CANDi (Cats and Dogs International)

08/26/2026

Today is International Dog Day.

In tourism destinations around the world, free-roaming and stray dogs are part of daily life. Many go without reliable food, veterinary care, or a safe place to rest.

At CANDi, Cats and Dogs International, we believe tourism can be part of the answer. When communities, local humane care organizations, and tourism partners work together, destinations become safer and kinder for dogs and for the people who care for them.

This International Dog Day, you can help. A donation to CANDi supports practical, humane care and stronger partnerships in tourism communities worldwide.

Donate today: https://www.catsanddogsinternational.org/donate

08/26/2026

Did you know your travel choices can support better care for animals?

The cats and dogs you meet on your travels are part of the communities you visit. The way we choose to travel, and the experiences we choose to support, can make everyday life a little better for them.

That is the heart of humane tourism. CANDi works alongside tourism destinations and local humane organizations to support practical, compassionate care for free-roaming, stray cats and dogs. We help connect travelers, tourism partners, and local groups so that good intentions turn into real, on-the-ground support. We do not replace local organizations. We amplify and support the people already doing the work.

You can be part of it. Choose experiences that respect animals and support local groups, and tell us what you notice when you travel.

Take our short traveler survey and help shape more humane destinations: https://www.catsanddogsinternational.org/survey

08/24/2026

A small act of kindness travels further than you think.

The free-roaming cats and dogs you meet on your travels are part of the community you are visiting. You do not need to be a rescuer to help. A bowl of water on a hot day. A photo that helps a local organization spot an animal that needs care. A quick message to a nearby humane group. Small, thoughtful actions add up.

Compassionate travel is really just paying attention and doing the one small thing you can. Every kind act matters.

Follow along for practical, humane ways to support cats and dogs in the places you love to visit.

https://www.catsanddogsinternational.org/share-your-story

08/20/2026

08/15/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

In tourism destinations around the world, veterinarians provide the treatment, vaccination, and prevention work that keeps free-roaming cats and dogs healthy, and they bring trusted local knowledge that no outside organization can replace.

CANDi values these partnerships. Supporting local veterinary professionals means supporting the communities and animals they serve every day.

Learn more about how humane tourism works at https://www.catsanddogsinternational.org/tourism-partnerships