Honorable Mention

Nail was how long?

This goofy girl swallowed a rusty nail that was almost as long as my pen. Not a tiny finishing nail—a huge nail. How she managed to get that thing down without asking for ketchup first is beyond all of us. Honestly, it would be shocking ... if she didn't already have a résumé of questionable dining choices. Her previous culinary adventure involved snacking on rocks from a fish tank. This time she upgraded to yard hardware. We're convinced Basset Hounds don't ask, "Can I eat this?" They ask, "Can I swallow it before someone notices?"

Submitted by Wilmer Bustelo, Woodstock Veterinary Hospital