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September 23, 2009

Two promise tattoos if Rescue Ink comes to Baltimore

In response to the Unleashed throwdown yesterday, asking readers to make pleas to the muscled, inked men of Rescue Ink to come to Baltimore in the name of stopping this city's animal abuse....not one but TWO brave readers offered to get paw print tattoos if the guys come to town. (Note from Jill: As of 12:56 p.m., it's now THREE thanks to Lindsay!) (Another note from Jill: As of 1:15 p.m., we've got FOUR thanks to Carol and a few more folks on Twitter acting interested....) (Um, at 1:26 p.m., we've got FIVE!!!) (Update: As of 1:53 p.m., thanks to Reada and DCDiva, we're up to SEVEN!!!!) (Update. 2:01 p.m. Kathy says she'll be EIGHT!) (Update: Betsy and Shannon make NINE and TEN.) (BIG UPDATE!!! 2:29 p.m. Two of the Rescue Ink guys are going to talk to me tomorrow afternoon! I'll tell them all about everyone's pledges!) (2:32 p.m....Julianna and V make 12.) (2:43 p.m. Steven and "BehindBJ" make 13 and 14.) (Caitlin makes 15 at 2:51 p.m.) (2:58 p.m. Spam and his girlfriend Anna make 17!) (Samstersmom makes 18 at 3:09 p.m.) (At 3:31, Stephanie makes 19.) (Tracy makes 20, providing it's not too expensive, she says. 4:07 p.m.) (4:30 p.m.: SoboJosie makes it 21.) (4:45 p.m.: Lauren and Dawn join the pack, making 23.) (6:48 p.m. Baltimoregal and Jen are in, rounding out a nice 25.) (7:37 p.m. Janet makes 26.) (8:07: 27 = Michelle!) (8:12 p.m.: K.M. says it would be "a pleasure." So, 28.) Phew! (9:19 p.m.: We've got four more: Megan and Andy her housemate, Gina and Frank. That would be 32.) (Add in Wendy C. to make 33.) (And Anna = 34). (And at 11:18, the last of the day, Stephanie, to make 35.)...(Thursday morning: Larissa said overnight she'd be willing to be "inked for the cause." 36!) (10:08 a.m., Valerie says she'd get her 1st tat for this. 37.) (10:26 a.m. Brian confirms. He's 38.) (Davida makes 39 at 10:40 a.m.) (10:49 a.m. Husband and wife Barbie and Joey are in, as is "Cynical Eastern Shorn Girl." That would be 42.) (And Melanie. 43.) (44 with Josh.) (12:04 p.m. And apparently Tara, to make 45!) (At 46, Jacob says "Bring it," Rescue Ink!) (Emily R. makes 47.) (12:15 p.m. Patrick L. and Meekrat make 49.) (12:19 p.m.: Plus WendyLou, even though she doesn't live in Baltimore anymore. 50.) (Lauren and Emilie make 52!) (12:43 p.m.: Amy for 53.) (No. 54 is Mila.) (We've got Darlene at 55.) (Jackie is 56.) (Hope is 57.) (4:10 p.m. Shaun, another B-more ex-pat is in. 58. Deborah might make 59.) (Theresa and Sara, the latest to join the potential tat club. That's 61!) (Make it 62, says Maegan.) (JillyBean, no apparent relation to Teddy Bean, would like to be No. 63.)...FRIDAY: John says he's 64. Liz is 65. Pat and Kerry make 67. No. 68? That's Adel! Mary and her husband are in, for 70. 11:30 a.m. Tim T. proudly joins the pack. 71....No. 72 is Sara who says, "Anything for the animals." ..Justine says she's ready for paw prints. 73....Tattoo and kitty lover Kim is 74....75 is Michele.....Sisters Diane and Dona are ready for paws. 77. James is 78...Dave is 79. Stacey makes it an even 80....Stephanie says she'll make tat No. 8 a paw. She's 81... Leonard's daughter convinced him: He's 82. Making 84, there's Cynthia and Jennipea.... Couple Toni and Tony, Krystal, Melissa are in for tattoos. It will be Melissa's first! 88. Co-workers Casey and Tiffany make 90! Add Joshua. 91. And Angela: 92. Virginia and Andrea want in: 94....Michael and another person who together have four dogs and two cats. 96....Pat, Mike and Jacq for 99...Tara is 100. Wow. 100...Shaun is 101. 102 is Joshua.

