Love And Loyalty: Ratan Tata’s Dog Visits NCPA to Honor The Man Who Brought Him to Bombay House

Mumbai: Tata Group’s chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86.

A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, he breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm, a top police official told PTI. He was admitted to the hospital for the past few days.

In the hours of mourning, Ratan Tata’s demise has not only affected humans but it has also touched some lives which he brought in the Bombay House. Ratan Tata’s companion dog Goa who was with him in the last years of his life also visited NPCA lawns, in Mumbai where the mortal remains of Mr Ratan Tata were Kept for public. 

In the video the caretaker brought Goa to the NPCA lawns, where they said that the dog hasn’t eaten anything since the morning, please let it have something. 

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Ratan Tata’s and His Love for Animals

Well this was not the first time we have seen animals attached with the great man. Mr Ratan Tata opened the gates of the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel for the strays, where the headquarters of the Tata Group became the shelter house.

Few months back the Tata Trusts also opened the The Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital, and we all heard the story of missing the Royal Event at Buckingham Palace as one of his dogs fell seriously ill. 

In February when he announced the launch of a pet hospital project which was worth Rs 165 Crore he said, “Pets are our family, and their lives matter to every pet parent. When I looked around and saw the lack of infrastructure for pets in India, it made me wonder why, in such a large country with a significant pet population, we cannot have a facility that can save lives and make pets' lives better.” 

Family’s Statement After Ratan Tata’s Demise

In a statement, Tata's family said,"We his brothers, sisters, and family take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired him. While he is no longer with us in person, his legacy of humility, generosity and purpose will continue to inspire future generations." In a statement, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi , in a post on social media platform X, condoled the death of Tata saying he was "extremely pained by his passing away".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Ratan Tata’s Death

"Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India's oldest and most prestigious business houses," Modi said.

The prime minister further said, "At the same time, his contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness and an unwavering commitment to making our society better." Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed shock at the passing away of Tata, whom he termed as a "great son of the soil".