Summer Issue

Aussie shepherd gets a surfside surprise

How one misstep at the beach created a surprising emergency vet visit.

Fall 2023

Black cat has unlucky run-in with folding sofa

Some people consider black cats to be unlucky—but often, black cats turn out to be the luckiest pets of them all, matched only by how lucky their...
Summer 2023

When “having a ball” is no fun for anyone

Sometimes the best connections come from unexpected places. Take, for example, the bond Rocket has with his pet parents, Alex and Stephanie.
Spring 2023

Shadow and the masked intruder

The world seems to wake up from a long, cold slumber in those first warm days of spring. Along with the return of birds and fresh blooms, other...
Winter 2023

Wishbone ruins shih tzu's appetite

“My son wanted a dog, because all his friends had dogs,” Nationwide pet insurance member Nahla I. remembers. “He wanted his own dog.”
Holiday 2022

Lost cat spends a perilous night in the sewer

Susan and Jose are proud, self-proclaimed “crazy pet people” who live in Seattle. Over the years, the pair has cared for dogs, cats, hamsters and...
Fall 2022

Hambone history: Jack Russell saves owner from home intruder

If you’ve been following our Hambone Awards for some time, you probably remember Kismet.
Fall 2022

Sherlotte's sinking feeling

As COVID-19 restrictions dragged on into several months, Al Falco and his wife, Wei, set out in search of a four-legged companion for their high...
Summer 2022

The talented people who support our members

When your pet is sick or injured, it takes a special kind of person to resolve your immediate concerns and offer the kind of support that alleviates...
Spring 2022

Beloved family dog injures hips in freak golf cart accident

For Bob and Francine Romig, a move to Florida meant a new focus on enjoying the little perks of retirement, starting out with the first cup of coffee...
Winter 2022

Griffin’s skewer screwup

Even the perfect dog has their … moments. Meet Griffin, a mixed-breed pooch who bit off more than he could chew at a summer barbecue—and wound up...
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