Go Shannon and Jaime!

"We need some muscle to rough up the scum who abuse innocent animals," Jaime writes....

Wow. How can they refuse that? These are men who respect the tattoo. ... Someone also offered to buy them a round of drinks.

I'm still trying to get these offers in front of the Rescue Ink crew. Hopefully they'll even respond.

Image of paw prints in the snow courtesy of rmceoi's photostream on Flickr.

Comments

I'll also gladly get a tattoo if they come - I already have a bunch (one animal-oriented), so what's another?

Count me in -- I can also use another!

I'm also in on this.

OMG- Count me in! I was going to get one anyway for my belated dog. Do we need to sign a blood contract/proof of seriousness? Maybe the BARCs folks could put out an alert for volunteers.

I'm in for the tattoo as well. I've been wanting to get something dog/Izzy themed and that would be perfect. Rescue Ink guys, come to Baltimore!!!

I will do it. My dog is a rescue. :)

Sign me up!

Betsy, are you MY MOM Betsy?!

I am in! LMK when and where.

I too will give my blood.

Count me in, too.

I love my cats more than anything, they have been there for me through the roughest times of my adult life.

I have been on the receiving end of an animals loyalty and unconditional love and can not comprehend how an individual or individuals can perform such horrific acts.

If it will help the show come to Baltimore I pledge that I will get both my cats paw prints tattooed to me.

I was going to get a Maisy tattoo something anyway. My friend had the vet who put him dog down take an ink impront of her paw then had her paw tattooed on him and I've always loved the idea. I'd totally get tattoo number 11 for a good cause. And still buy the drinks.

look...I was so excited I forgot how to type. Please excuse all those typos, everyone

My cat Zelda (@MissZelda on Twitter) has been my best friend for over 13 years...outlasting every home, every job, and every relationship I've had while she's been around. Her simple, loyal, unconditional love has pulled me through the toughest of times, and in exchange, I treat her like the princess she already thinks she is.

I have no hesitation in getting her paw print tattooed on me, especially for a cause like this one.

Additionally, I just talked to my girlfriend Anna, and she is just as willing to get a paw print tattoo of her little kitty, the Reverend Cleophas James...so count both of us in on this!

Count me in. I have always wanted a paw print tattoo but was too chicken to do it. This is for a great cause though.

This is the best excuse to get a tattoo ever. We have to find a tattoo parlor to do us all en masse!!! Any suggestions on where we should go?

I will do this!! E-mail me with details!

dcdiva, I'm partial to the Baltimore Tattoo Museum, but I'm sure they don't have enough artists to tattoo us all at the same time! We'd have to make a whole day of it, for sure. :)

But I already have a pawprint tattoo!

If they ink it, I will come. Or I will ink it so they come. If it's cheap.

Count me in for a pair as well. Making my tweet official!

i'm in =)

This would be a great way to celebrate our dog Echo. I know I'm following the pack here (pun intended) but I'm in as well.

I'm in for one. Dammit. My mother is gonna kill ALL of us.

I will happily do this!

I'm a total wimp, but I would do it!

Definitely count me in!

count me in as well! it would be a pleasure...

My housemate and I, both owners of amazing animals, are in. And we'll start spreading the word at our jobs tomorrow.

I am in, our dog is a rescue from BARCS. Just let us know when.

I'm in!! I was planing on getting one anyway for my blated dog anyway. So this is just another great reason to do it! Feel free to send details!

Ok. I am in. To honor my love for my dog Molly who taught me the scope of love that animals bring to our lives and to have a permanent expression of my belief that all animals should be happy and safe from harm.

