'A Pet Is Like Family,' Says Ratan Tata As His Animal Hospital Is Set To Open In Mumbai
Ratan Tata, an icon of leadership and vision, is an enduring symbol of business excellence and philanthropy and serves as a timeless source of inspiration for all.?
Every day, people are treated to new stories and insights about Ratan Tata, adding to the ongoing legacy of his influence and inspiration.?
His newest project, at 86 years old, is his pet project - a hospital for animals in Mumbai.?
A 165 crore pet hospital?
Dogs, cats, rabbits and all other small animals can now get treated at Ratan Tata's pet hospital in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.?
The Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital, which is spread across 2.2 acres and built at a cost of Rs 165 crore, will be among the few 24x7 hospitals in India for animals.?
What led Ratan Tata to open a pet hospital??
The idea of a pet hospital came to Ratan Tata as a result of his own struggle to find advanced healthcare for this pet dog.?
He related that his fur baby - a pet dog - needed joint replacement, for which he had fly him down to the United States.?
"But I was too late, so they froze the dog¡¯s joint in a particular position. That experience enabled me to see what a world-class veterinary hospital was equipped to do," said Tata, speaking to TOI.?
"A pet is no different from a member of one¡¯s family today. As the guardian of several pets throughout my life, I recognise the need for this hospital," Tata said.?
That is when Mr Tata realised that Mumbai should have a veterinary hospital.?
Long overdue world-class pet hospital?
However he could start work on the pet hospital only after he retired as the chairman of Tata Sons in 2012.?
The project, initially announced in 2017, was to be built in Navi Mumbai. But, believing the long commute might be a deterrent for pet parents, he thought of going for a more central location instead.?
"With this in mind, finding the right space for land and getting permissions was also a reason for delay," he said.?
Just aligning the agreements, documentation, and paperwork took about a year and a half, which is why the project took so long to come to fruition.?
The hospital will finally be inaugurated next month, in the first week of March, according to a TOI report.? ??
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