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- ↑ Carlson, Jen (October 2008). "Susan Brandt, Rational Animal". Gothamist . New York Public Radio.
- ↑ "The Beastie Boys to play animal welfare benefit". NME. 4 October 2006.
- ↑ Sacks, Amy. "'Trails to Tails' map by Rational Animal offers guide to New York's animal shelters, dog parks". Daily News .
- ↑ "New York City's Animal Shelter Map, Trails to Tails, Unveiled at City Hall Friday March 5th, 10am".
