Entry for stray animals became "free" at Mumbai's iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, while the headquarters of the Tata Group became a shelter. This became a possibility due to Ratan Tata's ardent and undying love for animals, especially dogs. Known to be a passionate advocate of animal rights, he even skipped a royal event at Buckingham Palace in London and his last project was the nation's first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art pet hospital, with 24x7 emergency care.