America’s dogs keep running at Dunkin’ with limited edition BARK toys benefiting the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation®
NEW YORK, November 02, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BARK (NYSE: BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that it is once again partnering with Dunkin’, one of the favorite coffee brands of America, and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation in a collection of dog toys that give back to an important cause. For the fourth year in a row, BARK and Dunkin’ have reimagined the Dunkin’ experience from a dog’s perspective to create toy versions of coffee, donuts and breakfast sandwiches, designed by BARK’s in-house design team . Dog toys are available starting today as a thank you when Dunkin’ fans donate to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation this holiday season.
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At participating Dunkin’ restaurants, guests can take home a Dunkin’ Sausage, Egg and Cheese Dog Toy for a $13 donation oa Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Combo Dog Toy for a $15 donation. The dog toys are full of fun squeaks and squeakers with features like a detachable rope t-shirt for dogs who love to wrestle and win.
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Dunkin’ holiday cups are an iconic part of the holiday season. Dogs will enjoy a Dunkin’ Mocha Latte Dog Toy in this year’s donut string light cup, including Dunkin’ Super Chewer Munchkins™ Donut Hole Treats, both available for a $15 donation online at bark.co. In addition, dogs can find a surprise toy inside the Mocha Latte, and Munchkins™ features a hard rubber core for dogs who demand a challenge.
“We are thrilled to partner with Dunkin’ and their Joy in Childhood Foundation for the fourth year running to dream up new custom toys that benefit an important cause,” said Dave Stangle, Vice President of Brand Marketing at BARK. “We’re always exploring different ways to use cultural moments to reach more dogs and dog parents. Our dogs are part of our daily rituals, like going on a Dunkin’ run, and this holiday season, they’ll get a real taste of our love (or obsession) for all things Dunkin’.”
Donations to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation will benefit the organization’s impact programs that bring joy to children battling hunger or illness, including the Dogs for Joy program, introduced in 2018 to bring full- time dog facility in children’s hospitals. These dogs serve as a source of happiness for patients and are critical parts of their treatment plans, trained to perform tasks such as teaching children how to take pills, keeping a child calm during of medical intervention, provide incentives for a child to leave. bed for walking and more.
“Our collaboration with BARK is completely in line with our mission, because we see these toys bringing joy not only to dogs, but also to children. Because the proceeds go directly to our programs in giving that gives the simple joy of childhood to children struggling with hunger or disease, we see its direct impact on children’s hospitals and nonprofit organizations across the country. This fourth year is a testament to success of partnership,” said April McGonnigal, Director of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
As of 2020, the BARK and Dunkin’ partnership has raised nearly $7 million. To date, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has funded 41 facility dogs in 30 hospitals, impacting hundreds of thousands of young patients.
To learn more about the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and the Dogs for Joy program, visit joyinchildhoodfoundation.org.
About BARK
BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, dedicated to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content. BARK’s dog-obsessed team applies a unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to designing playstyle-specific toys, great treats, great treats for your dog’s breed, effective and easy-to-use dental care, and canine experiences. that promotes the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Founded in 2011, BARK faithfully serves dogs nationwide with themed toys and treat subscriptions, BarkBox and BARK Super Chewer; custom product collections through its retail partner network, including Target and Amazon; the high quality and nutritious food made for your breed with BARK Food; and products that meet the dental needs of dogs at BARK Bright®. At BARK, we want to make dogs as happy as they make us because dogs and people are better together. Sniff at BARK.co for more info.
About the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, provides the simple joys of childhood to children struggling with hunger or disease. The Foundation partners with food banks, children’s hospitals, and nonprofit organizations to help support children when they need it most. Since 2006, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has given more than $49 million to hundreds of national and local charities across the country thanks to the generosity of its franchisees, guests, vendor partners, and employee. For more information, please visit www.bringjoy.org.
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