They taught me to be a good father: Amit Sadh
For Amit Sadh, his three pets aka “four-legged people”, as he prefers to call them, are an “immeasurable” part of his life. On National Pet Day, Sadh opens up about what these pets mean to him and why.
The fact that the actor isn’t comfortable calling them ‘dogs’, and often sends them away to his mountain home to relieve them from claustrophobic indoors, only shows his unparalleled love for his furry companions. Introducing Tango and Mike as energetic young pups, and Cocca, the wise elder member of the pack, the actor shares, “Tango and Mike are the youngest members of the troop, being only eight months old. Cocca, on the other hand, is 12 years old now. He is the most gentle and polite of the three,” adding, “They are madly obsessed with me, and I, with them.”
Reminiscing about his past companions, Brando and Liam, the actor gets emotional and shares, “I lost Brando last year, and I lost the love of my life, Liam in 2020. I am grateful for the love they brought into my life.”
As a pet parent, the 44-year-old further shares how a major part of his daily routine is planned around his pets. “If I’m awa yfora shoot, I compensate this by spending time with them, once I’m back. Especially with the big ones (dogs), if you don’t engage, their mental health gets affected, and they might end up feeling bored and depressed. I have a feeling they have taught me how to be a good father,” he quips.
When it comes to pet care, Sadh’s approach is rooted in respect and understanding. “It is my aim that they should not fear that they will be beaten. They might not have a voice, but still have a way of communication. Humans have so much to learn from their loyalty and affection,” Sadh wraps up.