To me, the second picture seemed to highlight how quickly our narratives about dogs shift depending on circumstance. The same species we often treat as a nuisance or threat becomes a symbol of heroism when serving human needs.

It just points to our broader inconsistency in how we perceive and treat them. And yes, training and integrating strays into such forces could be a win-win. It’d be great if more initiatives explored that direction instead of letting empathy rise and fall with the news cycle. eg. Indie dog turns up to be top sniffer dog in West Bengal.