BARK and Dunkin’ Celebrate Five Years with Pumpkin Spice Dog Toys
The BARK and Dunkin’ partnership has been a delightful collaboration for dog lovers since it first launched in 2020, bringing joy to both dogs and their dog parents across the United States. This fifth year marks another exciting chapter with the release of a new collection of dog toys inspired by Dunkin’s popular fall treats, especially the beloved pumpkin spice.
As a global omnichannel dog brand, BARK stays true to its mission of making all dogs happy, and with this unique line, they’re giving pups the chance to “savor” Dunkin’s fall flavors for the very first time. These toys, thoughtfully designed from a dog’s perspective by BARK’s in-house design team, capture the essence of the season and provide a fun way to engage dogs in the seasonal spirit.
Available starting today at select Dunkin’ locations and through bark.co/dunkin, these limited-edition toys are more than just fun. By making a donation to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, Dunkin’ guests are supporting a charitable foundation that has already raised $10 million to help children in need. With supplies running out fast, this is the perfect opportunity to get your dog involved in the pumpkin spice season while contributing to a great cause.
Dunkin’™ Toy Collection
The Dunkin’™ Toy Collection brings an exciting mix of creative toys for dogs and their owners, just in time for the PSL season. The Signature Latte Toy is a fluff-packed squeaker toy with a crazy crinkle and a tuggable t-shirt rope, perfect for pups who love fall as much as their human does, and it’s available for a $15 donation. For those dogs craving a little more fun, the Snackin’ Bacon Dog Toy is a multi-part toy with two squeakers, giving pups a crispy, crackling good time for just a $13 donation. If your dog is a tough chewer, the Pumpkin Donut Dog Toy comes with a hidden surprise toy inside, featuring a pumpkin pie-scented Super Chewer® donut made of natural rubber, available for a $15 donation. For pups who prefer a classic taste, the Mocha Latte Dog Toy combines traditional coffee flavors with the fun of a crazy crinkle, a tuggable t-shirt rope, and a surprise toy inside, all for a $15 donation at bark.co/dunkin.
Dunkin Toy Collection Menu
| Toy Name | Features | Donation Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dunkin’™ Signature Latte Toy | Fluff-packed, squeaker toy, crazy crinkle, tuggable t-shirt rope | $15 |
| Dunkin’™ Snackin’ Bacon Dog Toy | Multi-part toy, two squeakers, crispy, crackling good time | $13 |
| Dunkin’™ Pumpkin Donut Dog Toy | Hidden surprise toy, pumpkin pie-scented, Super Chewer®, natural rubber | $15 |
| Dunkin’™ Mocha Latte Dog Toy | Traditional coffee flavors, crazy crinkle, tuggable t-shirt rope, surprise toy | $15 |
Supporting Kids with Joy in Childhood Foundation
Through donations to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, the impact programs bring much-needed joy to kids facing hunger and illness. One standout is the Dogs for Joy® program, which was introduced in 2018. This program brings full-time facility dogs to children’s hospitals, offering comfort and happiness to pediatric patients. These dogs are carefully trained to perform important tasks like helping kids with their medication, keeping them calm during a medical intervention, and providing incentives to encourage them to get out of bed. Now in its fifth year, the collaboration between BARK and Dunkin’s iconic brand continues to create custom dog toys for a good cause. As Dave Stangle, Vice President of Brand Marketing at BARK, explains, this partnership helps them connect with dogs and their dog parents during everyday rituals like coffee runs. For the first time, dogs can enjoy the pumpkin spice fandom at the end of summer and get their pumpkin spice fix, just like humans.
Helping Kids with BARK and Dunkin’ Toys
When Dunkin’ guests are fueling up for the day, they can also share the joy of pumpkin spice with their dogs by picking up a seasonal BARK toy. Each donation made helps support children in need, as noted by Mollie Collum, Director of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Through their partnership, BARK and Dunkin’ have already raised more than $10 million to bring joy to kids facing hunger and illness. This latest collection aims to expand their reach and deepen the nationwide impact of the foundation’s programs. So far, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has funded 49 facility dogs in 33 hospitals, impacting hundreds of thousands of young patients. To learn more, visit the Dogs for Joy program at bringjoy.org.