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Tom Brady Says Dog Junie Is a Clone of Late Pet Lua as Colossal Buys Viagen

The clone was created from a pre-death blood sample using Colossal's non-invasive process.

Overview

  • Brady disclosed the news on Nov. 4 in a statement with Colossal Biosciences.
  • The retired quarterback is an investor in Colossal and called the clone a "second chance" for his family.
  • Colossal announced it has acquired Viagen Pets and Equine, consolidating pet-cloning expertise under its platform.
  • Viagen is known for cloning Barbra Streisand’s dog Samantha and Paris Hilton’s Diamond Baby, according to company materials.
  • Brady said the combined technology could aid grieving pet owners and support work on endangered species.