Rescue Ink: How Ten Guys Saved Countless Dogs and Cats, Twelve Horses, Five Pigs, One Duck, and a Few Turtles

by Rescue Ink

Book Overview

Former "Newsday" writer Flaim chronicles the true story of 10 tough and tattooed bikers who rescue animals in danger. Color photo insert.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670021164
• ISBN13: 9780670021161
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

These people are my heros

This book will touch every animal lover's heart. These men, many of whom have had rough starts in life or made poor choices have shown that any person can turn their lives around and do good in the world. Being involved in animal rescue myself, I know how unusual it is to have men with these diverse personalities involved in helping abused or injured animals. I loved this book and am even more inspired by these men to continue my work with animals.

Outstanding!

This book is great. I've been watching the show "Rescue Ink" on cable TV when I can. It's so good to know that all kinds of people have a heart for abused animals.

Big Bodies Hiding Big Hearts

You ever walk somewhere and draw funny looks? You ever looked up from eating a fabulous steak dinner in a real nice restaurant and just stop mid chew because the couple across the aisle won't stop blatantly staring at you? Or maybe somebody has looked at you like you imagine they would look at Ted Bundy? I have a couple of tattoos and I get these looks everytime I wear a tank top. I can imagine how these big, tattoed bikers feel. Meet Big Ant, G, Batso, Johnny O, Eric, Des, Joe, Robert, Bruce, Angel, and the lone female, Mary. These ten heavily tattoed New York bikers (and Mary) have set out to show the world that loving animals is cool. It doesn't make you less of man. Or less of a biker. While rescuing numberous dogs, cats, pigs, horses, and ducks these guys are also showing the more ignorant folks out there that bikers are not bad. If people quit judging others on appearance alone, they may be surprised at what is under the skin. I like this. I like these guys' stories. I got a good laugh every now and then, especially with the pig round up. I respect what these guys are trying to do, save the animals one dog or pig at a time. When they can't coax an owner to part with a neglected pet, they build a dog house for it. When families cannot afford to spay or neuter, these guys find a vet to do it for free. When they are not rescuing pets, they are visiting schools and talking to troubled kids or spreading the word and their phone numbers to encourage people to report animal abuse. I hope there is a sequel. This was about getting to know the guys and their stories. What childhood experiences made them what they are today? Why do they care so much about animals? What made them start this group? And of course, there are rescue stories. I hope there is another, or even a series of books for those of us that don't get the National Geographic channel. I understand they have a show coming out. Thumbs up, Rescue Ink.

5 stars is not enough

This book is great. Very honest. I mean it tells the truth about animal rescue, the failures as well as the successes. I'm going to buy several more as gifts. A perfect book for kids too....any age. These guys are really something! The other reviewer ( Doglover )only gave it 3 stars because he/she felt it didn't do the guys justice. That may very well be....I don't know them personally....but after reading this book I sure wish I did...buy it..you won't be sorry.