How big is the carbon footprint of owning a dog or cat? I have heard that for an Alsatian or Labrador, it is akin to running a four-wheel drive vehicle. Is this accurate?
Jim Logan
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, UK
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