Nationwide Insurance Unveils Truly Exceptional Pet Claims Contenders
The stage is set, the lights are on, and the cameras are rolling for what promises to be the most paw-some event of the year. The Hambone Awards, presented by Nationwide Insurance, is here to celebrate the strangest, weirdest, and downright outrageous claims made by pet owners all over the country. This year’s competition is fierce, with thousands of entries flooding Nationwide’s inbox from eagle-eyed pet owners trying their best to nab the coveted Hambone trophy.
The stakes have never been higher, with contestants stepping up their game to reach the dizzying heights of pet-based oddity. Nationwide’s panel of judges has sifted through the cream of the crop, selecting the finalists who have managed to capture the essence of what the Hambones are all about. It’s safe to say that these furry friends have earned their stripes in the world of pet insurance weirdness.
From the depths of the rainforest to the confines of suburban America, these pets have pushed the boundaries of what we thought possible. Take the tale of Wally the Weasel, who was caught trying to break into a neighbor’s chicken coop. In his eagerness to snag a juicy bird, Wally managed to get his head stuck in the wire mesh of the coop, causing him to gyrate wildly in pursuit of his prey. Thankfully, his owners were quick to spot his predicament and called in the experts, who freed Wally from his feathered trap.
Or how about the tale of Olive the Octopus, who managed to escape from her tank, crawl across the floor, and squeeze herself into a neighboring tank, where she feasted on the unsuspecting inhabitants? It was only when the staff noticed a conspicuous trail of suction marks leading from Olive’s tank to the other one that they realized what was going on. Olive was quickly returned to her rightful tank, while the other residents breathed a sigh of relief (and were probably a little traumatized).
And then there’s the case of Maurice the Moose, who got into a game of “Who can jump over the fence?” with his deer friends. Unfortunately for Maurice, his antlers didn’t make it over the fence, leaving him stuck like a Christmas decoration. It was only thanks to the quick thinking of the local police department that Maurice was freed from his antler prison and returned to his moosey home.
As the competition heats up, it’s clear that pet owners will go to great lengths to keep their furry friends happy, even if that means dealing with the aftermath of a particularly adventurous spirit. Whether it’s a weasel with chicken envy, an octopus with wanderlust, or a moose who just wants to fit in with the deer crowd, the Hambone Awards show us that pet ownership is full of surprises.
So who will take home the Hambone trophy this year? With so many exceptional competitors, it’s anyone’s guess. But one thing’s for sure – these pets have proved that when it comes to outrageous claims, they’re the cream of the crop.
