Free-roaming dogs around the world endure immense suffering, facing malnutrition, disease, and mistreatment. With a focus on sterilisation, welfare, and education, we work to improve their lives and encourage compassionate care of all dogs.
Free-roaming dogs fall into three categories:
With sustainable solutions and community-led initiatives, we are not just changing lives; we are building a more compassionate world where every dog is valued and protected.
— Gillian Wood, Mexico Project Partner
Sterilisation
Sterilisation remains the single most effective and compassionate method of controlling the free-roaming dog population. Without intervention, one female dog and her litter of puppies could result in 67,000 more homeless dogs living on the streets in just six years. We are proud to make sterilisation an integral part of our mission and so far over 32,700 dogs have been sterilised thanks to our work with global partners.
Studies prove that over time and with continued sterilisation and vaccination efforts, regional dog populations significantly decrease, and the welfare of the remaining dogs, whether they are stray or partially owned, is greatly improved.
Welfare
Wild at Heart Foundation improves the welfare of free-roaming dogs worldwide by funding vital initiatives through our project partners, including vaccinations, veterinary care, food, and shelter, to combat malnutrition, disease, and injury. By supporting these welfare programmes, we provide life-saving treatment, reduce suffering, and give free-roaming dogs a better chance at survival.
In addition to international efforts, we extend our welfare work to the UK, supporting food banks that help pet owners struggling to care for their animals. Economic hardship can often lead to pet abandonment, but by providing access to pet food and supplies, we help keep dogs in loving homes and prevent them from being abandoned.
Education
As a key part of our mission, we aim to deliver educational programmes that promote animal welfare, empathy, and respect for dogs. Through community engagement, we have collaborated with schools and local non-profits to raise awareness and support compassionate, long-term solutions for free-roaming dogs.
The Foundation will offer a KS2 Be Kind education programme, available for UK schools to sign up to throughout the year. These downloadable worksheets are designed to teach children compassion and kindness towards animals while promoting our message of responsible pet care. More information on our education programme coming soon.
Why Partner with Us?
75% of the world’s dogs are strays who face a life of immense suffering without food, safety, or medical care. Working with us, your company can play a vital role in changing that reality.
With one female dog and her offspring capable of producing 67,000 puppies in six years, their sterilisation could prevent over 13 million dogs from being born into a life of misery.
Partnering with Wild at Heart Foundation offers your brand the chance to align with a purpose-led charity and create global impact together.
Partnership with Purpose
Partnering with Wild at Heart Foundation allows your business to demonstrate its values, meet CSR goals, and connect with ethically minded audiences through tailored campaigns and co-branded storytelling.
You’ll receive regular impact reports, giving you clear insight into the meaningful difference your support is making.
Collaboration for Good
At Wild at Heart Foundation, we believe in the power of collaboration. Working with trusted global project partners, our mission to tackle the global stray dog crisis through compassionate sterilisation, welfare, and education programmes is only possible thanks to the like-minded individuals, communities, and companies who stand beside us.
A partnership with us isn’t simply good for free-roaming dogs, it’s good for your brand, your team, and your impact in the world.
How to Sign Up
Whether it’s a gift for a friend, a loved one, or even a treat for yourself, you can choose your level of Stray Saviour support to suit your budget, starting from just £10 per month.
Tell us who the Stray Saviour is – provide a name and email address for the recipient of the Stray Saviour e-certificate and twice-yearly project partner updates.
How Your Support Helps
Your generosity will allow our project partners to provide veterinary care, food, and shelter for stray dogs of all ages who aren’t fortunate enough to have a home of their own, and who have waited a lifetime to experience kindness, safety, and comfort.
Your support makes a real difference, and in return, the recipient will receive twice-yearly updates showing how their vital contribution is helping to give free-roaming dogs a better chance at life.
Become a Stray Saviour
Stray dogs can be wild, feral, community-owned, or pets abandoned or lost by previous owners. Living without protection or care, these free-roaming dogs often endure immense suffering, facing malnutrition, disease, and mistreatment.
By supporting our strays, you will be providing vital financial help for our global project partners who strive to ensure that vulnerable stray dogs all over the world receive the care they deserve.
Be Part of a Caring Community
If you are passionate about animal welfare and want to make a tangible difference, volunteering with Wild at Heart Foundation is a wonderful way to turn that passion into kindness.
Become part of our compassionate community and help give stray dogs around the world a better chance at life.
Make a Difference for Stray Dogs in Need
Whether you are offering your time, skills, or passion, volunteering with us means more than just lending a hand; every bit of support counts and helps us provide stray dogs with the care and hope they deserve.
We are incredibly grateful for the time and expertise our volunteers generously contribute to help us extend our global reach.
Together for Stray Dogs
At Wild at Heart Foundation, we are a small charity driven by a big heart and a small but passionate team.
Because of this, we deeply appreciate every moment and skill our volunteers offer. Your time and expertise are not just valuable; they are essential to the success of our mission to improve the lives of stray dogs across the globe.
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
As a charity reliant on the generosity of donors, our work is only possible because of supporters like you. Leaving a gift to us in your Will enables you to continue your support of a cause close to your heart, even after you are gone.
We understand the significance of this decision and are grateful for whatever you may wish to pledge.
Find out how you can make sure that your love of dogs lives on.
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