Any day with adorable news is a good day and this time, Dunkin' is taking the spotlight for a seriously cute announcement. The popular coffee chain has partnered up with BARK to create fun dog toys that resemble popular Dunkin' items, all in the name of a great cause. With so much going wrong in the world, it's nice to have a bright light - if not for us, then for our pups! While we might not be traveling with our pets right now, that's no reason we can't still have some fun at home.
BARK is already known for its a-dog-able (see what we did there?) dog toys, including the trend that swept the dog-loving world back in 2018 when they premiered matching own-dog floats for the pool. Since then, BARK has continued pumping out the best pup plushies imaginable, bringing to life anything from rainbow bananas to giant acorns. The company also has tough toys for big chewers in fun shapes, as well as treats and food chews. On their site, owners can check out the "As Seen in BarkBox" section for their customer favorites.
So what's the chew with BARK and Dunkin'?
A Worthy Cause
With every Dunkin'-themed toy purchase, a donation is made to the company's Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation. Donation amounts are $15 and $12 and with them, you'll get a different toy in accordance with each amount. The toys are due to be shipped out to stores starting in August 2020, so those interested will have a chance to peruse and purchase them then. The running theme is a Dunkin' for an owner and a Dunkin' for a dog, and you can feel good while doing it.
Joy In Childhood Foundation
This foundation, created by Dunkin', benefits a multitude of programs, all helping children who struggle with illness hunger. One popular program by the foundation is Dogs for Joy, which helps to provide children in hospitals with visits from pups. This program was initiated in 2018 and helps alleviate the stress, anxiety, and fear children can feel while in the hospital - it's proven that dogs can help reduce stress, and for kids, that feeling is priceless. Of course, a dog toy doesn't need to be purchased in order to make a donation to these worthy causes.
So How About It: What Are The Toys?
Featuring some of Dunkin's most well-loved faves from the menu, the toys, respectably, are a Dunkin' coffee and a box of munchkins. Of course, the fun doesn't just stop at the cute look of these toys. The coffee cup is a squeak toy that only adds to the fun, and the box of munchkins holds a surprise: Actual munchkins. So not only is your dog getting a plush toy, but they'll also get three plush, squeaky donut hole toys along with it.
Since BARK is already a reputable company with a history of great pet products, these toys are bound to be the same high-quality, safe toys that you'd find in BarkBox or on their website. Said in a statement given by BARK, "Like all BARK toys, these Dunkin’ toys are bright, durable, and perfect for dogs of all ages and sizes. Now dogs can run on Dunkin’, just like their parents."