CANDi (Cats and Dogs International)

09/07/2025

We’re Back, and More Committed Than Ever! 🐾
CANDi – Cats and Dogs International is officially back online, and we’re ready to reignite our mission and help tourists become allies for animals in need around the world.
For years, we’ve worked to raise awareness about the challenges faced by stray cats and dogs in tourist destinations, and how small actions from travelers can lead to big change. We unite international rescue groups, compassionate travelers, and sustainable tourism partners to be the voice for those who can’t speak. Whether it’s choosing ethical excursions, supporting local spay/neuter efforts, or simply spreading the word about CANDi, tourists have the power to make a difference.
💡 What You Can Expect From Us:
• ✈️ Tips on how to be a responsible tourist when it comes to animal welfare
• 📣 Spotlights on local organizations & tourism companies doing incredible work
• 🐕 Inspiring stories of communities coming together for change
• 🤝 Ways you can get involved, no matter where you are in the world
We’re excited to reconnect with our community and share new ideas, fresh content, and practical ways to help. Because kindness doesn’t stop at borders, and neither do we.
Let’s make travel more compassionate. 🌎

02/21/2025

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02/07/2025

CANDi International: Share Your Stories and Testimonials!

We're excited to announce that the CANDi International website is coming soon! As we prepare to launch, we would love to feature your heartwarming stories and testimonials. Your experiences and feedback are invaluable to us, and we can't wait to showcase them on our new platform.

01/27/2025

We are looking for a volunteer to help us with our Facebook and Instagram social media. Please reach out if you want to get involved.

01/27/2025

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us manage our Facebook social media. Please reach out if you can help.

01/16/2025

CANDi International is coming soon! We're dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals through tourism and sustainability initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to launch our programs and make a positive impact on the lives of stray dogs and cats in tourist destinations.

🐾 Follow us for more updates! 🐾

09/17/2024

CANDi Facebook is a place where rescue groups can share ideas, post dogs for adoption, find flight angels, and share happy stories about dogs finding their forever homes. Tourists can also post their stories, offer to help as flight angels, and get information on what to do if they see a dog or cat in need while on vacation.

06/03/2023

A flash to the past to a Candi spay & neuter clinic :

02/23/2018

“Our lovely Luna peacefully passed away this past Tuesday, in her mother's arms ( Allison Kozel) while resting her sweet head in my hand ( Tracey Buyce)

Fate brought Luna and I together; we were destined to meet on that street in Mexico in 2013. From the second our eyes met, our souls connected. It’s why I named her Luna, she was the moon amongst the stars.

But Luna wasn’t meant just for me. Luna was a beacon of hope the whole world was about to meet. Luna was the ultimate underdog, she survived starvation and cancer before coming to the US. Luna was a courageous fighter with the heart of a lion. She was cared for by her vet, RtwoDtwo Dzul in Mexico, who never gave up on her. Luna’s Mexican foster parents, Carla Cabrera and Hector Navarro, who lovingly nursed her back to health and then flew her to the New York.

Luna had much to teach us about strength, forgiveness, compassion, and giving love freely with no expectations. Luna shared her story of love and survival with over a million people. That’s a million hearts that were deeply moved by her Luna’s spirit to live. The little dog who could and would, spread joy and hope all over the world. She became an ambassador for the Mexican street dog and their plight for survival (CANDi (Cats and Dogs International). Luna gave street dogs a voice and a rare gift, the gift of genuine hope. She gave us all hope that there’s still empathy and faith in this confusing world.

Luna traveled very far to find her Mom, Allison Kozel. But Luna knew where she was going all along. Luna was finally going home, home to Allison, when she needed her most. Luna lead an extraordinary life. Allison gave Luna the freedom to experience boundless joy and pure happiness after surviving so much pain and neglect. Luna had exciting adventures hiking and camping in the Adirondacks with her Mom and brother, Crosby by her side. Luna finally had her happy ending; a family that love her fiercely.
Luna’s extraordinary soul is free now.
I love you my sweet soul child, you will always a part of my spirit tribe and always in my heart.”
Love,
Tracey Buyce

02/08/2017

In Partnership with Air Transat we were able to aide Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue in rescuing two deserving dogs, Dorita and George from the streets of Roatan, Honduras. Extra thanks to Roatan Animal Shelter for all the amazing work they do as well! Follow along as Dorita and George find their furever homes in Canada!

01/23/2017