Overview
- Brady said Junie was created from a blood sample taken from Lua while she was alive, with the collection described as non‑invasive during the dog's old age.
- He attributed the procedure to Colossal Biosciences, and coverage cites People reporting the company handled the cloning.
- The announcement came the same day Colossal, in which Brady is an investor, publicized advances in animal cloning.
- Colossal is based in Texas and is described as owning Viagen Pets and Equine, a service known for cloning pets for celebrities including Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton.
- Brady framed the decision as preserving a family bond and supporting scientific work, noting Junie resembles Lua in appearance and behavior; Lua died in December 2023 and was publicly mourned by Gisele Bündchen.