Gimmie Shelter
Rock & Rescue NYC
A concert fundraiser series celebrating the efforts of New Yorkers who help the thousands of wonderful animals abandoned at city shelters — and raising funds for the rescue organizations fighting to save them.
About the Project
Rational Animal is the ultimate do-it-yourself organization, coming up with new ideas to get people involved in helping animals. Since our inception in 2002 we've had that mental kinship with rockers who follow their art and passion.
In 2003, Pearl Jam invited Rational Animal to sell our Pearl Jam/rescued dog-inspired T-shirts at their Madison Square Garden concert. Then invited us to hand out orange ribbons and shelter maps at their Nassau Coliseum concert in 2004.
In 2005 we started creating our own fundraising concerts in New York City. With Adrock as our honorary chair and the Beastie Boys playing a full set, we knew we were on to something.
Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC was created as a way to celebrate the efforts of New Yorkers who help the thousands of wonderful animals who are abandoned at city shelters and face euthanasia due to lack of space and too many litters. We've raised funds for over 30 rescue organizations working toward the goal proclaimed by Mayor Bloomberg of ending euthanasia in city shelters by 2015.
Pearl Jam & MSG — 2003
Pearl Jam invited Rational Animal to sell our Pearl Jam/rescued dog-inspired T-shirts at their Madison Square Garden concert in July 2003.
Nassau Coliseum — 2004
Pearl Jam invited us back to hand out orange ribbons and shelter maps at their Nassau Coliseum concert in 2004.
Beastie Boys — 2005
In 2005 we started creating our own fundraising concerts in NYC. With Adrock as honorary chair and the Beastie Boys playing a full set, we knew we were on to something.
30+ Rescue Organizations
We've raised funds for over 30 rescue organizations working toward Mayor Bloomberg's goal of ending euthanasia in city shelters by 2015.
Featured Artists
Some of rock's most iconic names have lent their talent to Gimme Shelter over the years.
Eddie Vedder
Pearl Jam
Honorary supporter — Pearl Jam invited Rational Animal to their MSG and Nassau Coliseum concerts in 2003 and 2004.
Adrock
Beastie Boys
Honorary chair of Gimme Shelter. The Beastie Boys played a full set at the 2005 inaugural concert.
Debbie Harry
Blondie
Headlined the landmark 2008 Gimme Shelter concert alongside an extraordinary lineup of artists.
Moby
Solo Artist
Performed at the 2008 Gimme Shelter concert, bringing his signature sound to the cause.
2008 Concert Lineup
The landmark 2008 Gimme Shelter concert featured an extraordinary roster of performers.
Past Performers
Previous Gimme Shelter concerts have featured these incredible artists.
Guest Emcees
Beloved personalities who hosted and emceed our events.
Help Us Rock & Rescue
Please help by volunteering or making a tax-deductible donation. Every contribution supports rescue organizations working to save animals in city shelters.