Dogs Rule Here

There are no rules in this household where the dogs are concerned. Bubli, Peda & Tara can do what they want, according to their parents, Vishal Kamat & Aditi Limaye, well-known F&B professionals. There's also Johnny, the African Grey who flies around doing what he wants

-  Farzana Contractor

A happier, more joyful household I have yet to find. I was simply blown away with the level of excitement, noise, activity and yes, happiness that I was assaulted with, the moment I stepped into Aditi and Vishal Kamat's modest apartment in Shivaji Park area of Bombay.

The rousing welcome by the couple, their three dogs and a parrot was indeed cause for mirth. Even as I got through the door, Tara, the black

Indie tried to yank my camera bag off, Peda, the Labrador was at my feet, nibbling at my shoe, while Bubli the largest and the toughest looking of the lot, a German Shepherd sat meekly and watched the drama. Then there was Johnny, the three-year-old African Grey parrot flying overhead, around the living room, screeching something I couldn't quite catch!

"Do you really live like this day in and day out?" was the first question I yelled above the chorus of barking, to Aditi who was laughing away watching the pantomime. "Yes! And we love it!" she replied, beaming even more. Here indeed are true, most sincere dog lovers!

Talk about living a super dog life. There are no rules set. They can do what they want, they have the run of the house. Sit on the sofa, jump on the chair, lie under the bed, stare out of the window, chase Johnny all around the apartment if you like!

Meet Aditi and Vishal Kamat, two of the most wonderful pet parents ever. Vishal who I have known as a baby-inarm, son of Vidya and Vithal Kamat of Orchid Hotel and Aditi of the illustrious Limaye family, granddaughter of multiple award-winner Rohini Limaye, of Vikas Vidyalaya, a school for the hearing impaired. Aditi's dad, Rahul Limaye is the successful restaurateur who runs Nebula and Gypsy Corner, places we have all been patronising for decades now. Aditi herself started three eateries, Open House, Sizzle House and Quarter House, all in Shivaji Park vicinity, which unfortunately closed down during the pandemic.