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Transforms Dr. Santa Animal Healthcare into a State-of-the-Art 24x7 Pet Care & Wellness Centre

Bengaluru, July 28, 2025: Zigly, India’s first tech-enabled omni-channel pet care brand, announces the strategic acquisition of Dr. Santa Animal Healthcare, transforming it into Zigly’s new multi-speciality pet care centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru. This reinforces Zigly’s commitment to providing specialised and holistic pet care for pet parents across India. This acquisition is an important step forward in the company’s expansion plans and makes Zigly more competitive in the premium pet care market.

Zigly’s acquisition of Dr. Santa Animal Healthcare, a well-known veterinary clinic that has been serving pets in Bangalore for more than 5 years, generated revenues of Rs. 2.23 crores (unaudited) in FY 2024-25. The business transfer includes all its assets, customer database, employees, and operational infrastructure, ensuring seamless continuity of care for existing clients while expanding Zigly’s veterinary service capabilities.

Zigly’s new full-fledged multi-speciality pet hospital will offer 24x7 veterinary care, including consultations, surgeries, diagnostics, ultrasounds, X-rays, and in-patient facilities alongside a premium grooming spa, and a curated selection of Applod, FurPro and Zigly Lifestyle-branded pet products.

“Bangalore is one of our priority markets, and we have been witnessing great love for Zigly from across centers. As demand for quality pet care grows, we’re thrilled to open our new centre in the vibrant city of Bengaluru. Also, Dr. Santa Animal Healthcare’s reputation and five years of experience further strengthen our strategic purpose of providing a holistic pet care ecosystem for today’s discerning pet parents. It’s strong financials and a loyal customer base is an added advantage to Zigly,” said Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First.

He added “We’re excited to combine their history of caring for pets with Zigly’s cutting-edge approach to create an unmatched pet care experience. With round-the-clock multi-speciality veterinary services, premium grooming, and our exclusive range of authentic pet products, we look forward to further nurture pet parent bond and support every aspect of pet wellness.”

The new Whitefield centre will be located at Plot No. 272/1, Present BBPM Katha No. 1375/113/219/2/1, (Old Converted Sy No. 39), situated at Pattandur Agrahara Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, earlier Bangalore South Taluk, now Bangalore East Taluk, Ambedkar Nagar, Whitefield. With this, Zigly now operates six centres across Bangalore in locations such as HSR Layout, JP Nagar, New Bel Road, Koramangala, Whitefield, and Karthik Nagar.

The launch of Zigly’s newest centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru, is a testament to the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating pet care offering pet parents a trusted space where love, health, and high-quality experiences come together under one roof.

About Zigly:

Zigly is a leading omnichannel platform for pet care, offering comprehensive veterinary care, best-in-class pet spa and grooming services, pet fashion, pet food, and more. With multiple experience centers across India, including Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore, Secunderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Indore, and Dehradun, Chandigarh, Panchkula and Ludhiana Zigly is expanding its physical presence by opening new stores in other major cities. As a direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet care brand under the umbrella of Cosmo First, Zigly is committed to providing innovative solutions for pet owners. Visit your nearest Zigly Experience center, log on to www.zigly.com, or download the Zigly App to discover the Zigly experience today.

About Cosmo First Limited:

Founded in 1981, Cosmo First is a multinational conglomerate and global leader in specialty films, with five major business verticals and operations in over 100 countries. Its portfolio spans flexible packaging, lamination, labelling and specialty films (Cosmo Films), specialty chemicals (Cosmo Speciality Chemicals), rigid packaging (Cosmo Plastech), window films (Cosmo Sunshield), automotive paint protection films (Cosmo PPF), and digital-first omni channel pet care (Zigly), supported by a legacy of innovation and industry leadership.