On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times sheds light on the numerous local groups in the city that are devoted to improving the lives of neglected animals. These groups serve as a support system for animals, offering assistance and care where it is needed the most. Priya Chetty-Rajagopal, the founder of the city's canine squads, emphasizes how these groups play a crucial role in advocating for voiceless animals. They aim to educate and empower individuals to better care for animals in distress.

One common challenge these groups tackle is the uncertainty people face when encountering abandoned or injured dogs. By providing essential emergency contact information, like the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad does, these groups hope to equip the community with the knowledge needed to respond effectively in such situations. Their objective is not only to reunite lost dogs with their families but also to ensure their well-being and safety.

Canine squads are actively engaged in various animal welfare initiatives in Bengaluru, including establishing local communities for animal care, promoting neutering and vaccination, enhancing community participation, and collaborating with relevant authorities. Through their efforts, they aim to educate the public on practices such as neutering to address issues like abandoned dogs and overpopulation. Members like Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad have taken proactive steps to neuter a significant number of dogs to tackle the rise in puppies resulting from the pandemic and the inactivity of India's Animal Birth Control programme. They firmly believe that neutering is a key solution to addressing this issue.