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Dog, Inc. : the uncanny inside story of cloning man's best friend / John Woestendiek.

by Woestendiek, John.

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Dogs -- Cloning.

Genetic engineering.

Human-animal relationships.

9781583333914 (hc.)

1583333916 (hc.)

310 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Animal control -- The Missy mission -- Booger -- Trakr -- Sperling's dogma -- The bullheaded cowboy -- The Ra©±l world -- "I love perfect things" -- Positively cloneworthy -- The copied cat -- The forever pet -- Good-bye, Dolly -- Korea joins the race -- Cats, clones, clowns, and con men -- Second chance -- Snuppy -- Booger at rest -- Dr. Hwang's downfall -- Missy accomplished -- The turnspit dog -- Booger, times five -- The story of a Mormon beauty queen -- Bringing home the clones -- Trakr, times five -- The end of the dog fight.

Presents the story of commercial dog cloning.

"It all began with a pit bull named Booger. Former Miss Wyoming Bernann McKinney was so distraught over the death of her dog, whom she regarded as her guardian and savior, that she paid $50,000 to RNL Bio for the chance to bring her beloved companion back to life. The result were five new Boogers -- the first successful commercial cloning of a canine -- delivered in 2008, along with a slew of compelling questions about the boundaries of science, commerce, and ethics. Blending shocking investigative reporting with colorful anecdotes, this book takes readers behind the scenes of this emerging industry. It's a fascinating look at how our emotional needs are bending the reaches of science and technology, as well as a study of this uncharted territory. With our pet obsession climbing to new heights and our scientific abilities even more so, this combination raises a serious concern: Are we crossing the boundary of controlling science in the name of science, in the name of love, in the name of merchandising -- or a blend of all three?"--P. [2] of cover.

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