Should We Clone Our Pets Summary

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to resurrect a beloved pet? In the article, Should we Clone our Pets from the September 2016 Scope Magazine, the author explains the two sides of the issue involving cloning pets. Some believe that the cloning of man’s best friend is an acceptable practice and some think that it is not. The piece is written by scientist and professor Robert Matson and answers the questions for those who have ever wondered what it would be like to resurrect a beloved pet.

Those who believe cloning should be allowed have two main arguments. As Matson puts it, “ And you certainly don’t want a dog like Scruff. You want Scruff.” Cloning is used because kids want a dog who was the original. The cloned pet would have the exact same eyes, nose, mouth, and fur that the kid loved. In addition, supporters of cloning pets believe the practice can improve human health in the coming years. The use of replicas for research is the only method that can create exact copies for testing. Matson also states, “ Researchers use clones to study human diseases and search for cures.” Clone research could lead to

As the author argues the other side of the issue, he states referring to pets, “ Plus, implanting an embryo is an invasive procedure that puts the surrogate mother through enormous stress.” In other words, cloning can take a toll on the mother’s health. One pet could be harmed while trying to bring back another. Those against cloning also believe that it could lead to emotional issues in the cloned pet. The author describes this problem in a story about a cloned bull named Chance. He wrote, “ Second Chance didn’t have a mild disposition.” This is an example of cloning changing a loving bull to a vicious bull . A bad temper in a cloned pet could lead to human risks. The owner may also want to give the cloned pet to a shelter due to the behavioral issues putting more pets in