The NY Times did an article on the local Rescue Ink yesterday. These are the guys who look completely bad ass, but go around rescuing cute little kittens and puppies. Neglectful pet owners probably pay more attention when a 6’2 tattooed bald dude is threatening to take their pet away. A 4’11” chick…not so much. Although I come off as 5′ when I try to act tough.

Read the article and please check out their website! There you’ll find information on volunteering, adoption, events and even an online store where you can purchase their adorable logo on t-shirts and totes.

But this is a public service announcement:

DO NOT leave your dog tied up outside a store or restaurant. DO NOT leave your dog in your car. Pedigreed animals are stolen all the time for resale. Non pedigrees are stolen for dog fights, resale to animal experiment labs and reward monies. Dognappings are on the rise.

The weather is cooling off, but NEVER EVER leave your dog in the car on a hot day without the windows being open. About a month ago, we had to call the owners of a Chihuahua out to their car because the dog was distressed. We parked at a Target in Newburgh and the dog was in the car with a jacket (!?), windows closed. We went in and came back about a half hour later. Dog was still there. We paged the owners and they were actually pissed off at us for interrupting their shopping experience! “We were only in there for 5 minutes.” sez she. That’s funny, because your dog and your car were here 30 minutes ago! Anyway, my friend’s dog died that way (someone else was watching him at the time) so I know it’s a serious no-no!

Pit bull fighting is still alive and well. If you see any suspicious activity, please report it. If you look like the guys above or have the chutzpah, confront these dog fighting bastards yourself. *Disclaimer: Don’t hold me responsible for what happens next.

Rescue Ink slideshow