ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) — A local brewing company is helping raise money for an animal shelter the only way they know how, beer.

LTS Brewing company along with Leashes and Leads hosted Barktoberfest at the brewery Saturday afternoon, with proceeds going to Paws and Claws.

A special beer was brewed for the event, an American Amber Ale. Leashes and Leads created beer for our four-legged friends, a “Pup-Kin” Dog beer with proceeds also benefiting the animal shelter.

LTS Brewing Company Manager Carissa Darcy says proceeds raised at the event help with the care of the animals.

“They need money for many things, I mean its the dog food, the care of the animals, cats included, there is so many things that they need money for over there [Paws and Claws] and so if we can do any part to help them out that’s what we are here for.”

This is not the first collaboration for LTS and Paws and Claws, but Darcy says its the last event for the year. However, she adds she hopes this collaboration will continue for years to come.