About Save a Mexican Mutt

SAMM was founded in 2003 by Kelly Karger after she and her husband, Jim, moved to Mexico and witnessed the suffering of homeless and neglected dogs.

They discovered in most areas of Mexico dogs and cats are gathered up by Departments of Ecologia and euthanized by electrocution, drowning, or shooting. As well as rescuing and transporting dogs to new homes they also help with spay/neuter campaigns and awareness, vaccinations and giving pets proper care and treatment.

History

2001

Kelly and Jim Karger move to San Miguel de Allende.

Suerte, their first rescue dog. Suerte is now 10 years old and living a spoiled life with the Karger clan.

Karger's begin to move out of 'vacation' mode and into awareness mode — awareness of the suffering of so many homeless dogs.

Rescue a litter of 9 puppies 2 weeks old. Homes are found for all with friends, family and clients.

Rescues

9 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

2002

Kelly begins volunteering in the local shelter and sees, firsthand, that dogs are NOT getting adopted locally.

Rescues

19 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

2003

The rescue effort is organized and Save A Mexican Mutt is born.

Rescues

  7 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

2004

Rescues

10 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

2005

Mary and Steve Dolch of Albuquerque, NM, came onboard to help save even more dogs. They have been an invaluable asset to the mission of SAMM by helping to transport, performing home visits, and networking which has resulted in more adoptions and foster families for rescued Mexican street dogs.

Rescues

13 Dogs Found Homes

2006

Rescues

32 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

2007

SAMM applies for and is granted U.S. non-profit status, 501.c.3.

Jim and Sally Osbon join the effort and make their first run to Santa Fe, NM in August, with precious cargo. They were a bit overwhelmed but not discouraged and made several subsequent transport trips and helped to network the SAMM dogs.

Press Articles

2007 was a great year for SAMMs press exposure with articles appearing on sites, blogs and newspapers.

Rescues and trips taken

74 Dogs Found Homes

  1. Nov 1-8
  2. Nov 27-Dec 2
  3. Dec 11 - 16

2008

Press Articles

Fortune Magazine - June 16, 2008 :: View Article

Rescues and trips taken

122 Dogs Found Homes

  1. Jan 14 - 24
  2. March 6 - 12
  3. April 17 - 24
  4. July 9 - 16
  5. August 13 - Sep 3
  6. Dec 12 - 17

2009

Press Articles

L.A. Times - January 15, 2009 :: View Article

Rescues and trips taken

68 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

  1. Jan 19 - Feb 1
  2. April 2 - 15
  3. May 21 - June 5
  4. Aug 2 - 11
  5. Dec 9 - 15

2010

SAMM partners with, Marlene Davis of Mex-Can Partners in Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico to get more lucky dogs adopted, primarily in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.

SAMM works with SPA of San Miguel to feature and find homes for long-time doggy residents of the shelter.

Since 2001, the Karger's have adopted 6 dogs they have rescued from the streets of Mexico bringing their total to 10… and holding!

Press Articles

D Magazine - November 2010 :: View Article

Rescues and trips taken

61 Dogs Rescued and Found Homes

  1. Feb 12-22
  2. June 9-19
  3. Aug 27 - Sep 7
  4. Nov 18-21

2011

SAMM continues to rescue dogs from the streets of San Miguel

Rescues and trips taken

On January 13, 2011, we will make our first dog transport of the year from San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico to San Antonio, Texas.  Five lucky dogs will be on board.  Two of those will be flown to Vancouver to Mex-Can Partners Rescue Group.  One will fly to Albuquerque to begin a six month quarantine so he can then fly to the U.K. to his new home.  One will fly to his new home in Phoenix, AZ.  And, another will be driven to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area where her new family is patiently waiting for her arrival.

March 15 - 21 Seven dogs went north: 1 flew to Oakland, CA, 1 flew to Albany, NY, 1 flew to Kensignton, CT, 4 were adopted in Texas.  One of those was not an ideal match and made the trip back to Mexico with us.  And, Sampson was rescued by Sucker for Strays in San Antonio, TX and adopted by a family in San Miguel de Allende.  He, too, made the trip back to Mexcio. 

June 1, Volunteer transporter and all around dog lover, Marilyn Sibley transports two dogs to Dallas, Texas by car.

June 6,  Four more dogs head to homes in Victoria, BC, Canada after being driven to San Antonio, Texas.  Then, they fly via Continental Airlines PetSafe Program where they are met by Marlene Davis of Mex-Can Partners.

July 27, SAMM holds it's first spay/neuter clinic in Colonia San Luis Rey.  20 animals are sterilized.  Now, we are getting to the root of the problem.  Community members receive education during their time at the clinic with their animals.

August 4 - 25 animals, 18 - 26 animals sterilized at SAMM clinics.

41 Dogs adopted so far this year!

2012

SAMM continues to rescue dogs from the streets of San Miguel

Rescues and trips taken

We've not rescued any dogs yet this year but continue with our education / spey and neutering programs

2013

SAMM continues to rescue dogs from the streets of San Miguel

Rescues and trips taken

We've not rescued any dogs yet this year but continue with our education / spey and neutering programs

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