Gimme Shelter: Blues & Rescue 2010!

UPDATE November 12, 2010

Due to some exciting developments in our talent lineup, we're moving our annual Rock and Rescue benefit concert to late winter - exact date TBA. Stay tuned for additional information, including announcements of some very special guests!

Another thing to look forward to this Holiday season!

Gimme Shelter 2010: Blues & Rescue Featuring the Tangiers Blue Band

What's it all about?

A benefit for Rational Animal and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Picasso Veterinary Fund

What's in store?
Tangiers Blues Band rockin' the night away

Complimentary bar and non-alcoholic beverages

Gourmet vegan and vegetarian food

Silent Auction with items including artwork, spa treatments, dinners, luxury goods, and more

For ticket information and details, click here

"Missouri's Dirty Dozen"

As many of you know, Missouri is well-known among the animal community as being a state filled to the brim with horrible puppy mills. If a person buys a puppy from a pet store, chances are the puppy came from a Missouri mill. These mills are inhumane and need to be closed.

The Humane Society of United States released a "Dirty Dozen" report on Missouri's worst puppy mills.

"Violations included sick or dying puppies who had not been treated by a veterinarian; dogs found shivering in temperatures as low as 9 degrees; and dogs so emaciated that their bones were visible through their skin."

The Dirty Dozen

Brandi Cheney and Diana Stephenson, S & S Family Puppies, Milan

Beverly Fields, B & B Kennel, Galt

Shannon Plymell, Windsong Kennels, Pattonsburg

Diana and Floyd Miller, Bar M Ranch Kennel, Spickard

Paul and Pollie Gingerich - Gingerich Farms, Bogard

Mary Ann Smith, Smith’s Kennel, Salem

Cox, Marsha - Mar-Don Kennel, Chillicothe

Peggy Ryan, For Heaven’s Sake Kennel, Reeds Spring

Robert Dukes and Robin Dollins, Tiny Tails, Edgar Springs

Bill and Sandra Sackrey, S K’s Kennel, Brookfield

Brenda Walter, Hidden Valley Farms, Greencastle

Jesse and Sonja Miller – Walnut Creek Kennel, La Monte

Click here to read the full report

Remember, ADOPT!! Do not support puppy mills!

If you're considering adding a furry friend to the family, look at PetFinder for your next pet!

October 10 is Orange Ribbon Day

Did you know that animals have their own advocacy ribbon? It's orange and it's official!

Wear the orange ribbon on October 10 and throughout the year to show your support for animals. Need a ribbon? Contact maggie@rational-animal.org for individual ribbons, or ckistler@rational-animal.org to bring the orange ribbon campaign to your community.

You can also browse our online store for orange ribbon tshirts and more.

Fall Fiesta: FREE Spay & Neuter surgery

Fall Fiesta, Saturday October 2nd, from 9 am - 3 pm!

Central Park West at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue

If you don't have your pet spayed or neutered yet, come on by to the Mayors Alliance for NYC's Animals FREE spay and neuter Fall Fiesta, Saturday October 2nd!

• FREE stay / neuter surgery on a first come / first served basis, encouraged to show up early!
• FREE microchips for the first 100 pets!
• Entertainment & Fun
• Adoptable Pets!
• Ask-Expert booths

For more information, contact

Mayors Alliance for NYC's Animals