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"Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC" Benefit Set for October 6

Animal lovers and rock music aficionados will rub shoulders on October 6 when Rational Animal's eagerly awaited third annual Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC benefit concert shakes the rafters at the Highline Ballroom at 371 West 16th Street in Manhattan's fashionable Chelsea district.

Join honorary chairperson Debbie Harry, MCs Chi Chi Valenti and DJ Johnny Dynell, and guest hosts Beastie Boy Adrock and Gina Gershon for an evening of music and entertainment with a purpose: to raise money for animal rescue groups that are working to save lives and create brighter futures for New York City's homeless animals. This year's exciting musical line-up includes electronic artist Moby, Brooklyn indie power trio Earl Greyhound, 80s dance music group Goonsquad, up-and-coming rocker Lissy Trullie, Brit rockers Bloody Social, downtown singer/songwriter Jesse Malin, the March 4th Marching Band, and other artists.

This year's ten beneficiary groups all are members of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. They include A Cause for Paws, Adopt-A-Dog, Anjellicle Cats Rescue, Bobbi and the Strays, Linda's Feral Cat Assistance, Loving Touch, Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, Rawhide Rescue, Spay Neuter Intervention Project (SNIP), and Tiny Treasures Rescue. The ASPCA, an Alliance founding member, is one of the event sponsors.

"Our goal at Rational Animal is to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals," says Susan Brandt, Rational Animal's founder. Gimme Shelter is a rockin' way to spread our message, and we're thrilled that this community of fellow artists and animal lovers have donated their time and talents to the cause."

A media professional with a passion for animals, Susan founded Rational Animal in 2002 to increase public awareness about at-risk animals in New York City — those animals whose lives and well-being are in jeopardy. Rational Animal creates media campaigns and special events to advocate primarily for homeless companion animals. This volunteer organization is driven by a core of writers, artists, and designers, filmmakers, editors, and event planners, researchers, and ethologists — all animal lovers who use their talents to creatively produce media to increase awareness for the animals that need help.

Time Out New York named the 2006 Gimme Shelter concert one of the Top Live Shows of the year. This year's concert promises to be another huge success. The celebration begins at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6. Tickets can be purchased online.