You’re Never Too Tough To Care
One of our pals, Mattie, brought this heartwarming story to my attention. It just goes to show no matter how tough you look on the outside, sometimes you’re just a big softie on the inside.
About 15 years ago, a group of animal-loving, tattooed bikers in the New York area began acting on behalf of abused animals. The men volunteered at shelters and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Toward Animals, and they tried to solve cases of missing or abused animals that other organizations had neither the time nor the resources to address.
About a year ago, they took up the name Rescue Ink, and now work full time investigating cases of animal abuse. Members of the group recently responded at a site in Elmhurt, Queens, where a caller had reported that five pit bulls were caged in the back of a used-car lot.
This is such an inspiring story. It really goes to show that the old adage, don’t judge a book by its cover, is true. There’s a great slide show that goes along with the story, well worth taking a minute to view.
How sweet, I’ve always been drawn to the juxtaposition of tough guys and sweet beings, whether it’s a child or animal. It just warms my heart.
Wish we had something like that around here. I’d join it in a heartbeat, and I bet quite a few of the other bikers around here would, too.
Thanks for posting this. Bikers have the biggest hearts,always ready to ride for a person or animal in need. Bravo !!!! Nose to the wind>>>>>>>>>>>
Bikers have such a bad rap. Most bikers mom and I know love kids and animals. They are also the first to join any cause that they can make an impact at.
Hooray for those surly, tattooed bikers. I love them, mom is married to one and knows their heart.
Ride on!!
Coco & Kim
People who care about animals are still people, regardless of how they look or dress. I thnk it is great that this particular group got together and is trying to make a difference. Awesome!!!!