Vivek Oberoi loves his pets

A source close to Vivek tells us, "When Vivek learnt that Duke had developed tumour, he was heartbroken. Duke does not mingle much with anybody in the family except with Vivek."

It's known that Vivek Oberoi considers his pet dogs Duke and Ivy (boxers) the world's most adorable boxers. "I just come back home to them whenever I am stressed and they give me so much unconditional love. They always make me smile," he has always said.

A few days back, one of his beloved pets, Duke, developed a tumour. The dog was in a serious state. A major surgery was required. A source close to Vivek tells us, "When Vivek learnt that Duke had developed tumour, he was heartbroken. Duke does not mingle much with anybody in the family except with Vivek."

"Hence, Vivek took time off from his busy schedule and attended to Duke himself. Whenever Duke needed a medical session, Vivek would gladly take him to a veterinary doctor," the source adds.

Vivek, who is in Turkey shooting for Apoorva Lakhia's Mission in Istanbul , was unavailable for comment. His father, Suresh Oberoi, confirmed how Vivek had nursed Duke back to good health. "'That's right. Vivek was actively involved in Duke's recuperation," he said.

"To begin with, he was immensely worried before and during the surgery. If he had a meeting which he could not avoid in the morning, he would ask for an evening appointment from the veterinary doctor. He would even look into Duke's diet after the operation was over. Also, he took Duke out for morning walks at the Juhu beach. Only after the doctor declared that Duke is fine, did Vivek relax," Suresh added.