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April 17, 2024 Newswires
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Nationwide announces 2024 Wacky Pet Names winners

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Molly from Corporate, Tony "Scarface" Baloney and Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder each finish first 

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A dog from Little Rock, Arkansas, a cat from Portland, Oregon, and a New York City rabbit captured the kookiest name crowns in Nationwide's® Wacky Pet Names campaign. Congratulations to Molly from Corporate, Tony "Scarface" Baloney and Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder for their first-place finishes in the dog, cat and exotic pet name categories, respectively.  


(PRNewsfoto/Nationwide)

Each year, the nation's pet health insurance leader recognizes the most unique and clever names among its roster of more than 1.2 million protected pets. The top 10 wackiest dog, cat and exotic names were put to a public vote that ran April 9-12.

To commemorate their wins, the families of Molly from Corporate, Tony "Scarface" Baloney and Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder will each receive a professional photo shoot with their pet and a gift card to create a custom pet portrait.

Below are links to names and personal profiles of the other nominees:

Dogs

Cats

Exotic Pets

Boots With the Fur

Balsamic Vin

BeezelBun

ChugChug Pickles

Car Alarm

Boo Boo Bean

Lil' Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies

Itty Bitty Kitty Committee

Boop Noodle

Lord Waddles

Meownnaise

Cowpig

Lulu the Conqueror

Minerva Meowgonagall

Frosted Mini Wheats

Mr. Pizza Puff

Necronomicat

Magic Nugget

One Love Tiny Dancer Princess Margaret Rose Windsor

Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator

Midsize Sedan

Team "The Bandit" Player

Skullcrusher

Mumbo Jumbo

The News 

Steph Purrrry

Snoop Hoggy Hogg

To explore pet health insurance coverage for dogs, cats as well as many avian and exotic pets, visit petinsurance.com.

About Nationwide pet insurance
With more than 1.2 million insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Products underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH; National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH. Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. All are subsidiaries of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on X. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.

About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.

For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

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Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2024

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