CANDi (Cats and Dogs International)

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?
Share your story.
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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.

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.

11/03/2025

“Why Tourists Care About Strays”
Imagine you’re walking through a sunlit plaza, sipping coffee, and a stray dog quietly curls up beside you. It’s moments like these that remind us: travel isn’t just about places, it’s about connection.

Tourists care about stray dogs and cats because they reflect the soul of a destination. Compassionate travelers want to know:
✔️Are animals treated humanely here?
✔️ Can I help while I’m visiting?
✔️ Is there a way to make a lasting impact?

That’s where CANDi – Cats and Dogs International comes in. We work with tourism boards, hotels, and local rescues to create humane travel solutions that protect animals and empower travelers.

Tag us in your travel stories with stray animals. Share this post to raise awareness. Because kindness should be part of every itinerary.

10/31/2025

What Happens After Culling?
Culling removes animals from the streets. But what happens next?

The remaining animals breed faster. There’s more food, more space, less competition.

The population rebounds — often within months. The cycle starts again.

Spay/neuter breaks the cycle. Fewer births. Less suffering. Real change.

Together we can create change. It's time to unite! Follow us and learn how.

10/30/2025

What Tourism Should Support
Tourism can be a force for good. But only if it supports humane solutions.

Culling animals before tourist season is not the answer. It’s cruel. It’s temporary. It’s bad for communities. It's bad for tourism.

Spay/neuter programs reduce suffering, improve public health, and build trust between locals and visitors.

At CANDi-Cats and Dogs International, our vision is to bridge that gap. Follow us and let us show you how!

10/28/2025

The Hidden Cost of Culling
Culling may seem “cheaper” than sterilization. But the truth? It’s not.

Hidden costs include: Toxins & cleanup, Kenneling & staff turnover, Public backlash, Rebounding populations

Culling becomes a never-ending cycle. More killing. More cost. No solution.

Spay/neuter is cheaper, kinder, and more effective. CANDi is working to make it the global standard. Help be part of our movement and show tourism we care!

10/25/2025

What Is Culling, Really?
Culling sounds like a quick fix. But it’s not.

It means poisoning, shooting, or removing animals to be killed in shelters. It’s traumatic, expensive, and ineffective.

Culling only removes the animals you see — not the source. The population rebounds. The suffering continues.

Spay/neuter addresses the root cause. CANDi supports ongoing clinics with local rescue groups. It’s the only humane way forward. Join us and learn how you can help.

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