US EditionDog Who Fought Bull Wins 2025 Hambone Award
Ziya, a Belgian Malinois, was injured protecting his owner from a bull during a walk and won the Hambone Award for the most unusual pet insurance claim in 2025.
- On Aug. 20, 2025 Nationwide Pet Insurance announced Ziya, a Belgian Malinois, captured the 17th Hambone Award for the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year.
- During an Aug. 5-12, 2025 public vote, Nationwide Pet Insurance chose Ziya as winner from 10 finalists, with Duke, a lab-mix from Ohio, as runner-up.
- On a quiet morning in northern California, a loose, angry bull emerged from misty fog and struck Ziya in the jaw, dislodging a tooth while his owners escaped to safety, Nationwide said.
- Ziya and Tim received the Hambone Award trophy and a Petco gift card, while nominated pets received reimbursements for eligible veterinary expenses from Nationwide Pet Insurance.
- The Hambone Award, originally named for a fridge-found ham eater, highlights unexpected pet incidents and featured Foxtrot, a Great Dane who swallowed a turkey leg whole, underscoring its oddity focus.
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