After selling out the first two years, organizers of the third annual Pints for Pups are expanding the fundraiser for local animal rescue groups in several respects.

Pints for Pups, the brainchild of Facebook group Southbay Beer Hounds and ceramic supply store Clay Planet, initially benefited Silicon Valley Pet Project, which fosters and helps adopt out dogs and cats from the San Jose Animal Care Center. This year another beneficiary has been added: the Thulani Program, a nonprofit that rescues and helps adopt out older German shepherds in the Bay Area.

While Strike Brewing hosted the first couple Pints for Pups, overflow crowds at that venue led Head Beer Hound Paul Anderson and his wife, Deb, to seek out more space. They found it close to Strike at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, where this year’s fundraiser will be held on May 13.

The Andersons and Clay Planet owner Matt Hoogland will be filling that space with ever more local brewers and artists. In addition to Strike, pours from Hermitage, Firestone Walker, Oskar Blues, Santa Clara Valley Brewing, Taplands, Benoit Casper, Golden State Brewery and Freewheel will be on tap. Sarah’s Vineyard and Satori will provide the wine, and Venus Spirits will be mixing cocktails.

A large percentage of beer sales will go to Thulani and the Pet Project, says Deb Anderson, and the 40 or so artists who’ll be selling their work at Pints for Pups will donate 30 percent of the profits they make that day. While much of the ceramic art available will be in the form of pints, growlers and other beer-related items, many artists new to the event this year will offer work in other media.

“I was given free rein to show—and sell—whatever I wanted,” says painter Jeanne Rehrig. “My art is abstract for the most part, based on organic forms. I haven’t done any canine art but, of course, I’m all for the cause.”

This is Rehrig’s first time selling her art as part of a fundraiser, though she did attend the first Pints for Pups in 2015 as a patron. The artist says she’s looking forward to participating in the expanded version of the event.

“Moving to the fairgrounds from a small space in the brewery implies a big step forward,” she adds.

Music is another new art form added to the mix this year, with Bug Horn Rex and Sound Decision playing live throughout the day. The former band plays New Orleans music; the latter is a classic and alternative rock cover band.

While the event is a benefit for our four-legged friends, dog-owners are advised to leave their pets at home. Children are welcome and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for them, along with a variety of food trucks. IDs will be checked for alcohol purchases.

The third annual Pints for Pups is set for May 13, 1-8 p.m., at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Alcohol sales will end at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes parking. Get tickets at bit.ly/pintsforpups2017. Tickets for beer, wine or cocktails are $5 each at the event.