A woman in China who spent 160,000 yuan (US$22,000) to replicate her dead dog using a skin sample has sparked widespread interest in pet cloning services.
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While animal cloning is not against the law in China, the practice must comply with ethical guidelines, and cloning companies must have the proper qualifications.
The woman, surnamed Xu, from Hangzhou in eastern China, shared her story with the mainland media outlet Personage. She bought a Doberman called Joker in 2011.
Joker was her loyal and brave companion, providing her with an “irreplaceable sense of security” during her time living alone.
At the age of nine, the dog needed surgery for malignant sarcoma in its neck. Due to the risks involved with anaesthesia, it underwent the procedure without sedation, calmly cooperating.
Xu said: “It was always so trusting and strong, enduring the pain bravely.”