Nikki Tibbles’ love for dogs has shaped her life. Raised among rescues, she inherited a deep compassion for animals from her parents, one that would define her life’s work.
Before founding Wild at Heart Foundation, Nikki’s devotion to dogs grew through her travels across India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and South America. What began as holidays became rescue missions, feeding, caring for, and organising veterinary support for street dogs. Yet, the sheer scale of suffering was overwhelming.
As a renowned florist, Nikki’s travels exposed her to the global plight of free-roaming dogs. A turning point came when she rescued two abandoned puppies, Rose and Lily, in Puerto Rico. Realising that individual rescues weren’t enough, she founded Wild at Heart Foundation in 2015, initially focusing on rehoming. Over time, the charity shifted to prioritising sterilisation, welfare, and education, key to preventing suffering at its source.
Officially registered in May 2015, the Foundation is funded by public donations, fundraising events, and corporate support. The mission remains steadfast: transforming the lives of free-roaming dogs worldwide, one dog at a time.
We believe in the transformative power of dogs. They lift our spirits, keep us active, and make a house a home. As loyal companions and protectors, they give us unconditional love. In return, we are committed to helping them when they need it most.
Since 2015, your generous support has driven remarkable progress:
Today, we collaborate with seven global partners across Ukraine, Romania, Greece, India, Mexico, and the UK, leading efforts to reduce free-roaming dog populations, save lives, and inspire compassionate change.
Operations Director
Olivia, a lifelong dog lover and Wild at Heart Foundation adopter, joined the team in 2017, advancing to Operations Director in 2024. She is dedicated to driving the charity’s mission forward and improving the welfare of free-roaming dogs globally.
Trustee
Marisha is a chartered accountant in International Development specialising in financial planning, risk management, and project leadership. She became dedicated to the Wild at Heart Foundation after her rescue dogs, Sheru and Helios, arrived from Cyprus in 2018.
Accounts
Krishty, a part-qualified accountant with seven years of experience, ensures financial accuracy and supports the Foundation’s mission.
Social Media & Marketing Assistant
Layla, with a background in conservation communications, recently joined Wild at Heart Foundation, focusing on content creation, campaigns, and community engagement to drive action for free-roaming dogs worldwide.
Andrew’s photography journey began by volunteering in rescue shelters, capturing the sweet souls who found themselves needing a home. Now working as a canine photographer, he loves to share the love that dogs bring into our lives, as well as the natural bond that radiates from us in their presence. His passion for supporting dog charities around the world through his work is strong, and we are honoured to have Andrew as a valued collaborator.
Cat is a remarkably talented photographer, a devoted Wild at Heart Foundation adopter, and a passionate advocate for our mission. Cat has generously lent her skills to capture breathtaking imagery across both our project trips and events, amplifying our cause and bringing awareness to many. We are truly honoured to have Cat as both a valued collaborator and a cherished friend.
Born in India and surrounded by street dogs, as well as her own rescued family dogs, Anita’s love and concern for dogs began at an early age. A chance meeting some years ago with our founder, Nikki, sparked an enduring bond, and Anita and Elmo are proud to support the Foundation at every possible opportunity.
Madeleine Spencer is a journalist and broadcaster who has contributed to a multitude of titles and is currently the Freelance Beauty and Wellness Editor at the Evening Standard. She also explores the significance of beauty rituals via her podcast, Beauty Full Lives. Madeleine adopted her beloved Wild at Heart Foundation rescue Beagle/Pointer, Monty, in 2015, with whom she spent eight very happy years before he died in the summer of 2023.
Kate, a committed rescue dog owner and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Lost Dog, has been a passionate supporter for many years, contributing with book readings and more. Through her nationally published writing, she has helped shine a light on the plight of rescue dogs worldwide, and we are deeply grateful for her support.
Milo is passionate about keeping city dogs active, healthy, and happy via his London-based business, which combines tailored adventure walks and runs for high-energy dogs. A true friend of the Foundation, Milo goes above and beyond to support our mission.
A devoted advocate for rescue dogs, Teresa uses her award-winning blog The Dogvine to champion our mission and raise awareness. Teresa’s passion for rescue dogs is deeply personal; her beloved companions, Piccolina from Greece and the late Belinha and Moleque from Brazil, have been both her inspiration and her joy.
May Wong, a talented interior designer and dog influencer, discovered her deep love for dogs through her first canine companion, Miss Darcy. Their bond inspired Miss Darcy’s Adventures, a blog chronicling their dog-friendly travels around the world. George, a Hungarian rescue, and Lulu, a survivor of China’s dog meat trade, were later welcomed and ignited May’s passion for advocating compassion towards free-roaming dogs.
Mike and Rebecca, owners of The Country Dog Hotel in the heart of Somerset, have been actively involved with Wild at Heart Foundation since 2018, volunteering at events and raising awareness amongst their clientele. Their unwavering generosity and commitment make them invaluable allies, and we are deeply grateful for their support.
Estee has been an amazing supporter of Wild at Heart Foundation, helping spread awareness to new audiences and supporting our fundraising efforts. Estee has also gone on to adopt her very own Wild at Heart Foundation dog, Effie!
We are a UK registered charity (#1161695). Whilst we are based in the UK, our work reaches across the world. We collaborate with several international partners and have initiated global projects all over the world. You can find out more about our project work here.
Volunteering for Wild at Heart Foundation is a wonderful way to show your support and play a role in our mission to give free-roaming dogs worldwide the chance to live a healthy, happy life. You can keep informed regarding all our forthcoming volunteer opportunities by signing up to our volunteer mailing list.
We no longer offer adoptions – we closed our adoption department in 2022 to focus on addressing the root cause of the global free-roaming dog crisis. Our work is dedicated to reducing large populations of free-roaming dogs through sterilisation, welfare, and education initiatives. If you are looking to adopt a dog, we recommend reaching out to a reputable, local rescue centre that specialises in rehoming.
Setting up a regular gift to Wild at Heart Foundation is one of the most meaningful ways you can help; your ongoing support helps us fund vital costs, including sterilisation, food, vet care and general supplies to help free-roaming dogs in need. Please visit our donate page.
Of course! We are grateful to receive donations in whatever form best suits you:
Cheque
Please make cheques payable to ‘Wild at Heart Foundation’, and send to:
Wild at Heart Foundation, 52 Linford Street, London, SW8 4UN, United Kingdom.
Cash
If you prefer to donate cash (for example, if you’ve raised funds through a fundraiser, event, or raffle), we recommend that you deposit the cash into your personal account and then donate through our website. This allows us, where eligible, to claim Gift Aid on your donation which means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated.
However, if you would prefer to pay by bank transfer, our details are below. Make sure to drop us an email to let us know you’ve deposited the funds so we can thank you!
Bank Transfer
Account Name: Wild at Heart Foundation
Account Number: 54488121
Sort Code: 40-06-02
Donation Providers
As well as donating through our website, you can also donate via our registered PayPal Giving Fund.
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your regular donation, please contact us at info@wildatheartfoundation.org, and we will process your request promptly.
