CANDi (Cats and Dogs International)

12/01/2025

Protecting the Children
Did You Know? Children exposed to animal cruelty on the streets can be emotionally scarred, influencing their own behavior.

Your support for CANDi helps fund educational programs that teach children empathy and respect for animals. We're building a kinder future, one child and one pet at a time!

11/29/2025

The Abandonment Crisis
Did You Know? Abandonment and unregulated backyard breeding are major contributors to the stray crisis. Unhealthy or excess puppies and kittens are often callously discarded.

You can help stop the cycle of abandonment! By supporting organizations that provide safe surrender options and education on responsible breeding, you are promoting a culture of accountability. Last year, tourist donations funded 75% of our emergency rescue and rehoming efforts.

How Tourists Care: Never buy pets from unregulated breeders or street vendors. Adopt, don't shop, and support rescues that prioritize ethical rehoming.

11/27/2025

Structural Roots, Global Solutions
Did You Know? The stray crisis is often rooted in structural issues: weak laws, limited affordable vet care, and city planning that ignores animal needs.

These problems are solvable, and global support is key! CANDi works with local leaders to implement sustainable, long-term solutions. We focus on systemic change, not just temporary fixes.

How Tourists Care: Your voice matters! Share CANDi's mission with your network. By raising awareness, you help put animal welfare on the agenda, showing city leaders that travelers care about their whole community.

11/25/2025

Every Pet Has a Story
Did You Know? Every stray dog or cat you see is, or descends from, a companion animal that once had a home.

The problem isn't the animals; it's the human behaviors that lead to unmanaged populations: lack of affordable vet care, abandonment, and unregulated breeding. CANDi and together with you, are working to change the narrative.

How Tourists Care: Your donations help subsidize veterinary care for low-income families, keeping pets in loving homes and off the streets. You are supporting the people who care for the pets.

11/21/2025

The Cycle of Empathy
Did You Know? When local communities feel overwhelmed by stray populations, tolerance can drop, sometimes leading to cruelty.

Tourists can be a powerful force for empathy! By showing respect and kindness to local animals, you model compassionate behavior. Your support for spay/neuter programs reduces the burden on the community, increasing local tolerance and reducing the risk of cruelty.

How Tourists Care: Support educational programs that teach children kindness towards animals. You're helping to raise the next generation of animal advocates!

Creating Humane Solutions for Stray Cats & Dogs in Tourist DestinationsWe partner with the travel industry and local communities to end animal suffering, and create better experiences for travelers everywhere. Bridging Tourism and Animal Welfare Together for a Better Tomorrow Why Partner With CANDi....

11/20/2025

Compassion is the Best City Feature
Did You Know? Visible animal suffering, like starving strays, can damage a city's image and reduce its appeal to tourists.

When you support local animal welfare efforts, you're helping to build a more beautiful and compassionate destination! 92% of ethical travelers say a city's commitment to animal welfare positively influences their decision to visit. Your compassion helps the city shine!

How Tourists Care: Choose hotels and tour operators that actively support local animal rescues. Your travel dollars are a powerful vote for a kinder world.

11/18/2025

The Positive Presence
Did You Know? Managed, healthy free roaming dog and cat populations can actually be a positive draw for tourists!

In places like some Greek and Japanese islands, well cared for community animals are beloved fixtures that enhance the local charm. The problems like noise, mess, aggression, and road safety issues only surface when humane management is lacking.

How Tourists Care: By recognizing the difference between a managed and unmanaged population, you become an advocate for humane solutions. Your interest in the local animals encourages communities to adopt responsible management practices like Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community feeding stations. You help transform a potential problem into a unique, positive cultural experience that benefits everyone!

11/14/2025

Seeing Beyond the Surface
Did You Know? Every stray animal you see is a survivor facing incredible odds, and your empathy can make a difference!

While they may look resilient, many free-roaming dogs and cats are condemned to a hard life where competition for food is high, shelter is scarce, and medical care is non-existent. This results in malnutrition, disease, and tragically high death rates, especially among the youngest puppies and kittens.

How Tourists Care: When you choose to support ethical, animal-friendly businesses and local rescue efforts, you are voting with your wallet. You show the community that animal welfare is a priority for visitors. Your simple act of kindness—like providing a fresh bowl of water or reporting an injured animal to a local rescue—shines a light on their struggle and supports their fight for survival.

11/13/2025

"Share Your Stray Story"
Did a stray animal touch your heart while traveling?
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Let’s build a kinder travel community—one post at a time.

11/11/2025

Are They Really Strays?
Not every roaming animal is a stray. Some are community pets. Some are owned but allowed to roam.

Observe before intervening—and ask locals or rescues for guidance. If you feel compelled to help, you can give them some water or some food. You may be the only person who shows them care today.

Creating Humane Solutions for Stray Cats & Dogs in Tourist DestinationsWe partner with the travel industry and local communities to end animal suffering, and create better experiences for travelers everywhere. Bridging Tourism and Animal Welfare Together for a Better Tomorrow Why Partner With CANDi....

11/08/2025

"The Truth About Stray Animals In Tourist Spots"
Many stray animals in tourist areas are sick, injured, or starving. They’re not “just street dogs”—they’re victims of neglect and overpopulation. Tourism can help or harm. Let’s choose help. Us your voice and say, "I care."

11/06/2025

“Stray Animals Are Part of the Journey”
Stray animals aren’t just background—they’re part of the story. Whether it’s a cat lounging on a cobblestone street or a dog guiding you through a village, these animals leave a mark on your heart.

Tourists care because:
💔 They see suffering and want to help
💡 They believe in ethical travel
🐾 They know every act of kindness counts

CANDi – Cats and Dogs International helps travelers turn compassion into action. From planning your vacation to returning home, check out our Traveler's Guide. We make it easy to help stray animals while you explore the world on your vacation.