Did you know over three quarters of the world's dog population is stray?
It’s my little Simba’s birthday on Monday so I’m dedicating this blogpost to him. If you have a dog you’ll probably relate to this, if you don’t, you’ll probably just think I’m a crazy dog lady (a title I hold proudly!).
Having Simba over the last 5 years has been the best experience. He’s been by my side through everything, the good and the bad. He’s never wavered in loyalty or unconditional love. His adorable puppy dog eyes and snuggles have the ability to cheer me up, no matter my mood. I simply couldn’t imagine my life without him which is why it pains me to see so many of these gorgeous and helpless creatures abandoned with no one to love or look after them. Did you know over three quarters of the world’s dog population is stray?
The Wild at Heart Foundation was set up by Nikki Tibbles and Nadine Kayser in 2015 to address the world’s stray dog population. The Foundation funds and supports animal welfare projects all over the world with a particular focus to reduce the world’s 600 million stray dogs. This is done through organising and sponsoring rescue projects, neutering programmes, awareness campaigns and education initiatives.
In many countries that have no laws against cruelty to animals, they often control stray dog populations by poisoning, hanging, beating and electrocution. To top it off, even in countries with laws against animal cruelty, there is still suffering. PETA estimates that up to four million animals are euthanised each year in US shelters alone. Here in the UK, Dog’s Trust research shows that up to 10,000 healthy dogs are put to sleep each year in UK dog pounds.
The Wild at Heart Foundation recently launched a fab sweatshirt line where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the foundation. Unsurprisingly, they’ve been a huge success and a number of the designs have sold out (although I believe they’re restocking soon).
I’m wearing a limited edition version they did for Valentines Day (find it HERE -it’s still in stock) and sums up exactly how I feel about my little Simba perfectly! It plays on Whitney Houston’s song, “I will always love you” and the other limited edition sweatshirt they did draws inspiration from Gwen Guthrie’s ‘Gotta have a job, if you wanna be with me’, but with the twist “Got to have a D.O.G , if you want to be with me” (see it HERE).
All the sweaters are 100% cotton and incredibly soft and cosy. They’re perfect for lounging around in at home or pair it with a shirt and some jeans like I have and wear it out to brunch or a delicious Sunday lunch. Next on my wishlist is this one HERE.
Simba would absolutely love it if you could help his canine friends in need by supporting the Wild at Heart Foundation and by adopting rather than shopping for your next dog.
Outfit details: Sweatshirt – Wild at Heart Foundation (find HERE) | Shirt – All Saints (similar HERE) | Jeans – Topshop (find HERE) | Coat – Fashion Crossover (find HERE) | Shoes – Minna Parikka (find HERE) | Bag – Chanel (similar HERE & HERE) | Choker – Christopher Vigil (find HERE) | Enamel bangles – J Crew (similar HERE or HERE) | Simba’s Lead & Harness – Puppia (similar HERE & HERE)
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Aww Simba is so cute! Hope he has an amazing birthday on monday!
LA VEINE
Awww… how cute ! My puppy is also called Simba, he’s a mltese.
Happy birthday.
Nice Weekend 🙂
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Cute sweatshirt. I love dogs. Yours is such a cutie.
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I love your site! These photos are gorgeous! Happy Birthday to your lovely pup you look amazing 🙂
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LOVE THIS !
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Ohn, so cuuuute :’)
HP B-day sweet Simba <3
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Happy birthday to Simba 🙂 Such a cute dog!!! You look wonderful in this tsylling dear, I love your coat 🙂
Aww how gorgeous is SImba!! The wild at heart foundation sounds like a great cause.
Gemma x
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Girl you look super cute and happy birthday little Simba!
xo
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Happy to your cute little pooch SImba! My fur baby will be turning 11 this year!
xoxo
Rina Samantha
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Aww happy early birthday to Simba! Thanks for sharing the message of this post!
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How cute is it! Lovely post.
Have a blessed week darling!
Funmi xx
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Aw such an adorable post, happiest of birthdays to little Simba, he is so cute! Also, can I have that coat? Obsessed would be an understatement!!
Dee
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beautiful look and Happy Birthday to Simbas
kiss
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Oh wow nice sweatshirt and Happy Birthday to Simba.Interesting that Simba means lion in Swahili.
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Hip Hip Hooray! Happy Birthday Simba ♥
I also have two furbabies. Cannot imagine my world without them in it. Zeus turns 6 next Monday..so there will be lots of pre-celebrations this weekend 🙂
♥Kumari
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He is so cute and I love the name
Fantastic post, I like your coat, and beautiful dog 🙂
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I love this outfit, and that puppy is so cute I love it so much!
Amy;
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so cute and adorable
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What an adorable outfit! I love that sweatshirt, and although I don’t have a dog, I think that Simba is adorable, and I completely understand your love for him. I also love that coat – so fun. That sweatshirt is really cute and for such a good cause. Thanks for sharing!
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Great fundation and job, I love animals too
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Awww, Simba is SO cute! Happy birthday to him! And Wild at Heart is such an amazing organization!
-Ashley
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So adorable! Happy birthday to him! You’re looking fabulous as always lovely!
Adela
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Belated happy Birthday to the cutie Simba <3 Beautiful pictures and I'm obsessed with your black coat.mind if I ask you where is it from?? couldn't find it in your outfit details.
xoxo Ashon
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Simba says a big thank you! xx
Nooo, how funny! I love Maltese dogs, they’re gorgeous! xx
Thank you so much hunny, you’re so sweet xx
Thank you! xx
Awww thanks, Simba says a big thank you! xx
Thank you so much! I love this coat it’s such a perfect statement piece xx
It really is and I think buying these gorgeous sweaters are such a great way to support xx
Awww thank you so much darling xx
Wow 11 that’s a great age! I bet he or she is a total cutey! xx
Pleasure, I hope you found it interesting. The Wild at Heart Foundation is such a great cause xx
Thank you hunny xx
Haha isn’t it amazing?! The perfect statement piece xx
Thank you so much from and Simba and I! xx
Yes, I did know that, although he doesn’t look much like a lion! Haha xx
Awww Happy Birthday Zeus! The happiness these fur babies bring is amazing! xx
Thank you doll xx
Thank you so much hun xx
Thank you Amy! Simba is definitely a cutey! xx
Thanks sweetie xx
I love how gorgeous this sweater is and it’s helping a really great cause! Win win, right?! xx
Awww thanks doll xx
It really is, I’m so happy to have discovered them and they do such a great job xx
Thank you so much Adela xx
Ahhh sorry I missed it out on the outfit details. I’ll add a direct link in for you. It’s from Fashion Crossover which is my favourite online concept store xx
Simba says a big thank you! xx