CANDi is passionately committed to eliminating the inhumane treatment of cats and dogs worldwide. In partnership with the tourism industry and tourists we support long-term solutions benefiting these animals and the communities in which our programs are implemented.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to establish and maintain free spay and neuter clinics around the world, through various programs created and supervised by CANDi which will be embraced, supported and funded by the tourism industry.

Cats and Dogs International (CANDi) is a registered (US registration #20-5299890), non-profit organization passionately committed to the elimination inhumane treatment of cats and dogs. Our goal is simple: to prevent pet overpopulation through the establishment of spay and neuter programs. To do this CANDi will provide educational and fundraising leadership through a worldwide network of support in the tourism industry. We promise annual published audits of our records to ensure complete transparency with our donors whether they be corporate or individual. We will also report annually on The Projects which CANDi has supported.

Darci Galati - President / Founder
CANDi is the dream of Darci Galati, a woman with a successful business track record and an unflinching determination to create an organization which can make a difference...

Jerry Kaplan
Jerry Kaplan was born October 23, 1940 in New York where he’s lived all his life. After high school, he served in the American Army for 6 months in active duty...

Sue Urie - VP Marketing & Public Relations
Sue Urie originally aspired to become an artist or veterinarian but has been employed in the travel industry since 1973. She has worked in sales and marketing positions...

Jaine Edwards - VP of Fundraising & International Projects
Jaine was born in Manchester, England and then moved to Gabarone, Botswana in her early teens where she completed her high school. In order to attend college, she moved to South Africa...

Tony Peyton - Board Member
Tony is as you can see the proud owner of Lulu, the English Bulldog. There are two cats in his life as well, McCartney and Lennon (but they wouldn't pose ...of course, they wouldn't)...