Raise your mugs for mutts at "Tails & Ales"

WHAT "Tails & Ales" craft beer festival

WHEN Saturday, July 26, 5-8 p.m. WHERE Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen COST $35 in advance; $45 at the door. Over 21 only. INFO 978-687-7453 ext. 6161; on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShawsheenVillageLiquors or www.facebook.com/mspcanevinsfarm;

"Typically, a craft-beer event is only about the beer," said Julia Pesek, community outreach coordinator of the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen. "This one will help save lives."

A fundraiser for animals of all sizes, "Tails & Ales" will feature samples of some three-dozen New England beers from 10 breweries — among them, Jack’s Abby, Foolproof, Tuckerman’s, Mayflower, Harpoon, Element, Clown Shoes, Ipswich and Berkshire Brewing Company and Maine Beer.

One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit the animals and programs of Nevins Farm. Additionally, 10 percent of any beer orders will also be donated by Shawsheen Village Liquors.