Ball is life for many pet families. Some find inspiration for their pet names from their favorite teams or players. For one pet parent, a love of hoops was also the inspiration for a wonderfully wacky sports-themed name for his Australian cattle dog-blue heeler mix, Free Throw. “I used to play basketball and it's something I love very dearly,” says dog dad Travonne E. “So, I wanted to have a connection to it always.”
Like any good baller, Free Throw brings strong fundamentals to the game. That means staying fit, running hard in practice—and improving her vertical leap, of course. “She is very active, and she really loves to stand on her hind legs and leap,” Travonne says. “So, she's really athletic like a basketball player.”
When it came time to protect Free Throw from the unexpected, Travonne wanted a full-court press defending his beloved pup. That’s why he chose Nationwide pet insurance. “Nationwide gives an employee rate with my job and has good benefits for my dog.” With that kind of defense behind her, Free Throw can go for the rim without worry.
Travonne E. Nationwide member since 2024
