The Cubbon Park Canines were the first squad to be formed in Bengaluru, followed by the Cunningham Canine Squad. Today, there are 63 more squads in the city. On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times highlights the city's numerous groups dedicated to improving the lives of animals, particularly those that are often neglected. These groups serve as a safety net for animals, with members working tirelessly to support voiceless creatures. The goal is to provide education and empower people to care for animals. Many individuals are unsure how to assist abandoned or injured dogs, so these groups aim to bridge this knowledge gap. By establishing local communities for animal care, focusing on important issues such as neutering and vaccinations, and fostering community involvement, the canine squads in Bengaluru strive to create a sense of community, trust, and collaboration with various organizations. One member, Mallika Ghosh from the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad, regularly shares emergency contact numbers to ensure people know how to respond in challenging situations. Amid the pandemic, there was an increase in abandoned dogs due to false rumors linking them to Covid-19, compounded by the suspension of India's Animal Birth Control (ABC) program. To address this issue, Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad has performed around 400 dog neuterings in an effort to manage the situation effectively."She states that neutering is the sole resolution to this problem."