Overview
- Brady confirmed that Junie was cloned from Lua, the family dog he shared with Gisele Bündchen who died in December 2023.
- People reported the procedure was done by Colossal using a blood sample collected while Lua was alive, which Brady described as non‑invasive in her old age.
- Brady said the decision was driven by family considerations and the emotional bond his children, Benjamin and Vivian, had with the original dog.
- Colossal, based in Texas, owns Viagen Pets and Equine, which has cloned animals for celebrities including Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton.
- Coverage highlights ongoing ethical questions about identity, animal welfare, costs and social impact, even as proponents point to potential conservation uses.