CANDi (Cats and Dogs International)

11/12/2026

Did you know? If you see a dog wearing a CANDi collar while travelling, that collar means something.

The dog is part of the CANDi Dog Recognition Program**, which supports recognized community dogs who are known and cared for by local partners.

In many tourism destinations, free-roaming dogs are part of the community. They may not live inside a traditional home, but that does not necessarily mean they are alone or uncared for.

A CANDi collar provides a visible way for travellers, tourism staff and local communities to recognize that a dog is part of an organized community-care effort.

When you see the CANDi collar:

• Know that local people are looking out for this dog.
• Give the dog space and allow it to choose whether to approach you.
• Do not assume the dog needs to be rescued or removed from the community.
• Avoid feeding the dog unless local caregivers or your resort tell you it is appropriate.
• If the dog appears injured or unwell, tell your hotel, resort or a local animal-welfare organization rather than trying to treat or transport the animal yourself.

Sometimes responsible travel means knowing when to help and when to simply respect the care system already in place.

The CANDi Dog Recognition Program helps travellers understand the dogs they meet while supporting humane, locally led care in tourism communities.

See a CANDi collar? You’re looking at a community that cares.

11/10/2026

**The law changed. Their lives changed, too.**

In 2024, Türkiye changed its laws governing stray dogs.

The legislation moved away from the previous catch-neuter-release approach and requires municipalities to collect free-roaming dogs and house them in shelters until they are adopted. It also permits euthanasia in specified circumstances, including certain serious health and safety situations. The law took effect on August 2, 2024.

The changes sparked significant debate about animal welfare, public safety, shelter capacity, and what humane population management should look like.

In May 2025, Türkiye’s Constitutional Court rejected an attempt to overturn the legislation, and implementation has continued. In 2026, authorities increased inspections of municipalities to monitor compliance with the law.

For travellers, this matters.

The dogs we encounter on beaches, streets, around hotels, and throughout tourism communities are part of those destinations. What happens to them is shaped by local laws, municipalities, animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals, tourism businesses, and the communities around them.

CANDi believes lasting solutions should be **humane, locally led, evidence-based, and focused on responsible population management and animal wellbeing.**

When you travel, take the time to learn about how the destination cares for its free-roaming animals. Support credible local animal welfare organizations and tourism businesses working toward humane solutions.

**The law may have changed. What happens next still matters.**

Learn more about CANDi and Humane Tourism:
https://www.catsanddogsinternational.org

11/09/2026

Have you ever met a stray cat or dog while travelling that you still think about?

Maybe it was the dog who waited outside your hotel every morning.

The cat who appeared beside your table every evening.

An animal you helped, a local person you watched caring for animals in their community, or an encounter that simply changed the way you saw the destination.

**We want to hear your story.**

CANDi is collecting real stories from travellers around the world about their encounters with stray cats and dogs in tourism destinations.

Your experience does not have to be dramatic. Sometimes the most meaningful stories are the small moments of kindness we remember long after the trip is over.

Tell us:

• Where you were travelling
• Who you met
• What happened
• How the experience affected you
• And, if you have them, share your photos

Selected traveller stories may be featured by CANDi to help show what humane tourism looks like through the eyes of the people who experience it.

**Every animal has a story. So does every traveller who notices them.**

Share yours here:

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

11/07/2026

What is a Cat Care Café?

It is not just a cute idea.
It is a simple, humane standard for caring for cats who already live around a resort or tourism property.

A CANDi Cat Care Café means:
- cats have a designated place to eat and drink
- they have a safe, comfortable place to rest
- trained staff keep an eye on their health and wellbeing
- care is consistent, not random
- guests are given honest information about respectful interaction
For travellers, it means you can enjoy seeing the cats while knowing there is a structure in place to support their wellbeing.

Small systems can make a big difference.

Learn more at:
catsanddogsinternational.org

11/05/2026

Did you know? If you see a dog wearing a CANDi collar while travelling, that collar means something.

The dog is part of the **CANDi Dog Recognition Program**, which supports recognized community dogs who are known and cared for by local partners.

In many tourism destinations, free-roaming dogs are part of the community. They may not live inside a traditional home, but that does not necessarily mean they are alone or uncared for.

A CANDi collar provides a visible way for travellers, tourism staff and local communities to recognize that a dog is part of an organized community-care effort.

When you see the CANDi collar:

• Know that local people are looking out for this dog.
• Give the dog space and allow it to choose whether to approach you.
• Do not assume the dog needs to be rescued or removed from the community.
• Avoid feeding the dog unless local caregivers or your resort tell you it is appropriate.
• If the dog appears injured or unwell, tell your hotel, resort or a local animal-welfare organization rather than trying to treat or transport the animal yourself.

Sometimes responsible travel means knowing **when to help and when to simply respect the care system already in place.

The CANDi Dog Recognition Program helps travellers understand the dogs they meet while supporting humane, locally led care in tourism communities.

See a CANDi collar? You’re looking at a community that cares.

11/03/2026

A destination is more than the beaches, the views, the food, or the hotel.

It is also the people, communities, and animals who call that place home.

When travellers encounter free-roaming cats and dogs, those animals become part of the experience and part of the story they carry home.

At CANDi, we believe humane tourism means recognizing that animals are part of the destinations we visit and supporting practical, locally led ways to care for them responsibly.

Travellers can play a role simply by being informed, observing respectfully, supporting responsible local organizations, and choosing tourism businesses that take animal welfare seriously.

Because a kinder destination creates a better experience for everyone.

Learn more about Humane Tourism:
https://www.catsanddogsinternational.org

11/02/2026

10/31/2026

Caring for the cats who live around a resort is nothing new. In many destinations, these cats are already part of the local environment.

What makes a difference is how they are cared for.

The CANDi Cat Care Café is a humane, practical approach that helps resorts support cats responsibly through:
- a dedicated feeding station
- regular feeding and fresh water
- a safe place to rest
- daily observation by trained staff
- a simple care routine
- clear guidance for guests
It is a thoughtful way to care for cats already living in a destination while helping travellers understand how to interact respectfully.

Because kindness belongs in travel too.

Learn more at:
catsanddogsinternational.org