Samuel Gorovitz, a philosophy professor in the College of Arts and Sciences who specializes in medical ethics, was quoted in a New York Times article exploring the emerging practice of pet cloning. The piece analyzed the cloning process and its implications following former NFL quarterback Tom Brady's announcement that his dog Junie is a clone of his family's late pit bull mix, Lua.

In the article, Gorovitz addressed a primary concern with animal cloning, stating that the greatest risk is "self-deception." He explained that "there's no harm to the pet being cloned, nor is there initial harm to the resulting pet," but cautioned that "that new pet will not be the beloved prior pet. At best, it will be similar in important attributes." His comments highlighted the importance of managing expectations around cloning technology, emphasizing that while cloning creates a genetic twin, it cannot replicate an animal's personality or recreate the unique bond formed through shared experiences.