On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times shines a light on the numerous groups in the city whose members have devoted their lives to improving the lives of neglected animals. These groups serve as a safety net for animals, with members going above and beyond to advocate for voiceless animals. The main goal is to provide education and empower people to care for animals, especially those that are abandoned or injured.

Canine squads in Bangalore establish local communities dedicated to animal welfare, focusing on important issues such as spaying/neutering and anti-rabies vaccinations. They aim to increase community involvement in animal welfare, build trust among residents, and work closely with organizations like BBMP, State Animal Welfare Board, and the police to share knowledge and best practices related to spaying/neutering, abuse, rescue, and cruelty prevention.

During the pandemic, many dogs were abandoned and there was a lack of action in India's Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, resulting in a surge of puppies. In response, members of the canine squads, such as Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad, took proactive steps by neutering around 400 dogs to address the issue and prevent further unwanted litters.