About CANDi-Cats and Dogs International

CANDi – Cats and Dogs International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting stray animals in tourism destinations. We support local animal welfare groups that deliver spay/neuter, vaccination, and humane, community driven programs, the most effective and compassionate solutions for reducing stray animal suffering.

CANDi is one of the ONLY animal welfare organizations focused specifically on humane solutions for stray cats and dogs in tourism destinations, an essential yet often overlooked part of creating kinder, safer, places for travelers and communities who live there.

Together- We Have the Power to Make a Difference

Our Founder

Darci Galati

Darci Galati is a seasoned tourism entrepreneur and the founder of Dargal Interline one of the largest and most successful niche travel technology companies in North America. With decades of experience building innovative travel platforms and partnerships across the global tourism industry, Darci brings a deep understanding of how destinations operate and how compassion can strengthen them.

Moved by the plight of the stray cats and dogs she encountered throughout her travels, Darci founded CANDi – Cats and Dogs International to unite the tourism industry around humane, sustainable solutions. Today, CANDi serves as a tourism‑driven platform that empowers destinations, travelers, and communities to create safer, kinder environments for animals living in tourism regions.

Her business acumen, industry leadership, and commitment to humane tourism continue to shape CANDi’s mission and impact.

This rare combination of tourism expertise and humane welfare leadership uniquely positions CANDi to guide destinations toward sustainable, humane solutions.

Stray cats and dogs are part of the visitor experience in many destinations. How they are cared for shapes how travelers feel about a place. Humane, sustainable programs not only reduce suffering, they create safer, kinder, more welcoming destinations for residents and visitors alike.
 

Why Our Work Matters

Tourism destinations often struggle with large stray animal populations and limited access to humane solutions. By empowering local partners who deliver humane,  CANDi helps create safer, kinder, and more sustainable destinations for animals, residents, and travelers alike.
 
This work is sustained through donations from compassionate individuals and support from ethical, responsible tourism companies committed to humane practices.
 
Our impact is only possible because of the tourism partners and compassionate individual donors who share our belief in humane, sustainable solutions for animals living in tourism destinations.

Why This Matters To Tourism

Stray cats and dogs are part of the visitor experience in many destinations. How they are cared for shapes how travelers feel about a place. Humane, sustainable programs not only reduce suffering, they create safer, kinder, more welcoming destinations for residents and visitors alike.
 
 
 

Vision

A world where humane tourism is the global standard, where every tourism destination supports compassionate, sustainable animal welfare practices through strong local organizations.

Mission

 

To save the lives of stray animals in tourist destinations through sustainable, humane spay/neuter initiatives supported by tourism.

Values

  • Compassion
  • Collaboration
  • Impact
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability

CANDi is one of the ONLY animal welfare organizations focused specifically on humane solutions for stray cats and dogs in tourism destinations, an essential yet often overlooked part of creating kinder, safer, places for travelers and communities who live there.

Our Focus: Humane Solutions For Stray Cats and Dogs in Tourist Destinations

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What We Do

We lead the humane‑tourism movement by inspiring tourism partners, educating travelers, and supporting local initiatives that help fund sustainable, humane spay/neuter programs for stray animals in tourism destinations.

CANDi relies on donations to empower trusted local welfare groups with the support they need to deliver sustainable humane solutions.

We support humane, preventative solutions that help destinations

  • Spay/neuter clinics
  • Vaccination programs
  • Community driven humane initiatives

We strengthen local organizations

  • We empower the groups already doing the work on the ground the people who know their communities best.

We guide travelers, hotels, resorts and tourism partners

  • Clear, practical guidance for travelers, resorts, and tourism boards on how to support humane, preventative solutions.

We promote transparency

  • Straightforward, transparent reporting from the local partners we fund so donors and tourism partners can see measurable impact.

We advance humane tourism

  • CANDi leads the global movement for humane tourism by advocating for spay/neuter and humane, preventative solutions as the standard approach to stray animal welfare in tourism destinations.

Legacy Impact Partners

We welcome tourism partners who want to create kinder, more compassionate destinations to connect with us and explore how we can work together

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