On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times shines a light on the numerous groups in the city comprising individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving the welfare 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 the proactive efforts of members to assist voiceless animals. The primary goal is to provide education and empower people to care for animals. Many individuals are uncertain about how to help abandoned or injured dogs, so these groups strive to fill this knowledge gap. Mallika Ghosh, a member of the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad, regularly shares important emergency contact numbers to educate the public on how to respond to such situations effectively.

Canine squads work to establish local communities dedicated to animal care, focusing on important tasks like neutering and anti-rabies vaccinations. They aim to increase community involvement in animal welfare, foster a sense of community and trust, and collaborate with organizations such as BBMP, the State Animal Welfare Board, and the police to share knowledge and best practices regarding neutering, abuse prevention, rescue operations, and addressing cruelty towards animals.

During the pandemic, there was a surge in abandoned dogs due to false claims that they could spread Covid-19, compounded by the inactivity of India's Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme. Parvathi Prabhakar, a member of the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad, took it upon herself to neuter approximately 400 dogs to tackle this issue. Neutering is seen as the most effective solution to the problem at hand.