it and won't settle for anything less," reads the Web site for Genetic Savings and Clone, which now is charging pet owners $50,000 to clone their cat."
Debra Saunders: "What the Savings and Clone calls "discriminating cat fanciers," most Americans would call suckers or fools."
"The folks at Genetic Savings are careful to tell potential customers they can't recreate Fluffy."
"If you "are grieving your pet's loss and seeking an identical replacement, then we respectfully discourage you from using our services," says the Web site, with a handy link to grief resources."
"Will Genetic Savings disclose to the public how many cats, if any, have to be killed to make one marketable cat? The company spokesman had no answer."
"They recognize that they have a defective procedure, and they're saying, 'In the end, we'll get you a live animal,'" Pacelle noted."
"The company ethics policy promises: "In the unlikely event that an animal is born with deformities or other problems, it shall only be euthanized if it is suffering or facing high probability of near-term suffering, and shall otherwise be placed in a loving home at GSC expense."
If you have $50,000, and needs another Fluffy, (Click Here) for Genetic Savings and Clone's Web site.