Add another! If we can make this happen I'd be happy to get inked for the cause :)

I'm Megan's housemate. I couldn't comment earlier, but we are both proud owners of rescue animals. We are SO in! Let's take care of the scum!

At 50 something, I have no tats; but for this cause, I will certainly get tattoed with my cats pawprints.

I'm in.

Just name the time and the place. I'm definitely up for a paw print - and I'll even cross the Bay for the cause!!

from @LastChanceMD - my husband and I are in!

I'm in! My kittens mean the world to me. :)

I'm in.

This is so cool - In only 24 hours, 36 people pledged to get tattoo's in hopes that the men of Rescue Ink will see how much we want & need them to come to Baltimore to help the animals here. I have a few co-workers I rounded up that are willing to get "inked for the cause" too. I am so impressed with Baltimore animal lovers right now & I'm excited about the attention this could bring to the serious problem of animal abuse in our city.

I have at least one more friend that will do it too. Probably more!

My friend Tara has officially committed to doing this but can't get on to sign up. She's asked me to sign up for her (I have her email as proof!).

Count me in! I'll get inked if we can clean out Baltimore's abusers. Rescue Ink! Bring it!

I rescued my kittens, and I wish all animals in need could have better lives. I'll get another tattoo if they come, definitely.

count me in!!!!!! just read (strangely before seeing this site) that a woman and her "adult" son were charged with abuse and neglect of 21 malnourished and flea infested dogs that were living in their home. wtf.

I'm in. The trouble is figuring where a palm sized print will look best ( for my late and beloved Shepard)

I'm in! What a great cause.

I'd love to sign up for this. Count me in

Count me in - I want another one anyway - next one was going to be a paw print anyway - be happy to add my name to the list.

Absolutly!

I'm in! Where do I sign up??

DO IT! Spend a few minutes under the needle for Baltimore's animals. Wear your commitment to animal rights proudly on your skin! :) (I have total needle fever right now, if you can't tell.)

Since I lost a dear family companion not long ago, ive toyed with paw prints back and forth as a tat idea. This gives me more reason! Count me in...

Do we get a group discount?? LOL 'Yes we need 60 paw print tats please.'

meekrat, I've been thinking about that too. If for whatever reason this doesn't work out (though I don't see how they can say no to us!!) I'm going to get in anyway. I'm starting a backpiece in a month and I've wanted Maisy's pawprint for awhile. Might be a nice distraction from the many many hours of boring shading I'm going to have to sit through for my back. Anyway, I'm thinking the inside of my upper arm, or the top of my left shoulder.

I too would get a tatoo, if thats what it would take to get these wonderful guys. I think that what they are doing is a great justice to our furry friends. I wish there were some way i could help. I am on distability and low on funds, but i would help in other ways.

I'm not in Baltimore any more, but I'm definitely in!

I am not only in, I would like to join the team!

I'm in!

Make that 62. I'm in! I think it's high time the scumbags that abuse animals learn that there actions don't make them "tough" whatsoever.

Oooo - Can I be #63???

I'm curious ... how many of us are pledging to get their first tatoo ever? (yet another selling point to raise with the Ink guys)

Anything to help the animals!

I have tattoos and would love to get a paw tattoo. I have three cats and a rottweiler. how do I sign up ?

I have NEVER had a tat, but I will do just about anything for animals. I'm going to Dogtown in June to volunteer with the dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and I think a paw print tat would be a wonderful fashion statement! My family is going to freak, but what the hell ;)

So what number does that make me?

I was looking to get another tattoo anyway. A paw print as matter of fact. Sign me up!

My Husband and I are there! Just say when and where!

Well, I told Kerry L. that I would get a tattoo with her and pay for hers for her big 4-0, so I guess I am now in too. She previously turned down my gift...but now since it is for a good cause, she wants to do it...I am now even more excited.

I would proudly display this.

Anything for the animals. A little ink goes a long way!

Ready for my paw prints
I am part of the Doberman Assistance Rescue and Education Team
It is all about Loving and Helping the abused and innocent animals - Who wouldn't have a soft spot for that!

