BioArts International of Mill Valley said it will accept submissions for the Golden Clone Giveaway in the form of 500-word essays submitted by 3 p.m. Tuesday, the New York Daily News reported Monday.

"Over the objections of our accountant, we have decided to give away one dog cloning slot to the family with the most 'clone-worthy' dog in the world," BioArts Chief Executive Officer Lou Hawthorne said.

He said the company decided to give away a cloning after it received multiple letters in response to its announcement of an auction that will give sell five dog clonings for minimum bids of $100,000.

Hawthorne said the letters were from "passionate dog owners who are upset that they cannot afford to participate."

"These e-mails describe some very special dogs, many of whom are nearing the end of their remarkable lives," he said.

BioArts announced in 2007 that a successful clone had been made of Hawthorne's deceased dog, Missy.