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Tom Brady Confirms Family Dog Was Cloned as Colossal Buys Viagen

The reveal coincides with Colossal Biosciences' purchase of Viagen Pets and Equine.

Overview

  • Brady said Junie is a genetic clone of his late dog Lua, created from a pre-death blood draw using Colossal's non-invasive process.
  • The cloning was performed via Colossal working with Viagen Pets and Equine, whose acquisition Colossal announced the same day.
  • Brady is an investor in Colossal, which publicized the deal as he disclosed Junie’s origins.
  • Media photos show Brady with Junie, with reports noting the dog closely resembles Lua.
  • Viagen’s past clients include Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton, and Brady touted potential uses for grieving pet owners and possibly conservation.