RESCUE INK UNLEASHED

RESCUE INK UNLEASHED

 

“…We’re like the Army for the animals.”

 

As many of you know from reading this blog, most of us here at www.tvchannelsfree.com have a real soft spot for the National Geographic Channel. It has, in my opinion, single-handedly legitimized the entire genre of reality TV shows. The National Geographic Channel shuns MTV-like reality shows, such as MTV’s The Hills, in favor of much more gripping and raw reality TV shows, such as Explorer and Locked Up Abroad. This week (Friday at 10pm to be exact) a new reality TV show will be premiering on the National Geographic Channel called Rescue Ink Unleashed which, according to National Geographic Channel’s official website, is about “…a group of tattooed motorcycle-riding tough guys on a mission to save animals in danger.” That’s a great synopsis and all but not even near satisfactory for all you avid TV watchers out there who want to know the real scoop on any given show. Well…I have done some digging and here’s what we found for you.

 

As we mentioned earlier, Rescue Ink Unleashed follows a group of New York based “biker” type guys (called Rescue Ink) who rescue animals in danger. Here is an excerpt about the group from its own website:

 

“RESCUE INK is a rescue group unlike any you’ve seen before: a bunch of tattooed, motorcycle-riding tough guys who have joined together to fight animal cruelty, educate abusers and help resolve situations other rescue groups can’t – or won’t – handle themselves.
Some of the guys grew up in the projects, some had their brushes with the law, some used their smarts to survive, even thrive on the streets. But that was then, this is now, and today they all share a common goal: Using every means within the thin boundaries of the law, they persuade and educate abusers about the right way to treat animals.

Like many of the animals they save, the members of Rescue Ink know what it’s like to be given a second chance in life. And they’re using theirs to help the animals, no matter what it takes.”

 

And now lets meet the members of this “ASPCA if it were run by the Hell’s Angels” group of animal rescue men:

-Joe Panz

“Joe Panz grew up in a Queens neighborhood notorious for wise guys, where taking care of business is a way of life, and you are only as good as your word. He brings that premium on honor and loyalty – as well as some really high decibels – to every rescue. When Joe’s not bailing out pit bulls or catching feral cats, he’s working out at the gym, cruising on his Harley or hanging out with his tiger-striped pit mix, Bond.”

 

-Big Ant

 “Big Ant loves to ride his Harley as well as customizing anything that goes, and it usually goes fast. His motto is “Try to make it, or if you buy, it make it better,” like his 1950 cherry-red Buick or 1966 Nova drag car. Big Ant’s house is bursting at the seams with rescues, from rabbits to cats to Butchie, a pit-bull puppy saved from a used-car lot. And while he’s quick to kid around, watch the fuse: Big Ant can go from teddy bear to wrath of God faster than you can say “braciole.”

 

-Johnny O

“With his “Clark Kent” glasses and ski cap, Johnny O’s look is best described as “coffeehouse biker.” A former personal bodyguard, he loves the martial arts, reflected in his tattoos of symbolic Chinese animals, from a fiery dragon to a contemplative crane. Like all the guys, Johnny O is a pit-bull advocate – he owns two, look-alikes named Lucy and Chuck – and he educates about their undeservedly bad rap every chance he gets.”

 

-Eric

“…a man of few words. But if he’s angry at an abuse case, one look at his piercing blue eyes will speak volumes about what he’s feeling. Eric is proof that you don’t need a big dog at your side to be a tough guy: Though he is a Rottweiler lover at heart (his oldest dog, Marley, is a Rottie mix), he also shares his home with three Miniature Pinschers and a Chihuahua mix.”

 

-G (short for George)

“…this Rescue Ink member knows there’s no shortcut to making a dog a calm, stable family member: It takes time, patience and training. G’s proud of his bulldog, Boss, who’s a poster boy for canine socialization. An industrial firefighter and owner of a landscaping business, G rides a Suzuki Hayabusa. Yeah, the Harley riders in the bunch give him grief about riding a Japanese bike – but first they have to catch up with him.”

-Batso

“…A record-breaking power lifter and martial artist, this 75-year-old attributes his youthful appearance to regular exercise and Chinese herbs. His devoted pit-bull mix Inka never leaves his side, whether he’s making a batch of his all-natural soap, or taking a spin in one of his themed custom cars, like the aptly named Bat’s Revenge.”

 

-Angel

“Angel likes to say he ‘used to protect people from animals – now he protects animals from people.’ A retired New York City Police detective stationed in upper Manhattan, Angel is Rescue Ink’s resident pet investigator. Whether he’s pulling up a rap sheet or scanning Internet postings for reports of dog-nappings, Angel is a bona-fide cybersleuth. And keeping him company with every keystroke is his deputy dog, a Bichon Frise named Cris.”

 

-Junior

“The newest member of the group, Junior is a hard-working restaurateur who for years has spent his spare time rescuing animals great and small. He loves to foster dogs, but isn’t very good at giving them up, which is how he got Lab-shepherd mixes Diesel and Scout, and Blue, the white boxer.”

 

-Robert

“One of the founding members of Rescue Ink, Robert works behind the scenes to liaison with other rescue groups and brainstorm ways to help Rescue Ink spread the word about its “zero tolerance” policy toward animal abuse. A dog owner despite his allergies to all things furry, Robert hopes to develop legislative initiatives on animal law.”

 

So that’s the www.tvchannelsfree.com behind the scenes look at Rescue Ink and their new TV show, Rescue Ink Unleashed. Don’t forget to watch Rescue Ink Unleashed season premiere this Friday night at 10pm on the National Geographic Channel.

 

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