Former officer's beloved search-and-rescue dog lives on in five clones

Jun. 18, 2009
James Symington's essay about his deceased German shepherd wins him five free cloned puppies in a contest sponsored by a bioengineering firm. James Symington is experiencing an extreme case of deja vu.
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