CANDi Network Profile
Camotes Aspin Project
Camotes Islands · Philippines
Sustainably ending the cycle of suffering for roaming animals on Camotes Islands through tourism, community and education
About the Organization
About Camotes Aspin Project
CAP addresses the root cause of animal overpopulation by focusing on spay and neuter, responsible pet ownership and strategic community involvement. A unique partnership with the tourism industry covers travel and accommodation for visiting veterinary teams, ensuring that nearly 100% of funding is allocated directly to lifesaving surgeries and medicines.
Upcoming Clinic: November 6 to 15, 2026
For ten days in November, an international team of five veterinarians from four countries will work across five Camotes communities to sterilize up to 700 dogs. More than $2,500 raised so far toward our $5,000 goal.
- 10 days
- 5 communities
- Up to 700 dogs
- 5 vets from 4 countries
Our Projects
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Discover the different ways this organization is creating humane, community-led change.
Volunteer Vet Programs
A hands-on veterinary volunteer initiative inviting visiting veterinarians, vet techs, and students to join clinics hosted throughout the year for hands on experience.
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Tourism Partnerships
Working with resorts and tourism operators to create humane destinations that benefit animals, residents, and visitors.
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Education & Government Programs
Ongoing partnerships with municipal government to support our programs and stop the inhumane treatment of animals in communities. Education programs work with universities and schools to expand opportunities for students to learn about and join animal welfare programs.
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Completed Projects
Completed initiatives and milestones that demonstrate the organization's progress, partnerships, and commitment to humane, community led animal welfare since 2023.
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Cassandra Cooper
FOUNDER & PROJECT COORDINATOR, CAMOTES ASPIN PROJECT
Cassandra started working in animal welfare at a young age of six, volunteering with CANDi. The Camotes Aspin Project was founded in March 2023 and replicates the original CANDi model by partnering tourism with animal welfare to create sustainable programs on the Camotes Islands. She lives in the Philippines as a freediver and continues to grow her network to provide veterinary access to an island that currently has none.
About This Organization
The Camotes Aspin Project is a locally led organization on the Camotes Islands, Philippines, working with residents, tourism businesses, and visiting veterinarians on care for free-roaming, stray cats and dogs.
- Locally led and deeply embedded in the island community
- Humane, evidence-based approach to population management
- Transparent reporting of programs, outcomes, and use of funds
- Active collaboration with residents, tourism partners, and local government
- Commitment to long-term community wellbeing, not short-term rescue
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