We are still mourning, and I feel that we can't even have any closure bc she's still out there, God knows where?! Called back after 10 days, now they are saying she will be ready in a other week. Someone finally called back and said she would be ready in 10 days. I called a week later, as they hadn't called to give us our options yet, had to leave a message after many unanswered rings. Our baby girl died 7/3/21, Vista Veterinary Hospital said that Regency Sacramento would be taking her to be cremated. We are forever grateful to the professional, loving care we received here. We appreciate everything they did to help Jones and us. It is very obvious that everyone at Regency genuinely cares about their clients. The ashes and memorial items came back to us within two weeks, and we smile every time we see Jones's paw prints in the stepping stone. We were never rushed or made to feel like we needed to hurry up. We were able to sit with Jones in a very nice family room and say our last goodbyes. Angelina made us feel right at home, was very sympathetic to us in our time of need, and lovingly treated our kitty like he was her own. The care we received from Kelly, Angelina, and the other folks at Regency was exceptional, and far superior to the other places we have worked with. We have had pets all of our lives so have also worked with several after-life care companies over the years. We decided to bring him to Regency for his after-life care, and it was an amazing experience. Environmentalists say that cloning should be the last line of defense for these animals after habitat preservation, poaching control, and captive breeding.We had to say goodbye to our kitty, Jones, recently. Opponents of cloning endangered species site the loss of biodiversity as their primary concern, stating that all species of living things play important roles in the regions in which they live. Since then, cloning of other species has been successful, including a pair of cloned Javan bantengs, an African wildcat aptly named "Ditteaux", and a European mouflan, one of the smallest wild sheep in the world. Cloning is just another reproductive tool, like in-vitro fertilization." The first endangered animal to be cloned was a guar named Noah who survived only two days before succumbing to dysentery. Any tool for saving endangered species is important. Betty Dresser, Director of the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species in New Orleans says, "Saving habitat may not be enough. While moral and ethical issues of cloning pets continue to be argued, both sides seem to be closer concerning the problem of endangered species. Dogs have poorly understood reproductive physiology compared to other species and fewer estrus cycles. The cloning science is similar in most species, although there are some challenges with the cloning of dogs. But in all cases, there are potential commercial applications. The greatest publicity surrounds the cloning of pets when actually the majority of cloning is concerned with agriculture, biomedical research, and propagation of endangered species. While tremendous publicity accompanies cloning successes, the public rarely hears about animal cloning failures. Strong opinions on both sides of the cloning issue seek to educate the public about the benefits, or lack thereof, of pet cloning. And to date they have only been successful with cloning cats. According to the GSC website, expect to pay $32,000. The cost for cloning is a different story. But for the 13% of respondents that are in favor of pet cloning, financial issues may well be the obstacle.Ĭurrently the cost to "bank" a pet's DNA, or genetic material, with GSC (Genetic Savings & Clone) varies from $295 to $1,395 plus $100-$150 annually for storage fees. Eighty percent of the respondents were not in favor of cloning companion animals or the selling of genetically altered animals as pets. In February of 2004, the AAVS (American Anti-Vivisection Society) commissioned Opinion Research Corporation to conduct a national survey to assess public opinion about cloning pets. Genetic Savings & Clone, a gene banking and cloning service for "exceptional pets", is currently offering to store a treasured pet's genetic material in the hopes that the owner will take advantage of cloning that pet in the future. But new technology and creative business opportunities are giving some pet owners new options. To most pet lovers, that cherished "once-in-a-lifetime" dog or cat should remain just that. And while owners would like to keep their dear friend with them forever, very few would actually go so far as to entertain the idea of cloning. Most pet owners have suffered the loss of a very dear and special pet. Ever wanted an exact copy of your favorite pet? Well, now it's possible - but is it smart?
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