The Cubbon Park Canines were the first squad to be formed in Bengaluru, followed by the Cunningham Canine Squad. Presently, there are 63 more squads in the city. On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times highlights the numerous groups in the city whose members have committed themselves to improving the lives of animals, particularly those that are often neglected.

Priya Chetty-Rajagopal, the founder of Bengaluru's canine squads, emphasizes that these groups play a crucial role in advocating for voiceless animals. She states, "These groups act as a support system for dogs, stepping in to address any issues that arise within the community." The primary objective is to spread awareness and empower individuals to care for animals.

Many people are uncertain about how to assist abandoned or injured dogs. These groups aim to educate the public on how to respond to such situations. Mallika Ghosh, a member of the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad, regularly provides a list of essential emergency contact numbers to guide people on proper actions to take during emergencies.

The main activities of canine squads include creating local communities dedicated to animal care, focusing on important matters like neutering and anti-rabies vaccinations, encouraging community participation in animal welfare, fostering trust and a sense of community, collaborating with various authorities such as BBMP, State Animal Welfare Board, and the police, and sharing knowledge on best practices related to neutering, abuse prevention, rescue operations, and handling cruelty cases.

During the pandemic, there was an increase in abandoned dogs due to false beliefs linking them to the spread of Covid-19. The Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme in India was also inactive, resulting in a rise in the number of puppies. Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad took the initiative to neuter around 400 dogs to address this issue.She expresses that they believe neutering is the sole resolution to this problem.