The ethics of cloning – and owning – dogs | Letters

Animals are not replaceable objects, but individuals with unique perspectives, says Dr William Gildea. Plus a letter from Peter LoweThat Luiz Hoinkis chose to clone his dog may seem to be a sign of his sincere love for animals (Experience: I spent $50,000 cloning my dog, 18 April). But his decision and the growing pet‑cloning industry that makes it possible may instead be an indication that we are misvaluing animals. Trying to have one’s dog “reborn” takes it to be a repl