Steve McGarva
Stephen McGarva founded a 501(c)(3) non profit organization called "Achates legacy rescue foundation". Steve is well known for his dog rescue efforts in Puerto Rico. He was living on the island with his wife Pamela. One morning while looking for a beach to kite surf Steve came upon a beach that the locals called Dead Dog Beach. He found dozens of stray and unwanted dogs. Steve and Pamela spent a tremendous amount of money and time helping these dogs. Most of theses dogs were stranded with no food or fresh water and were facing a painful drawn out eminent death.''
Steve is a professional Paragliding pilot, Mountaineer, rock and ice climber and kite surfer to name a few of the sports he enjoys.
After Steve rescued the dogs from the beach he appeared in People magazine and on the Ellen Degeneres Show.
Rescues on Puerto Rico
Steve and Pamela moved to Puerto Rico as expats through Pam's work. Steve had planned to have some fun exploring the island with the many extreme sport activities he enjoys. Everything was heaven until he discovered the infamous "Dead dog beach". Steve discovered hundreds of stray dogs, most were starving, dehydrated and wore the visible scars of human abuse. The dogs had been abandoned at this beach with no food or fresh water. Steve depleted most of their life savings and spent most of his time helping to rehabilitate the dogs. He founded a 501c3 non profit organization called "Achates legacy rescue foundation". Volunteers from all over the world help fight for the rights the dogs in Puerto Rico and Mexico. McGarva eventually had to leave the Island after receiving several "death threats and even a few attempts" Steve's rescue efforts appeared in People magazine and on the Ellen Degeneres show. McGarva continues his crusade to fight for animal rights and be the voice for those that can't speak for themselves. McGarva can be found working in Mexico and Puerto Rico hosting free spay and neuter campaigns for the locals. McGarva is seen completely in his element when working directly with the street strays and wrangling up the dogs to be sterilized and treated medically.