On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times shines a light on Bengaluru's numerous animal care groups. These dedicated squads form a safety net for the city's animals, particularly those that are often neglected. Founder Priya Chetty-Rajagopal explains that the squads serve as advocates for voiceless animals, offering assistance whenever needed. Mallika Ghosh from the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad educates the public on essential emergency contacts for abandoned or injured dogs, aiming to empower people with the knowledge to help animals in need. These groups work towards creating local animal care communities, focusing on crucial issues such as neutering and anti-rabies vaccinations. They collaborate with organizations like the BBMP and the State Animal Welfare Board to promote animal welfare best practices. Despite challenges such as a surge in abandoned puppies during the pandemic, members like Parvathi Prabhakar from the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad are dedicated to neutering as many dogs as possible to address the issue.She shares that they believe neutering is the sole solution to this issue.