The Cubbon Park Canines were the first squad to be established in Bengaluru, followed by the Cunningham Canine Squad. Currently, there are 63 additional squads in the city dedicated to animal welfare. On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times highlights the city's numerous groups that are committed to improving the lives of animals, particularly those that are neglected. Priya Chetty-Rajagopal, the founder of the city's canine squads, emphasizes that these groups serve as a safety net for animals, providing support and care when needed. Members of these squads strive to educate the community on how to assist abandoned or injured dogs, offering important emergency contact information. Their goal is to empower individuals to take action and care for animals in need. Canine squads in Bengaluru work to create local networks for animal welfare, focusing on activities such as neutering and vaccination against rabies. They also promote community engagement and collaborate with various organizations to advocate for animal rights. Amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, some dogs were abandoned due to misinformation about Covid-19 transmission, contributing to an increase in puppies. Parvathi Prabhakar, a member of the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad, took proactive steps to address this issue by neutering around 400 dogs.She shares that they believe neutering is the sole solution to this issue.