Cats and Dogs International
Promoting Humane Treatment of Animals through Sustainable Tourism
we believe that tourism can be a powerful catalyst for positive change around the world, including for stray animals. Founded in 2006, CANDi is a unique animal welfare organization working at the intersection of tourism, sustainability, and animal protection.

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Our Mission
In many popular tourist destinations, stray dogs and cats are a persistent problem. These animals often suffer from malnutrition, disease, and harsh living conditions. In response, CANDi has developed an innovative approach: using tourism revenue to fund spay/neuter programs and adoption initiatives aimed at controlling this overpopulation.
By partnering with resorts, hotels, and other stakeholders in the tourism industry, we implement free or low-cost spay/neuter programs while also offering educational initiatives that raise awareness about the importance of humane treatment for animals.
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Sustainable and Humane Solutions for Stray Animals

We organize mobile spay/neuter and vaccination clinics for stray dogs and cats in tourist areas. These programs aim to control the animal population in a humane, sustainable way while improving their health.

CANDi implements educational programs designed to raise awareness among tourists, hotel staff, and local communities about the importance of treating animals humanely. We believe that sustainable change starts with education and community involvement.

CANDi also helps find permanent homes for stray animals. In collaboration with local and international partners, we facilitate adoptions and arrange transportation for animals to loving homes in North America and beyond.

The CANDi Cat Café is an innovative concept that allows stray cats to find a safe haven within hotels while providing tourists with a unique experience.

A Driver for Animal Welfare
The Impact of Tourism
CANDi demonstrates that it is possible to balance tourism development with animal welfare. By partnering with hotels, resorts, and other tourism industry stakeholders, we create sustainable funding streams for animal welfare programs.

CANDi demonstrates that it is possible to balance tourism development with animal welfare. By partnering with hotels, resorts, and other tourism industry stakeholders, we create sustainable funding streams for animal welfare programs.
Raised: 90,862$
Goal: 120,386$
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