On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times shines a light on the city's numerous groups whose members have committed themselves to improving the lives of neglected animals. These groups serve as a safety net for animals in need. Priya Chetty-Rajagopal, founder of the city's canine squads, emphasizes how members go above and beyond to aid voiceless animals, acting as their advocates. These groups strive to educate and empower people to care for animals, especially those that are abandoned or injured. Mallika Ghosh, a member of the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad, regularly shares essential emergency contact numbers to assist those in need. Canine squads work to create local animal care communities, focusing on issues like neutering and anti-rabies vaccination while promoting community involvement in animal welfare. They collaborate with organizations such as BBMP, the State Animal Welfare Board, and the police to share knowledge and best practices related to neutering, abuse prevention, rescue, and cruelty. Despite challenges like dogs being abandoned during the pandemic due to misinformation, members like Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad have neutered hundreds of dogs to help address the issue. Neutering is seen as a crucial solution in tackling the problem.