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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

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!
It’s that wacky, wild time again: vote for your favorite wacky pet names!

Help us decide the kookiest canine, funkiest feline and nuttiest exotic pet names of the year. Meet our nominees and vote daily for your favorite pet names April 15-19, 2025.

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Share the wacky fun

We’re doing something a little, well, wacky for our members in honor of our Wacky Pet Names campaign. This April, we’re offering triple SnootLootSM points to Nationwide pet insurance members when they tell friends about Nationwide pet insurance.*

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Enjoy great deals and discounts with Nationwide Perks

Nationwide Perks introduces you to great discounts, with savings for both you and your pets. Download our app and start saving today!

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