News, Pet dogs as bad for planet as driving 4x4s, book claims. (world, working)

[JD59]

I could never eat my pets because I consider them part of the family.

Owners should consider doing without, downsizing or even eating their pets to help save the planet, according to a new book.

It claims that the carbon footprint left by domesticated animals is out of proportion to the size of their paws.

A medium-sized dog has the same impact as a Toyota Land Cruiser driven 6,000 miles a year, while a cat is equivalent to a Volkswagen Golf.

Pet dogs as bad for planet as driving 4x4s, book claims - Telegraph

[TakeAhike]

ok--I have a dog--love him dearly and until I am 'forced' to give up my pet I plan to continue being a pet owner.

I am inclined to say something crude about this article--but will refrain. 'Consider the source'. Learned that somewhere--maybe from my grandparents--farmers--who were able to recognize 'S---t'. Earthy people and good people.

[pommysmommy]

I won't be eating my cats or dogs and the climate change "carp" about mankind being responsible for climate change that will destroy the world is BS.

[Alaskapat528]

Originally Posted by pommysmommy

I won't be eating my cats or dogs and the climate change "carp" about mankind being responsible for climate change that will destroy the world is BS.

You got that right!

[TXboomerang]

I'm going to chop down some trees right now....

[texdav]

We are working on getting rid of cows now at a fast rate if you lok at the size of people.Chocolate has been on the eliminate list for deacdes but they just keep giving birth.

[Wapasha]

Originally Posted by John1960

I could never eat my pets because I consider them part of the family.

Owners should consider doing without, downsizing or even eating their pets to help save the planet, according to a new book.

It claims that the carbon footprint left by domesticated animals is out of proportion to the size of their paws.

A medium-sized dog has the same impact as a Toyota Land Cruiser driven 6,000 miles a year, while a cat is equivalent to a Volkswagen Golf.

Pet dogs as bad for planet as driving 4x4s, book claims - Telegraph

I guess we all just need to commit suicide, and get it over with. BTW, what is the carbon foot print on that guy's book?

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by John1960

I could never eat my pets because I consider them part of the family.

Owners should consider doing without, downsizing or even eating their pets to help save the planet, according to a new book.

It claims that the carbon footprint left by domesticated animals is out of proportion to the size of their paws.

A medium-sized dog has the same impact as a Toyota Land Cruiser driven 6,000 miles a year, while a cat is equivalent to a Volkswagen Golf.

Pet dogs as bad for planet as driving 4x4s, book claims - Telegraph

OH PLEASSSSEEEEE. Pure and Simple the biggest piece of BS!!!

[Rakin]

How about my pet cow ? Is he like driving a Hummer ?

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by Rakin

How about my pet cow ? Is he like driving a Hummer ?

Maybe even worse. Once people read 'Chicken Little' and understood the message. Have all of those people 'left' the nation/world? Are extraterrestials in control?

smacking the idiots as hard and fast as I can--cows know how to swat flies, chew their cud and keep their mouths shut

Go Chik Fil A.