The people behind the mission

All Mutts Matter Rescue began with a shared passion for helping dogs in need. Our founders built AMMR on compassion, community, and the belief that every dog deserves a loving home.

Three people taking a selfie in front of rescue dog marketing in front of a rescue vehicle, wearing matching blue shirts and caps, smiling at the camera.
A pattern of multiple navy blue paw prints scattered across a white background.
A smiling woman with sunglasses, holding a small fluffy dog, standing outdoors near a blue building with plants.

Tara has been involved in dog rescue for more than 12 years. She is an elementary school teacher and a small business owner. Her passion for rescue has led her family to adopt, and even ‘foster fail’, numerous dogs over the years. As she says, “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

A woman kneeling on the ground smiling while holding two dogs, one black and white and the other brown, in a rustic indoor setting.
A man wearing a gray hoodie and a black cap kisses a small puppy that he is holding in his arms. The puppy is dressed in a white shirt, and the man has a Nikon camera hanging around his neck. They are outdoors, with a parking lot and some blurred people and trees in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Beth Ann has been involved in dog rescue for the past 12 years. She is a middle school teacher and recently launched her own dog training business. Her passion for rescue has introduced her to many wonderful people and pups along the way. As she says, “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”

Steve has been involved in dog rescue for many years. He works as a Quality Control Manager, ISO Coordinator and small business owner. His passion for rescue began when he participated in his first transport and saw firsthand the need for help. Since then, he adopted his first rescue pup and now has a furry family of six. As he says, “We can’t save them all, but we will never stop trying.”

Row of navy blue paw prints on a white background.