In 2002 Susan Brandt founded Rational Animal, an organization whose mission is to increase public awareness about at-risk animals in New York City. In continuing their mission to increase awareness about animals in need in NYC, they're hosting their 3rd Annual Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue benefit show on October 6th (tickets). Debbie Harry, Moby, Adrock, Gina Gershon, Earl Greyhound and many more will all be on hand in support of Brandt's cause. This week......

Video for An Open Letter to NYC - The Beastie Boys Tomorrow night is the "GIMME SHELTER: Rock & Rescue NYC" Benefit. The night will bring together rockers in support of homeless animals. Details: WHO: BEASTIE BOYS, BLUE OYSTER CULT, THE CHOKE, THE DUELLING BANKHEADS, JOE HURLEY AND THE GENTS, MARSHALL CRENSHAW, the band MORE, MURRAY WEINSTOCK NELLIE MCKAY, SIC F*CKS, THE STAR SPANGLES, AND MORE GUESTS T.B.A. With special appearances by DEBBIE HARRY......