On World Animal Welfare Day, Bangalore Times shines a spotlight on the numerous groups in the city whose members have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of animals, particularly those that are usually neglected. These groups serve as a safety net for animals, with founder Priya Chetty-Rajagopal explaining that members go above and beyond to advocate for voiceless animals. The goal is to provide education and empower individuals to care for animals. Many people may be unsure of how to help abandoned or injured dogs, so these groups aim to bridge this knowledge gap. For example, Mallika Ghosh of the CV Raman Nagar Canine Squad regularly shares a list of essential emergency contact numbers to educate the public on proper response protocols. Canine squads work to establish local communities focused on animal care, prioritize issues like neutering and anti-rabies vaccination, encourage community participation in animal welfare, build a sense of community and trust, collaborate with authorities, and share knowledge on various animal welfare practices. Amid pandemic-induced challenges such as increased dog abandonment and inactive ABC programs, members like Parvathi Prabhakar of the Sadashivanagar Canine Squad have taken proactive steps to neuter dogs as a long-term solution.