On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times shines a light on Bengaluru's dedicated animal advocacy groups that work towards improving the lives of neglected animals. These groups serve as a safety net for voiceless animals, providing care and support where it is needed the most. Founder Priya Chetty-Rajagopal emphasizes the role of these groups as the community's watchful eyes and ears for dogs in need, offering knowledge and empowerment to individuals unsure of how to help abandoned or injured animals. The canine squads in the city focus on creating local networks for animal welfare, tackling crucial issues such as spaying, vaccination, and community engagement, while also collaborating with relevant authorities like BBMP, the State Animal Welfare Board, and the police. Members like Mallika Ghosh of the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad actively share emergency contact numbers to educate the public on how to effectively respond to animal-related situations. The efforts of these groups are vital in promoting responsible pet ownership, combating misinformation, and addressing the rise in abandoned dogs during the pandemic. Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad, for instance, has undertaken significant neutering efforts to control the population and ensure the well-being of stray dogs in the city."She states that we believe neutering is the sole solution to this problem."