You've got two more! We are ready for our paw prints. We have 3 rescue kitties and 3 rescue gerbils and hamsters. Let us know when and where and we'll be there.

Sign me up!

I can't not think of anything better than a permanent reminder of a commitment to stop animal abuse. I'm in.

Count sisters Diane and Dona in to support the animals! We are ready for our Paws!

I look forward to the mass inking. I wonder if we can get this on WJZ, or Fox, or something?
Is there a website or something for this movement, that I can post on my Facebook page?

Cheers!

I'm absolutely in for the tattoo! If someone has information, could they let me know where/when? My rescued dog is my best friend, and I'd be honored to be part of this tribute.

Love it.

I don't have a single tattoo but will gladly get one in the name of animal advocacy!

Count me in, be my 8th tattoo but this one would be special. As a huge animal lover I think going towards a great cause and I really hope we can get them here.

I ride a motorcycle to and I'm not really a tattoo kind of guy but for this cause I'd be more then happy to get one. My daughter is pledging to get one and she told me about the whole story behind it and I just had to participate. Let's get Rescue Ink here, we can do it.

count me in

I have read with great interest the stories about Rescue Ink.

First, I want to say that I have never wanted a tattoo, but will gladly get one of a paw print to help bring them to town.

Second, while I may not be able to help with travel arrangements if/when they come to town; they can certainly stay free at my townhouse in Gambrills. I’m even willing to provide transportation to/from Baltimore.

Count me in!

Please send me additional information on this. It would be great if a local tattoo company would do a portion or all proceedings for these tattoos to support this group coming down!

Both myself and a co-worker want to participate...let me know the details.

I'll definately do this if they come around.

This would definitely be my first tattoo ever. And at the risk of my mom not speaking to me for some time if I'm found out!

Count me in!

My friend Stacey sent me over. I'm SOOO in! I've always rescued my pets and lost my last one a few months back. What a better tribute to my lost fur-family and to help all THEIR fur-families in the process!
!!

I live in Rhode Island but love Baltimore and will come get one for the animals.

That God for these REAL men who are helping out defenseless animals. I would both support and help raise monies to support this group in any way including a "RALLY" in Maryland. GREAT JOB and GREAT ORGANIZATION and way to go Baltimore Sun for article. Love animals!!!

I'm in for a pawprint, maybe even two! Melanie from Lucky Cat Rescue

We are in for two! We have four dogs, two pits trying to do our part for the homeless pups, and two cats. We would love to make some paw print additions to our ink!!

Count Pat & Mike in for two!

I'm totally in! i could use a new tattoo anyway...

my two baltimore pitties bring so much joy to my life. Bella was rescued by the BCP in June of 2008 from a Baltimore City drug house. Piper came from Defenders eight years ago. I don't know what I'd do without these stubborn, loving souls in my life!

BTW - could the Rescue Ink guys stop off in Phillie and kick some Michael Vick ass while they're on their way?

I'm definitely in!

I have 5 of my babies paw prints I have been waiting to put in ink! (along w/a design).
This would be an awesome opportunity!

I am in

I'd sure think hard about getting one; I'm not quite ready to commit!

Yes, please!

Being a part of a rescue group in Baltimore City, you can be sure I will get "inked" for this very important cause!

I will gladly get a tattoo if it will help raise awareness, animals are to be loved!! SIGN ME UP!!!!!

I think this is a great idea! These guys coming to Baltimore will help stop the abuse of animals! I help spread the word through my blog, loveoftheanimals.com, please tell me what you think!

i have been wanting to get another tattoo now for years and this seems like the sign i was looking for. i am in - where do we go to "officially" pledge?

I will absolutely get inked. Count me in! -Mary Alice, Charm City Cakes

I would happily do this too.

I am IN!!!

I am sooooo IN!!!

count me in!

I am totally in. I have a brindle pitbull name roxy who I found in the city wondering around This tattoo is for her because if I didn't find her, her life would have been very different. I think it's great what Rescue ink is doing, let's get them here.

