--- title: Holiday 2021 --- [![Nationwide Logo](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hubfs/Image%201@2x.png)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/?hsLang=en) ![The Companion Magazine Logo](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hubfs/commpasslogo.jpg) - [The Companion Magazine](https://companionpetmagazine.com) - [Previous Issues](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/previous) - Topics - [Member stories](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/member-stories) - [Research data](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/research-data) - [Pet care](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/pet-care) - [Extra treats](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/extra-treats) - [Promotions](https://companionpetmagazine.com/promotions) - [Member Perks](https://companionpetmagazine.com/member-perks) #### 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. [Read More](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/member-story?hsLang=en) Topics: all - All - Pet stories - Pet safety - Pet facts - Pet goodies - Celebrations [![](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Article-VHL-1.jpg?width=365&name=Article-VHL-1.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/vethelpline?hsLang=en) Pet stories Holiday 2021 ## [Holiday frights](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/vethelpline?hsLang=en) The holidays can quickly go from festive to frightful. Luckily, VetHelpline® experts are here to answer the tough questions. 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[![](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Article-Newfoundlands-2.jpg?width=365&name=Article-Newfoundlands-2.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/featured-pet?hsLang=en) Pet facts Holiday 2021 ## [Featured pet: The mighty Newfoundland](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/featured-pet?hsLang=en) The Newfoundland is a large working dog breed that has a cultural presence as big as their massive webbed paws. [![](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Article-DogDugout-2.jpg?width=365&name=Article-DogDugout-2.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/dog-dugout-winner?hsLang=en) Celebrations Holiday 2021 ## [Meet the Nationwide Dog Dugout sweepstakes winner!](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2021/dog-dugout-winner?hsLang=en) Meet Winnie, the winner of the Nationwide Dog Dugout Sweepstakes! Load More Articles ##### Friends & Family Program When you tell friends and family about Nationwide pet insurance, you'll collect SnootLoot that can be redeemed in our Treats Marketplace for pet (and human) goodies! [Start sharing](https://friendsandfamily.petinsurancerewards.com/) ##### 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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