Tom Brady bets on cloning to bring his dog back

Tom Brady made headlines again, but this time it wasn’t for a pinpoint pass or another championship ring. The seven-time Super Bowl winner revealed that his new dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his late pitbull Lua. The story, reported by The New York Post, blends science, nostalgia, and a deep emotional bond that goes far beyond football.

At 48, Tom Brady explained that the cloning was made possible by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech company in which he’s an investor. Using a blood sample taken before Lua’s death, Colossal—working with Viagen Pets and Equine, a global leader in animal cloning—was able to genetically recreate the dog Brady shared with Gisele Bündchen and their children for over a decade.

Cloning and controversy

“I love my animals. They mean everything to me and my family,” Tom Brady said in a statement quoted by People. “Colossal gave us a second chance with a clone of our beloved dog.” Lua was adopted during Brady’s marriage to Bündchen, and her passing was deeply felt by the entire family. The Brazilian supermodel posted a heartfelt tribute on social media, along with photos of Lua with their children Benjamin and Vivian.

Lua’s story isn’t new to the public. Back in 2014, she even starred alongside Tom Brady in a campaign for UGG Australia. She was part of the family’s core, and her absence left a void that Junie now helps to fill. While pet cloning remains a controversial topic, Brady made it clear that his decision was driven by love and the desire to preserve a special bond.

 

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Cloning’s potential

Beyond the personal aspect, the former quarterback also highlighted the broader potential of this technology to help other families. Tom Brady sees it as a way to contribute to the preservation of endangered species. Viagen, for instance, previously cloned Samantha, Barbra Streisand’s dog, and Diamond Baby, Paris Hilton’s missing pet.

 

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Tom Brady has already left his mark on football. Now, he’s stepping into a space where science and sentiment intersect. Junie isn’t just a puppy—she’s an emotional extension of a family story that continues to live on. And just like in his best games, Brady proves that even off the field, he knows how to execute a masterful play.