Clone Kitty – The Cloned Cat Influencer

This amazing story follows Belle, a beautiful white ragdoll that is in fact a clone! Belle was successfully cloned by our partner cloning company, ViaGen Pets & Equine. Her story demonstrates the applications of pet cloning, and the value of this service to owners of much-loved animal companions. This is why Belle and her owner Kelly Anderson have taken to social media to show the world what cloning is all about. Her platform is so incredibly important, teaching her audience the truth about cloning and debunking false stereotypes.

Belle was created from the DNA of her original, Chai. Born in 2011, Chai’s start in life wasn’t the easiest. Coming from a substandard breeder, she had a number of non-genetic health complications that put a strain on her overall wellbeing. She managed to overcome these health issues and lived a healthy life. This was until she had to undergo emergency surgery after an incident where she ingested a foreign object. Although she survived the surgery it was believed Chai had a severe reaction to the anaesthetic used. After this chain of truly unfortunate events, Chai sadly passed away in 2017 at just 5 years old. When this happened, Kelly was devastated. She often referred to Chai as the closest thing she’s ever considered to be her soulmate. Kelly stated that it was not only too soon and completely unexpected, but a part of her heart was literally torn away that day.

Following this heart-breaking ordeal, Kelly was utterly lost in grief, unable to sleep and desperate to carry forth Chai’s memory, when she remembered a conversation she had with a friend just a few weeks prior. Pet cloning. Maybe this could be a way of honoring the most important soul she’d ever known, she thought, a way to preserve the final petals from her rose. Kelly began researching cloning to gain a better understanding of it and found she felt comfort in the idea of carrying forward Chai’s legacy this way. The next morning her vet collected the samples to begin the cloning process, but they unfortunately were not in the optimum condition. Chai’s body was frozen overnight, reducing the probability of cell viability. Kelly still had hope and was not dissuaded by this news, so fingers were crossed, and the samples were sent. Thankfully, ViaGen were able to obtain viable cells from these samples, Chai’s DNA was successfully preserved, and the cloning process could begin!

Fast forward to August 2021, where an adorable blue eyed, white coated ragdoll kitten was born by a surrogate mother within the ViaGen labs. Belle the Clone, named after the beauty and the beast character, was introduced into the world, happy and healthy. Kelly was thrilled and by October was able to meet Chai’s genetic twin, her very own Cloned Kitty. Upon their first meeting Kelly and Belle were destined to be best friends when eight-week-old kitten Belle very calmly lay on her lap.

Ever since, Kelly and Belle have taken to the internet to normalize cloning, dispel myths and shed some light on why people choose to clone their pets. Kelly has expressed that Belle’s temperament is bold and sassy, the same as Chai’s was. However, she does clarify that Belle is very much her own unique individual and the bond between them is not the same as the one she had with Chai but that is okay! Belle’s markings are also a little different; she has less colour on her face and coat than Chai did, which would be due to environment differentiation rather than genetics. Similarly, their meows are also different as meowing is a learned behaviour, how interesting!

Belle has now become an internet sensation, capturing the hearts of cat lovers worldwide. Her story encourages discussions about cloning, genetics, and the bonds we share with our furry friends. Remember, Belle isn’t just a clone; she’s a unique cat with her own quirks and charm.

Kelly and Belle were recently featured on BBC Click, a popular UK TV Show that reports on recent developments in the world of technology.

You can learn more about Belle and her fascinating journey on her website: Belle the Clone Kitty. She’s truly a one-of-a-kind cat!