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Last Chance to get  a Repli-Pet

The Midtoon Herald, February 27, 2009

Repli-Pet, a company that specializes in breeding famous pet look-alikes, announced this afternoon that they will retire their pets from the market after a series of copyright violation cases.

"The cases are still open," said Michael Boll, a Geneticist-turned-lawyer from Repli-Pets. "We think there is a fair chance that we may prevail, but legal costs are astronomical and ate too much into our profits."

Repli-pets did not want to specify which company or companies are involved in the alleged copyright Infringement, but sources indicated that some of them include an animation studio, a comic strip syndicate, a dog with experience in management, a lazy cat and a hot-tempered duck.

At least 732 famous pets look-alikes are sold under the Repli-Pet brand in 45 countries.  will now have a last chance to obtain the remnants of Repli-Pet's inventory. Overstock of pets will be sent to rescue centers in France.

"This is a beautiful humanitarian gesture," said the Mayor, in a pre-written statement. "Now kids all over the world will be able to own a piece of American art. This will bring good will to our nation, for who would not be happy to obtain a replica of Mickey Mouse, Roger Rabbit, Batman or Speedy Gonzalez?"

This reporter already ordered repli-Pets of Itchy and Scratchy

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