I'm a DJ for 98 Rock and my friend Johnny O has a TV show called Renegade TV. We have been planning a benefit for abused/neglected animals in Baltimore scheduled for Nov. 7 2009, including a motorcycle ride, live music, good food, an animal walk etc. After seeing Rescue Ink, we have decided it'd be great to get those boys involved. We also have talked to a several people who are willing to get the tattoo. If anyone else would like to get involved please let me know.
Thanks,
Dee Alvis

I am "IN !! " I'm a motorcyclist with three rescued dogs...and I have wanted a tattoo of some sort for a while now....but said I would only ever get something animal related like paw prints. Never took the leap...but now I have the PERFECT reason to!!!! :)

Rescue is so fake look at the camera shots they are mock rescues and they fired the founder Mikey Tattoo because of a Non-profit money sandal they were selling dog food they were told to give away for free and a few other things. Mike Artosky was for real so they dumped Mike and his friends.

Mark your calendars everyone! My housemate Megan and I are putting on a benefit on November 21 at Spy Club in Mt. Vernon (15 E. Centre St.). More details to come. Let's raise the money to get the guys down here!

I'm in!

There are at least 3 from my business who are in for the tats...maybe more. Posted on my FB page for all my FB friends to see as well.

Count me in! I would love to get some paw print tats! SUPPORT THE ANIMALS!

Late to the party and scared of the pain, but will do in memory of Josey and for all the other adopted animals who are the loves of our lives!

I'm in, as well. Hey, how is everyone going to get their pet's paw print? I have two kitties and a dog, all rescues! They are the best, and most spoiled, unconditional friends that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I would do anything, within reason, to get these guys here to
Baltimore to help these defenseless animals. I could tell you stories about tragedies that I have seen with my own two eyes in this city, that would make someone sick! These poor babies need help. It is disgusting that there are so many repulsive, sadistic, monsters living in Baltimore. We, animal-lovers/adorers, need to come together and do something. I am so sick of the lack of respect for life these days. The worse part is that the animals cannot defend themselves.
I personally have found abused, neglected, abandoned animals that I have rescued and taken to the shelter or SPCA. I would love to take part in this day. I would love any ideas on how to get my cats' and dog's paw prints to the shop. I want them to be MY pets prints. Also, does anyone know where, when, and if there will be a group rate for all of us? Currently, I am a broke student and am only working one day a week, but I am willing to starve for a week to show my support and love!

I am in also! Please let me know when and where and I will be there. I would love to see Rescue Ink come to Baltimore. We as animal lovers should take a cue from them and take back the streets from the people out there who abuse and neglect our city's animals!

Definitely down for more ink and what a GREAT cause. Will be there for sure. Count me in!!!

Can I have a tattoo also - cat paw print please, oh, please if you have not cut off doing the tatto's.
Please let me know, I support the Pit BUlls. They can get mean if treated mean, but gentle if they are treated right, some lap dogs as a friends got in my lap. He's goofy and all right by me!
I love Dobermans and am in a Doberman Rescue group, so why not support the pitt bulls also!!!!!!!!!

I'd love to get one if I can still get on the list. I didn't see a price anywhere. Anyone know the cost and if there is still room to get on the list?

I love tatto. I have more then tatto in my right hand. It's cheaper to other product. When you are able to handle it then please awake it.

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About Jill Rosen
Jill Rosen is a reporter at The Baltimore Sun. During her nearly 20 years in journalism, she has covered news and features — including a surprising number of stories that involved animals. There were the dog Christmas carolers in State College, Pa. There were the hounds who toured with a production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The story of a preschool teacher at Baltimore’s Father Kolbe School who had to replace her class guinea pig, who died over the winter holiday. A harrowing tale of what it was like to make homemade pet food ...

Though her clean freak of a mother refused to allow her to get a dog, she has had a number of pets through the years, including goldfish named Bob and Fingle, a betta fish named Ichabod, a wild rat terrier named Wendel, who she shared with a roommate, and, currently, sweet, sweet kitties named Leo Sesame and Milo Pumpkin and a little rescued pup named Teddy Bean. She, Leo, Pumpkin and Teddy Bean live in Baltimore.
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