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Holiday 2021

Meet the 2021 Hambone Award® winner

Nationwide® gives the Hambone Award to the wildest, most unusual pet insurance claim of the year. This year, Bruin's frightful canyon tumble and long journey home earned him the top prize.

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Pet stories
Holiday 2021

Real stories from the vethelpline®: Holiday frights

The holidays can quickly go from festive to frightful. Luckily, vethelpline® experts are here to answer the tough questions.
Pet goodies
Holiday 2021

Share the love 2.0

We've introduced a whole new way to send fun, in-fur-mative e-cards to your pet-loving friends.
Pet goodies
Holiday 2021

Give back with the help of these pet non-profit organizations

This holiday season, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite non-profit organizations that give back to pets (and their people) in various ways.
Pet stories
Holiday 2021

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Join us in the fight to cure pet cancer by registering and walking in the Nationwide® Pet Cancer Awareness Walk 2021, hosted virtually on Wooftrax.
Pet goodies
Holiday 2021

Treat your cat with these tasty tuna delights

To honor the beauty, smarts and sass of our feline friends, we’re spotlighting a delectable delight that’s just for kitties.
Pet facts
Holiday 2021

Featured pet: The mighty Newfoundland

The Newfoundland is a large working dog breed that has a cultural presence as big as their massive webbed paws.
Celebrations
Holiday 2021

Meet the Nationwide Dog Dugout sweepstakes winner!

Meet Winnie, the winner of the Nationwide Dog Dugout Sweepstakes!
Pet stories
Holiday 2021

Meet Bruin, the 2021 Hambone Award Winner

Bruin, a three-year-old German Shepherd from Stevenson Ranch, California who miraculously survived a harrowing 400-foot tumble into a canyon and four...
Dogs have been telling us for years what they want and need. PetPlate is here to listen.

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Fetch fun health and wellness prizes in our Paw-ump It Up Sweepstakes!

All winter long, we’re giving away weekly prizes to help pet parents stay active, eat better and clear their minds.

No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes not available in all states. Separate weekly sweepstakes start 1/9/2023 through 3/31/2023. See Official Rules.

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From cool pet tags to gold collars, enjoy 20% off at Trill Paws

Trill Paws is a pet accessory and lifestyle brand based out of Los Angeles, California. Creating pet tags and accessories that are inspired by pop-culture icons and sayings–you are sure to find something you love. 

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Keep kitties feeling fur-bulous with our newest e-card celebrating Cat Health Month

Send an e-card or share a link with a friend. When they complete an application, we’ll send you a reward.

No purchase necessary. Promotion not available in WA. Must have a current Nationwide pet insurance policy to qualify for reward. See official rules.

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