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Woman Clones Late Dog for $50K While Under 'Profound Grief,' but Now Admits She's 'Not Proud’ of 'Crazy' Decision (Exclusive)

Venessa Johnson details paying $50,000 to clone her late dog Oliver after his December 2024 death.
The cloned pup Ollie was born after Oliver’s passing and arrived in November 2025.
Johnson says the decision was made during profound grief and she now calls it crazy and not something she’s proud of.
Johnson admits she would have adopted from a shelter instead and wants to foster seniors after the experience.
The public reaction included online backlash as viewers questioned the cloning choice.
Johnson frames the clone as a partial tribute rather than Oliver himself, underscoring the difference between a dog and a clone.
She plans to use her platform to promote shelter adoption and to foster senior dogs.
Oliver died after a two-year fight with aggressive cancer, deeply affecting Johnson.
Johnson describes the clone process as straightforward, involving cell extraction and embryo transfer.
The article notes Johnson’s finances were stretched, requiring GoFundMe and support from friends and family.

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