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Lulu, the adorable English bulldog who gobbled up 15 baby pacifiers, was featured on the Rachael Ray Show on Dec. 14 as the inaugural winner of the VPI Hambone Award!

From Sept. 1 through Sept. 14, more than 3,400 people voted here for the pet insurance claim they found most unusual. At the close of voting, Lulu was the clear winner with nearly three times more votes than the first runner up. As the winner, Lulu, owned by Jennifer and David Zwart of Warson Woods, Mo., received a bronze trophy in the shape of a ham, a gift basket and the appearance on the nationally-syndicated Rachael Ray Show.

Even though the voting period for the 2009 VPI Hambone Award is over, we'd like you to stick around and browse through the stories and photos of all nominees; feel free to comment on the stories you think are the most extraordinary! Each month, we'll be adding a new nominee to the site, so be sure to check back regularly or sign up to receive Hambone Award alerts sent directly to your email.
 
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  • Yes, I drive so they can come along
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