TOURNIQUET To Donate Merchandise Proceeds To Animal Rescue Effort

Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET have sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"In the catastrophic wake of Hurricane Katrina, the loss and suffering on many levels is tragic. In the past, we in TOURNIQUET — with your help — have donated money to human causes — like the Red Cross for the Indonesian tsunami victims. Thankfully, there are many, many organizations and millions of dollars pouring in to help the human victims of Katrina. But there is another entity of hurricane victims who desperately need our help — the domestic and wild animals. This time — they will be the ones who will directly benefit from our donations.

"Check out this story at CNN.

'As many TOURNIQUET fans know, we have had a long and unwavering stance against animal abuse and suffering. The hurricane's unfortunate impact on animals is heartbreaking. There were many thousands of domestic animals left behind when the hurricane made shore.

"In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The Humane Society of the United States has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. Their highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are in Louisiana and Mississippi coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort. Last night, one of their teams reached the hardest hit areas of Mississippi and rescued 89 dogs and 42 cats from Gulfport.

"Here's our chance to help. From now until September 30, TOURNIQUET will donate 50 percent of our merchandise sales to the Humane Society. Their entire relief effort is funded by donations from people like us, and they desperately need our support. Go to www.tourniquet.net to order…"