Astonished at the many photographers vying for their pictures, and glinting medals hanging from their necks, 20 dogs barked, grunted and strutted up the stage at the Bombay Veterinary College (BVC), Parel, where they were felicitated on Saturday morning. The dogs, all of whom are in service with the Army, National Security Guard (NSG), Mumbai Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Railway Protection Force (RPF), were felicitated for their service to the country as part of the college’s annual festival — Spandan.

Congratulations, young man! A German Shepherd with the CISF at the dog felicitation programme on Saturday at Bombay Veterinary College BVC, Parel.